3+ years of professional experience in art direction, graphic design, or related creative field
3+ years of experience designing for digital platforms including display advertising, paid media, and web
A portfolio of work demonstrating: 3+ projects demonstrating strong digital platform acumen. 3+ brand/visual identity examples demonstrating an ability to develop scalable design systems and production-ready specifications.
Experience leveraging AI tools in creative workflows and articulating their practical applications in design and marketing
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Functional knowledge of Figma, Microsoft 365
Experience presenting creative to C-level executives and cross-functional teams
Experience in sports marketing, entertainment marketing, or streaming media
Experience with paid digital advertising across multiple platforms
Knowledge of and passion for sports and sports culture
Experience managing reactive, time-sensitive creative work in response to real-time events
Ability to execute simple motion graphics, with hands-on experience in After Effects or similar motion design tools
Experience managing or mentoring junior creative talent
Understanding of performance marketing and data-driven creative optimization
Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
History of implementing workflow improvements or process optimizations
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Additional Information
Prime Video is seeking an exceptional Art Director to join our Sports Marketing team. You will create compelling visual identities and marketing materials for our live sports properties including NFL Thursday Night Football, NBA, WNBA, NASCAR, NWSL, The Masters and more.
Our Sports Marketing creative team operates as an internal creative agency, taking projects from concept through completion. This is a hands-on role where you'll directly execute design work while supporting the broader creative vision. Your work will span digital advertising, industry partnerships, B2B materials, Ads partnerships, PR partnerships, and promotional content across Prime Video's owned and operated (O&O) placements and paid digital channels.
Success in this role requires exceptional efficiency and a solutions-oriented mindset. Live sports demands the ability to pivot quickly in response to player injuries, trades, and breaking news while maintaining high-volume creative output. You'll quickly master the technical details of our O&O placements and paid digital platforms, then build mechanisms and processes that create greater efficiency. You'll create scalable design systems that minimize subjective decision-making and production churn, enabling the team to move at the speed sports demands.
Key job responsibilities
● Develop and maintain visual identities for Prime Video's portfolio of live sports properties
● Create comprehensive brand guidelines and design systems that ensure consistency across all marketing touchpoints
● Execute hands-on design work from initial concepts to final deliverables including key art, digital ads, partnership materials, and promotional content
● Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance creative workflows, increase efficiency, and scale production capabilities
● Develop mechanisms, templates, and processes that increase efficiency and reduce complexity across projects
● Build scalable design solutions that work across multiple formats, platforms, and placement types
● Document learnings and best practices to benefit the broader team
● Pivot quickly to address real-time sports developments including player injuries, trades, roster changes, and breaking news
● Balance planned campaign work with reactive, time-sensitive creative needs
● Present creative concepts and design rationale to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
● Collaborate with copywriters, motion designers, and production teams to deliver cohesive campaigns
● Work with external agencies, media partners, and vendors when needed to scale production
● Stay current with design trends, sports marketing best practices, and emerging technologies
● Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines