Company: Amazon

Location: Victoria, BC

Job description: DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a seasoned Product Designer based in Victoria (preferred) or Vancouver to make AbeBooks a best-in-class destination for discovering used and collectible books.As the Product Design Lead, you’ll be involved in all aspects of product development from brainstorming to diving into research and working with engineering, and product management. You will utilize a full range of skills including: wire framing, interaction design, prototyping, and visual design to bring these experiences to life. To succeed in this role, you must be an innovative self-starter and a strategic big-picture thinker. You’ll champion best practices and processes needed to drive design-led, customer-obsessed solutions.The ideal candidate will be able to visualize an experience, articulate complex use-cases and drive the vision into design deliverables and artifacts. To succeed in this role, candidates must be able to work independently and deal with a high-level of ambiguity.Key job responsibilities
– Assume ownership for the design of end-to-end product experiences and features.
– Lead design through all phases of the product development lifecycle from discovery to launch.
– Drive creative process and collaboration with cross-functional partners to propose new ideas and strategies.
– Through research, identify opportunities and create experiences to solve our most challenging customer problems.
– Create design frameworks, diagrams, user flows, wireframes and detailed visual mockups to communicate design strategies, while also diving deep with product and engineering to implement your vision.
– Support your design rationale using quantitative data and site metrics, customer feedback, and usability findings.
– Provide coaching, feedback, and mentorship, with an emphasis on growing junior designers.
– Create and drive adoption of design guidelines, mechanisms, best practices, process, and tools.
– Present to design, tech, business and leadership.A day in the life
As the Product Design Lead, you’ll work with a cross-functional team based in Victoria and Vancouver, inventing and iterating on end-to-end product experiences. You will have a leader who clears a path for you, and a team of peers to rely on for dialog and support. The UX Design team is passionate about their craft and relentlessly advocates for customers of all abilities. The team is looking for someone who can share our passion for books and create experiences for customers of all abilities.About the team
AbeBooks, an Amazon company, is a global online marketplace for books and collectibles, with hundreds of millions of new, used, rare and out-of-print books listed for sale by thousands of sellers.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Vancouver, BC, CAN | Victoria, BC, CANBASIC QUALIFICATIONS– 8+ years of design experience
– Have an available online portfolio
– Experience with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and prototyping in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, AjaxPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– Experience applying scrum to visual or UX design processes
– Experience with UX design of complex workflows
– Have an online portfolio or samples of work on resume, demonstrating experience creating great end-to-end, user-centered design solutions and patterns, across desktop and mobile devices
– Knowledge of design tools such as Balsamiq, Omnigraffle, Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, and DreamweaverAmazon 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, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.The base salary for this position ranges from $90,500/year up to $151,100/year. Salary is based on a number of factors 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
AbeBooks, an Amazon company, is seeking a Product Design Lead based in Victoria or Vancouver to enhance the user experience on their website. Responsibilities include leading design through all stages of product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and creating design frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of design experience, knowledge of design tools, and a passion for creating user-centered design solutions. The position offers a salary range of $90,500 to $151,100 per year, along with benefits and compensation packages. Amazon is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Candidates can apply through the internal or external career site.
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We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Landscape Laborer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in landscaping, gardening, or related field. Responsibilities will include planting, maintaining and unkeeping of gardens and landscapes, as well as general labor duties such as mulching, weeding, and trimming.

Key Responsibilities:
– Planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants according to landscape design plans
– Maintaining garden beds by weeding, mulching, and watering as needed
– Pruning and trimming trees and shrubs to maintain healthy growth
– Operating and maintaining landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers
– Assisting with hardscape installations such as patios, walkways, and retaining walls
– Providing excellent customer service to clients and coworkers

Qualifications:
– Previous experience in landscaping, gardening, or related field
– Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical labor for extended periods of time
– Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. If you are passionate about landscaping and looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

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Job date: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:42:38 GMT

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