Design Technologist – Amazon – Toronto, ON
Location: Toronto, ON | Company: Amazon
Amazon’s Brand Innovation Lab is looking for a Design Technologist to join their Advertising Design Technology team in Toronto, Ontario. This is a role where creative vision meets technical execution — you’ll be building custom branded experiences that reach millions of customers across Amazon’s ecosystem of devices and properties.
Day-to-day, you’ll be split between strategy and hands-on development, contributing to new ad product definitions, pre-sales prototypes, and full campaign executions. You’ll collaborate directly with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and Account teams to bring disruptive ideas to life across web, mobile, Fire TV, Alexa, and emerging platforms.
About the Role: Design Technologist
This position sits at the intersection of design and development. You’ll be prototyping and executing branded custom experiences across Amazon properties, working with vanilla TypeScript/JavaScript on both client and server sides, building your own libraries, and creating task automation (including AI-driven solutions) to accelerate development. You’ll need a thorough understanding of the current and future state of web technology and how it applies to user-centred design.
You’ll be handling multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment. Strong documentation skills, a data-driven mindset, and a genuine passion for both design and front-end development are essential to succeed in this role. You’ll be contributing ideas for how to conceive, create, and deliver branded shopping experiences that serve customers on a global scale.
Benefits and Salary
The base salary range for this position is $74,300 to $124,000 CAD annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon’s total compensation package may also include sign-on payments and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, and basic life & AD&D), a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and additional resources to support health and well-being.
Job Details
🏢 Company: Amazon
📍 Location: Toronto, ON
🆔 Requisition ID: 10439334
💰 Pay: $74,300 – $124,000 CAD annually
Responsibilities
As a Design Technologist at Amazon’s Brand Innovation Lab, your work will directly shape how brands connect with customers across Amazon’s vast ecosystem. You’ll be expected to move fluidly between creative strategy and technical execution, contributing meaningfully at every stage of the product and campaign lifecycle.
- Contribute to the definition and development of new ad products and branded custom experiences
- Build and prototype pre-sales prototypes and execute custom advertising campaigns across Amazon properties
- Write, review, and maintain clean vanilla TypeScript/JavaScript code on both client and server sides
- Develop your own libraries and create task automation, specifically leveraging AI tools to accelerate development
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and Account teams
- Deliver experiences across multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, Fire tablet, Fire TV, Alexa, Out of Home, and emerging devices
- Write documentation and manage multiple concurrent projects in a high-autonomy environment
- Use data and insights to inform design and development decisions throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements / Skills
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of front-end development expertise and design sensibility. Amazon is looking for someone who is customer-obsessed, detail-oriented, and comfortable working at a high technical level while also thinking creatively about user-centred design.
- 3+ years of experience as a front-end technologist, engineer, or UX prototyper
- Online portfolio available for review, along with coding samples in front-end languages
- Front-end development experience with web, mobile web, or mobile app platforms
- UI design experience for complex workflows and end users
- Knowledge of JavaScript/NodeJS, HTML/CSS, and Responsive/Adaptive Design (asset)
- Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, and Git source control (asset)
How to Apply
To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Amazon’s careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and that your online portfolio is accessible before submitting.
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
Quick Summary & What to Highlight: This Design Technologist role at Amazon in Toronto is perfect for candidates who excel in front-end development, UX prototyping, and cross-platform experience building. On your resume, emphasize any experience with TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and building interactive web or mobile experiences. If you’ve previously worked in digital advertising, creative technology, or UX engineering, make sure to highlight specific projects and measurable outcomes that align with this role.
Resume & Application Tips: Before applying, tailor your resume to match the job description. Include keywords like Design Technologist, front-end development, and UX prototyping that appear in the posting. Quantify your achievements where possible (e.g., “built 10+ custom ad prototypes for Fortune 500 brands” or “reduced development time by 30% through task automation”). Ensure your online portfolio is live and showcases relevant work — this is a required part of your application. Double-check your application for spelling errors and verify your contact information is current.
Interview Preparation: If selected for an interview, research Amazon‘s Leadership Principles, the Brand Innovation Lab’s mandate, and recent Amazon Advertising campaigns. Prepare specific examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to demonstrate your technical and creative problem-solving skills. Common questions may include scenarios about handling tight deadlines, collaborating across disciplines, and making data-informed design decisions. Dress appropriately for a technology and advertising environment, arrive 10–15 minutes early to virtual or in-person interviews, and bring or share copies of your resume and portfolio. Prepare thoughtful questions about the team’s workflow, the types of campaigns you’d work on, and growth opportunities. After the interview, send a thank-you email within 24 hours reiterating your interest in the position.
