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Lead Industrial Design StrategyShape the future of human-robot hardware experiences for Amazon's Personal Robotics Group. Drive design excellence at the intersection of AI and physical robotics, creating next-generation products that seamlessly integrate intelligent systems with embodied agents. Partnering directly with Director

• leadership, you'll set new vision and standards for how people connect with robotic technology in their daily lives.

Key job

responsibilities: Drive design excellence from concept to launch, working within a multi-disciplinary team of UX researchers, designers, product managers, engineers, and scientists to develop product experiences and functional prototypes

Establish design frameworks and lead design reviews that incorporate market analysis, customer feedback, and human-robot interaction insights to ensure cohesive experiences across physical and digital touchpoints

Create designs using 2D, 3D, and AI tools that balance safety, product appeal, functionality, and manufacturability, while influencing architecture decisions to optimize physical design within technical constraints

Oversee design and fabrication of compelling prototypes for executive review, collaborating with hardware and software teams to push boundaries and achieve world-class design

Partner with external agencies and vendors by writing design briefs, guiding efforts, and managing deliverables that meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets

A day in the life:

As a Principal Industrial Designer in AI and Robotics, you'll work at the frontier of human-robot interaction, collaborating with Design and Engineering Leaders, AI and machine learning teams, and Product leaders across Amazon's robotics organization. You'll operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you balance hands-on design work with strategic leadership, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technical capabilities and user-centered design principles. This role offers the opportunity to mentor other designers and advocate for design excellence in an emerging field, working on products that will serve millions of customers.

About the

team: The Personal Robotics Group is pioneering intelligent robotic products that deliver meaningful customer experiences. We're the team behind Amazon Astro, and we're building the next generation of robotic systems that will redefine how customers interact with technology. Our work spans the full spectrum from advanced hardware design to sophisticated software and control systems, combining mechanical innovation, software engineering, dynamic systems modeling, and intelligent algorithms to create robots that are not just functional, but delightful. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of personal robotics working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.