User Experience Designer II; Contingent

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Amazon through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by a contract staffing supplier and will not be an employee of Amazon.

Join a dynamic team where you'll have the opportunity to shape customer experiences from the ground up in an environment that values innovation and customer advocacy. This position offers the unique challenge of establishing design practices and user research methodologies while working with diverse stakeholders across the organization. You'll serve as a champion for customer needs, challenging technical and operational constraints to push for exceptional experiences.

The role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, can work independently to fill knowledge gaps, and isn't afraid to take initiative in defining strategy and driving decision‑making. You'll leverage research, collaborative workshops, and strategic design artifacts to build alignment and create a compelling vision for product customer experience. This is an opportunity for a passionate designer who excels at communication, can navigate complex organizational dynamics, and is energized by the prospect of building something meaningful in a fast‑paced, agile environment.

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to help define business and feature requirements via empirical online data, usability findings, market research, and proven user‑centered design principles
• Quickly create process flows, wireframes, and design mockups to conceptualize and communicate detailed interaction behaviors
• Present design work to the user experience team, product team, and executives for review and feedback
• Contribute to user interface design and development best practices and standards
• Facilitate design jams and workshops to drive collaboration and generate innovative solutions
• Develop and maintain design artifacts such as personas and journey maps to inform product strategy
• Advocate for customer needs and challenge assumptions based on technical or operational limitations
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholders through compelling design narratives and strategic communication
• Conduct or coordinate user research activities to develop deep understanding of customer needs and behaviors
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and quality

• Strong communication and presentation abilities across different audiences and organizational levels
• Ability to clearly articulate complex, interactive design concepts persuasively
• Excellent collaboration skills with highly technical teams
• Proficiency with Figma
• Fluency in best practices for web‑based information architecture and design
• Strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques
• Customer‑obsessed mindset with attention to detail
• Self‑starter mentality with ability to work independently
• Strategic thinking and ability to drive decision‑making
• Adaptability in agile, fast‑paced environments

• 6+ years of industry experience providing interaction design solutions for web and/or software applications
• Demonstrated experience using research and design artifacts to drive product strategy
• Proven track record of working with cross‑functional teams and diverse stakeholders

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in design, human‑computer interaction, or equivalent professional experience
• Online portfolio demonstrating past work experience and relevant, user‑centered design solutions

This is an exceptional opportunity for a designer ready to make a significant impact by establishing design excellence in a space with tremendous growth potential. You'll have the autonomy to define processes, influence product direction, and build a foundation for customer‑centered design practices while working with cutting‑edge technology and talented professionals who value innovation and bold thinking.

• Location:
  
  Seattle, WA
• Duration: 6 months
• Pay Range*: $45- $50 per hour
• Weekly
  
  Schedule:
  
  40 hours
• Job Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Final date to receive applications: 02-12-2026