Principal AI, CG & VFX Lead , Devices & Services

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Description
Amazon’s Devices Design Group has launched iconic products like Echo, Fire TV, and Alexa.

We’re seeking a Principal CG/VFX & AI Lead to partner with VPs and senior leaders on high-stakes product storytelling — and to be the driving force that keeps our team on the bleeding edge of AI-powered content creation.
This is a rare opportunity to define the future of cinematic product storytelling.

You’ll lead R&D into the most advanced CG, VFX, and AI tools available — exploring, experimenting, and inventing new ways to merge artistry and technology.

You’ll shape innovative creative pipelines that seamlessly blend CG, live action, and VFX into bold, high-impact narratives.

These workflows won’t just make production faster — they’ll expand what’s possible, setting new creative standards for speed, quality, and cinematic vision.

You will set and lead the creative and technical vision for CG/VFX and AI-driven storytelling, powering product films, early concept content, and strategy-shaping narratives.

You’ll design and champion workflows that merge procedural CG (Houdini), advanced VFX, and live action integration — using both locally deployed AI models on GPUs and world-class 3rd-party AI tools.

You’ll work closely with creative directors, AI artists, VFX artists, and film teams to ensure every frame — from pre-visualization to final compositing — delivers exceptional visual fidelity and emotional impact.

Your leadership will push creative range, production speed, and storytelling innovation to new heights, ensuring the Devices Design Group remains a leader in how product stories are imagined and brought to life.

Key job responsibilities
• Lead the creative and technical vision for a hybrid CG, live action, and VFX storytelling pipeline
• Partner with VPs and senior leaders on high-stakes, strategically critical projects
• Invent and refine creative workflows, including procedural pipelines in Houdini and AI-assisted production methods
• Oversee the integration of live action, CG, and VFX elements seamlessly from pre-visualization through final compositing
• Lead the integration of AI tools — both locally on GPUs and via 3rd-party solutions — into creative workflows to expand visual range and storytelling possibilities
• Drive R&D on emerging AI, CG, and VFX technologies to identify and adopt the best tools for shaping the future of content creation
• Lead teams of CG and VFX artists, and designers to deliver cinematic, high-fidelity narratives
• Collaborate with AI artists to concept, develop, and refine content that pushes the boundaries of visual storytelling

Basic Qualifications
• 10+ years in CG, VFX, or related production roles, with a portfolio of high-fidelity, strategy-influencing storytelling
• Proven leadership on high-stakes projects involving hybrid CG/live action/VFX workflows
• Expert-level proficiency in Houdini, with deep experience designing procedural workflows for creative production
• Strong understanding of all stages of the hybrid pipeline, from CG asset creation through live action integration and compositing
• Experience integrating AI into creative workflows, including both locally deployed models and 3rd-party tools
• Ability to lead cross-disciplinary creative teams and influence senior leadership on strategic creative direction

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience delivering large-scale, complex productions in film or high-end product visualization
• Advanced understanding of rendering technologies, compositing, and post-production workflows
• Experience developing custom tools, plugins, or automation scripts for CG/VFX pipelines
• Familiarity with GPU-based rendering, AI model training, and inference optimization for creative applications
• Proven track record of innovation and mentoring senior-level CG/VFX talent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $147,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $244,000/year in our highest geographic market.

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location 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.

For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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