March 12, 2025
Global Associate Designer, Footwear and Non-Apparel , Amazon Soft Private Brands
Mid • On-site
$71,900 - $153,900/yr
Santa Monica, CA
DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, we're working to create the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven team members to deliver best-in-class product. We are looking for a dynamic, customer-obsessed, and innovative Handbags, Footwear, and Accessories Associate Designer to join our Amazon Private Brands team.
In this role, you will be accountable for building product, in partnership with Designers and the Design Manager, for Amazon's Women’s, Men’s, and Kids’ core brands. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for premium and contemporary design details. They will have experience in handbag or footwear development and have a history of working directly with vendors and factories. Proficiency in digital design tools is necessary, along with a readiness to adopt new technologies and data inputs to accelerate and improve development without compromising quality.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a proven ability to contribute to cohesive, on-brand products across multiple non-apparel categories with exceptional attention to detail. This hands-on role requires high judgment, executing against brand tenants, and proactive collaboration. This role will work cross-functionally with Business Managers, Product Developers, and Supply Chain partners to ensure products meet aesthetic, quality, and cost standards while exceeding customer expectations.
Key job responsibilities
• Work samples online or in PDF format, including creative and technical specifications
• On-site attendance in the Santa Monica, CA office five days/week
• Occasional domestic and international travel
Primary Responsibilities:
• Sketching and creating product specifications
• Data input into Tech Packs, BOMs and PLM
• Sample tracking, organization, and filing
• Analyze data inputs and conduct research to create customer-centric product solutions
• Ensure cross-functional alignment through clear communication with internal stakeholders
• Proactively incorporate emerging technologies to refine the product creation process
• Elevate standards for design, product quality, and customer satisfaction
• Understand business drivers and performance to continually identify opportunities to positively affect the product assortment and customer experience
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Have an available online portfolio
- Experience working with a variety of design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Experience in prototyping
- Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior Design experience working with a major US or International retailer
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
