Creative Director, Amazon XCM

Amazon’s global cross channel, cross category marketing team (XCM), is looking for a Creative Director – Art Director to guide the development of Amazon’s brand look and feel, and create fully integrated ideas across channels.

The ideal candidate has a passion for doing world class work, and is a talented and passionate art director that thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, with a taste for the peculiar. At Amazon, there is a lot of growth opportunity, and this role includes opportunities to produce global work across regions. XCM Creative Directors are hands on; a combination of creative doer, conceptual powerhouse and team leader. We’re looking for someone with strong strategic knowledge, who can make intentional choices, and is excited to tackle new creative challenges every day.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop, inspire and build the Global Mass Advertising team within Amazon's internal agency to deliver creative breakthrough campaigns.
• Establish and foster a culture that enables world-class creative development.
• Effectively develop cross functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop ad strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions.
• Hands on creative development for key initiatives across channels.
• Deep understanding of digital and new media.
• Lead creative development of innovative advertising, from concept to delivery.
• Develop ideas and that will deploy across Amazon businesses globally.
• Own, develop and evangelize brand personality and purpose globally.
• Quickly develop concept mockups to visualize new ideas in context.
• Present ad concepts effectively to senior executives.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of creative executive experience
• Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience owning creative input, development and execution from concept to completion
• Experience working in a fast-paced work environment
• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and influencing colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders
• Experience with a world-class advertising agency or internal corporate agency.
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results on creative projects, and history of establishing effective creative development processes.
• Relentless desire for innovation, balanced with business and user interaction priorities.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration and presentation skills.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Santa Monica - 167,700.00 - 226,900.00 USD annually