Product Designer II

The IDEAS team at Microsoft is passionate about using cutting-edge design and advanced technologies such as Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLM), Machine Learning (ML), and cloud technologies to create innovative user experiences. We enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams of passionate individuals to pioneer new ways of collecting and showcasing key customer data. We believe that Microsoft has untapped potential to be more data-informed in its decision-making and are dedicated to contributing to an effort that is critical to the future success of Microsoft 365 and the Experiences + Devices group. If you share our passion and vision, the IDEAS team may be the perfect place for you to grow your career as a designer.  

At Microsoft, we empower people and organizations to achieve more, and Microsoft 365 is at the heart of this effort. The IDEAS team is dedicated to fostering a culture informed by data and inspiring the entire Experiences + Devices group at Microsoft to make better decisions through the use of data. We see this as a tremendous opportunity to provide valuable information to the organization, improving efficiency and empowerment, and helping Microsoft deliver the best possible experiences to our customers.  

We value individuals who embrace continuous learning, celebrate mistakes as opportunities for growth, and strive for constant improvement. We firmly believe that a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds, combined with an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe to share their insights in a data-driven, objective, and supportive manner, is the key to creating the best possible workplace. And the best workplace leads to the best products and services.  

The IDEAS team is seeking a Product Designer II who can inspire, define, articulate, and deliver exceptional solutions. You will be responsible for gaining a deep understanding of your stakeholders needs and desires, then using these insights to create an experience design strategy and final deliverables. You must be able to communicate your ideas using a variety of methods, from storytelling to sketches to fully rendered designs. You will work closely with Product Management and Engineers, as well as other design teams, Copilot teams, and app partners, to meticulously bring ideas to life. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 3+ years experience working in product or service design 
  • OR equivalent experience
• 3+ years of professional experience designing and prototyping in Figma. 

Other Requirements: 

• Applications must include a link to a design portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 5+ years experience working in product or service design
  • OR Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 3+ years experience working in product or service design
  • OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems).
• 2+ years experience shipping products, services, or games and/or delivering to customers as a result of an end-to-end design process.
• Experience in accessibility and inclusive design. 
• Experience that demonstrates proven ability to advocate for design thinking, effectively influence design outcomes, discover problems and tackle them in fast-paced environments. 

Product Design IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 17, 2025.

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• Design Excellence: Understand the behaviors, motivations, and needs of our customers to develop and deliver relevant and impactful experiences. In-depth understanding of Design Systems and how to deliver impactful experiences within those constraints. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interact with creative team members, product managers, engineers, and executive stakeholders to define, iterate, and implement new and existing product features, ensuring alignment with business, technical, and user requirements.  You will work with user researchers to coordinate testing efforts, interpret test results, and incorporate results into design efforts. Participate in and contribute to foundational research. 
  
• Compelling Communication & Storytelling: Present design concepts and decisions to cross functional partners and stakeholders, articulating design rationale clearly and effectively.   
• Mentorship: Foster a culture of creativity and innovation through mentorship and collaboration with other designers.