Associate Creative Director, Creative Technology, North America Stores
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Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
North America Stores Marketing is on a mission to make Amazon the most-loved shopping destination for customers. We aspire to meet customers where they are with a steady drumbeat of inspiring, relevant, and automated content that builds upon recent shopping missions while also introducing them to new and timely ideas. We do this by combining technology, science, innovation, marketing, and creativity to build new customer-facing features and experiences alongside innovative tools for marketers. We are looking for creative, customer-obsessed, curious, and highly entrepreneurial leaders to join our team.
Key job responsibilities
We're looking for a forward-thinking Associate Creative Director (ACD) with a passion for the intersection of art, storytelling, and technology. You will partner on the framework for GenAI and CGI image generation, marketing asset development, and creative workflow automation. You'll lead and inspire tech teams to create cutting-edge, scalable solutions in the creative space. Your role will be part visionary, part technologist, and all about bringing ambitious creative ideas to life in unexpected ways.
What You'll Do
* Partner on creative direction framework of proprietary technology
* Lead and manage dataset coordination/approvals
* Work with tech teams on feedback loops. Set structure & process
* Lead the vision and execution of proof-of-concept technology-driven creative campaigns, from concept to final delivery, with a focus on GenAI, CGI, motion in partnership with studio and tech teams
* Collaborate with strategy, design, production, and science teams to craft compelling digital experiences
* Explore & advise on emerging GenAI tools (e.g., image generation, LLMs, custom models) and CGI pipelines.
* Guide junior creatives and technologists, providing mentorship and championing innovation and craft.
* Stay ahead of creative tech trends, tools, and cultural movements to inspire fresh ideas and strategic opportunities.
* Partner with clients and stakeholders to pitch ideas, present concepts, and articulate the value of tech-enabled creativity.
What You Bring
* 8+ years of experience in a creative agency, studio, or in-house team, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior creative role.
* A portfolio that demonstrates original, tech-forward creative work, with examples of GenAI, CGI, or other immersive technologies in action.
* Strong understanding of generative models (text-to-image, text-to-video, etc.), 3D/CGI workflows
* Ability to balance concept, strategy, and execution across multiple platforms and media.
* Clear communication and storytelling skills-you can explain complex tech ideas in simple, inspiring ways.
* A curious mind and collaborative spirit-you're not afraid to experiment, iterate, and learn.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote
- Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
- Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
- Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)
- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
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.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,300/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.
Key job responsibilities
We're looking for a forward-thinking Associate Creative Director (ACD) with a passion for the intersection of art, storytelling, and technology. You will partner on the framework for GenAI and CGI image generation, marketing asset development, and creative workflow automation. You'll lead and inspire tech teams to create cutting-edge, scalable solutions in the creative space. Your role will be part visionary, part technologist, and all about bringing ambitious creative ideas to life in unexpected ways.
What You'll Do
* Partner on creative direction framework of proprietary technology
* Lead and manage dataset coordination/approvals
* Work with tech teams on feedback loops. Set structure & process
* Lead the vision and execution of proof-of-concept technology-driven creative campaigns, from concept to final delivery, with a focus on GenAI, CGI, motion in partnership with studio and tech teams
* Collaborate with strategy, design, production, and science teams to craft compelling digital experiences
* Explore & advise on emerging GenAI tools (e.g., image generation, LLMs, custom models) and CGI pipelines.
* Guide junior creatives and technologists, providing mentorship and championing innovation and craft.
* Stay ahead of creative tech trends, tools, and cultural movements to inspire fresh ideas and strategic opportunities.
* Partner with clients and stakeholders to pitch ideas, present concepts, and articulate the value of tech-enabled creativity.
What You Bring
* 8+ years of experience in a creative agency, studio, or in-house team, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior creative role.
* A portfolio that demonstrates original, tech-forward creative work, with examples of GenAI, CGI, or other immersive technologies in action.
* Strong understanding of generative models (text-to-image, text-to-video, etc.), 3D/CGI workflows
* Ability to balance concept, strategy, and execution across multiple platforms and media.
* Clear communication and storytelling skills-you can explain complex tech ideas in simple, inspiring ways.
* A curious mind and collaborative spirit-you're not afraid to experiment, iterate, and learn.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote
- Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
- Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
- Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)
- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
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.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,300/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.