Is Amazon a good company to work for as a User Experience Designer?

User Experience Designer professionals working at Amazon have rated their employer with 3.7 out of 5 stars in 91 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Amazon employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open User Experience Designer Jobs at Amazon now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked User Experience Designer interview questions at Amazon .

Does Amazon pay User Experience Designer employees well?

User Experience Designer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Amazon with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 91 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about User Experience Designer salaries at Amazon.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Amazon?

Warehouse Associate (11117) , Warehouse Worker (6915) , Associate (6211) , Software Engineer (6172) , Area Manager (5706) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (3517) , Fulfillment Associate (3409) , Software Development Engineer (3183) , Customer Service Representative (3044) , Program Manager (2481) , Operations Manager (2297) , Customer Service Associate (2218) , Sortation Associate (1868) , Manager (1455) , Process Assistant (1422)

What are the pros of working at Amazon according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good but not worth the asks made from IT and how they are treated" ((in 19441 reviews)); ""Their health benefits is good and their career choice is helpful to start a new career."" ((in 13248 reviews)); "A lot of information that is useful and great people to go to when you need something" ((in 7784 reviews)); "It's a very huge company all around the world and it keep satisfying their employees with good salary and accommodation" ((in 5758 reviews)); "The work culture is good and I never felt that I was new in the company" ((in 4853 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Amazon according to real employee reviews?

"You do work bloody hard and very long hours so there is no work life balance" ((in 10067 reviews)); "You work long hours and not as many breaks as you would like or need at times" ((in 7065 reviews)); "Poor management and it's difficult to get a hold of someone when there's a problem that needs fixing." ((in 6710 reviews)); "There are also bad managers that are rude and do not care about the feelings of their associates." ((in 5180 reviews)); "The company advertises peak season as the long hours and hard push but it really happens routinely throughout the year." ((in 2419 reviews))

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Amazon User Experience Designer reviews

3.7

86% would recommend to a friend

(91 total reviews)

Andrew Jassy

97% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

User Experience Design employees have rated Amazon with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 91 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most User Experience Design professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by User Experience Design professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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91 reviews

4.0

Aug 28, 2024

Amazon is fine

User experience designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great experience, lots of intelligent coworkers, get to work on important products.

Cons

Not a ton of culture and kindness. Definitely a job.

4.0

Aug 19, 2024

I worked at Amazon as a User Experience Designer and overall, it was a solid experience with both ups and downs.

User experience designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Innovative Environment: Amazon is at the forefront of technology and innovation, which provides plenty of opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects. As a UX designer, I found it stimulating to be part of a team that values forward-thinking and creative solutions. - Growth Opportunities: The company offers many avenues for professional growth and learning. There are numerous internal resources and programs to help you upskill and advance your career. - Diverse Teams: Amazon's commitment to diversity means you'll collaborate with a wide range of talented individuals from various backgrounds, which can enrich your perspective and work.

Cons

- Work-Life Balance: The fast-paced nature of the company can sometimes make it challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long hours are common, and the workload can be intense, especially during peak periods. - Bureaucracy: As with any large corporation, navigating through the layers of management and bureaucracy can be slow and occasionally frustrating. It can sometimes feel like decisions take longer than necessary to be implemented. - High Expectations: Amazon has high performance standards, which can be both a pro and a con. While it drives you to do your best, it can also be stressful if you're not prepared for the pace and expectations.

4.0

Apr 30, 2024

Its grate

User experience designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

super awesome. did lots of work and it was great.

Cons

exploitation of workers i guess. jeff bezos is too rich

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