Visual Development Artist Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Amazon is looking for an enthusiastic Visual Designer to join the Workplace Health and Safety Team. We're not an average company, and this is definitely not your average position. We'll give you the opportunity to make a difference in our safety engagement across the globe. At Amazon, we obsess over the safety of our people and partners - they are our customers. Our people trust us because we provide a safe work environment. Our commitment to deliver the best technologies and practices meets and exceeds expectations. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us educate and empower the people who care for and deliver on our customer promise - we need you.
We are seeking a Sr. Visual Designer who brings strategic thinking and creative problem-solving to every brief - someone who challenges conventions, draws on deep visual language expertise, and arrives with bold, fresh ideas that can scale local safety programs to a global audience. You will use the power of design to simplify complex technical safety concepts and make them relatable and accessible to employees worldwide. Self-driven and credible, you will sit in front of stakeholders and subject matter experts from diverse safety backgrounds and regions -pitching concepts, proposing alternative solutions, and confidently providing guidance when needed to preserve brand authenticity and design integrity. You will become fluent in Amazon and safety brand standards, serving as an expert to verify asset compliance - whether developed in-house or by external agencies.
Key job responsibilities
Translate complex technical documents and safety concepts into clear, compelling visual elements that support multimedia, brand, and learning initiatives
Create illustrations and design assets for a variety of products including marketing campaigns, physical installations, and communication materials
Apply deep knowledge of design principles - including typography, composition, scale, and color theory - to produce stylized graphics, on-brand visuals, and layout and template design
Deliver design work that consistently raises the bar and optimizes for operational excellence and best practices
Work across partner teams (marketing, engineering, business leads, product and program management) to meet shared goals and influence outcomes beyond the immediate team
Present ideas and visual concepts to senior leaders and broader stakeholder groups, using sound judgment in communication and design artifacts
Manage trade-offs between time, quality, and resources; make informed decisions on when to resolve issues independently versus escalate
Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and process improvement
Discuss client and stakeholder needs, identify target audiences, and develop visual ideas that suit the brief
Contribute to and follow WHS visual style standards and brand guidelines
Work with production vendors to acquire estimates, approve samples, and ensure delivered materials are consistent with original artwork and mockups
A day in the life
Amazon Benefits:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of creative services experience
- Bachelor's degree in in graphic design, industrial design, digital communications design, visual arts, mass communications, art, or equivalent area of study
- Have an online portfolio demonstrating strong visual design skills and advertising experience across a range of media and platforms, along with work that reflects your design process
- Experience working across teams and synthesizing feedback from multiple teams/owners
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Very good to excellent experience in MS PowerPoint, including designing presentation templates, animation, and slide transitions
- Proficiency with current design tools (including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma) with awareness of their strengths and limitations
- Experience presenting design work to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Experience with asset management, design workflows, or partnering with creative teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on or with large-scale, global creative campaigns
- UX/UI, motion, and video production are nice-to-have
- Familiarity with safety, operations, or technical communication design
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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, TN, Nashville - 70,600.00 - 123,500.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 78,400.00 - 137,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 137,300.00 USD annually