If hearing the phrase “new product development” sparks a glint in your eye, as you vividly imagine jumping into the fray and building creative and relevant design and interaction patterns and you are interested in defining the next generation of AI, this job could be your next challenge!   

We are seeking a Designer 2 with a proven track record for creating usable, seamless, elegant and impactful design solutions, deeply rooted in customer needs. This is an exceptional opportunity to reach millions of people with your innovative and creative work. We approach our problem space with empathy for our customers as well as drive to innovate and evolve the product. We’re building partnerships with teams across Microsoft, functioning as scenario and customer experts to create One Microsoft product solutions.  

The ideal candidate will feel very comfortable designing through all phases of the product cycle. You will have the opportunity to contribute exemplary work in a number of design areas including concepting and prototyping, information architecture, interaction design, and working with research and design development. You will work proactively through the ambiguity of new product definition, the application of new and emerging technologies and ensure the resulting experiences are human, beautifully crafted, and delightful to customers.  

You will also work with a dedicated and engaging team in a highly creative environment, collaborating to accomplish shared goals in an agile environment. You will communicate and collaborate across disciplines and articulate your design solutions across the team with a high level of influence and impact.  

All candidates should include a portfolio or work samples along with their inquiries. Please indicate your specific roles, contributions and process for each project submitted as part of the portfolio.   

Our Culture  

Our studio is a diverse team of designers, researchers and UX Engineers who partner closely with PM, Engineering, Marketing, and other disciplines. We are a high-performing team that challenges ourselves to live the Microsoft philosophies around inclusive culture and growth mindset. We embrace the Microsoft Model, Coach, Care management framework and support the growth of each individual on the team.  

We have a proven track record of delivering business results. Much of our team is local to Redmond, Washington, but we also partner closely with our teams in India, China and teams in Atlanta & Vancouver, Canada. We re-use rather than reinvent. We contribute to each other’s work to make it better. We like to have fun, celebrate our wins, and learn and grow from our mistakes.  

We focus on creating an inclusive workplace where all people and ideas are welcome. To this end, we have created local mentoring rings and communities where we can learn from each other and grow. We focus on having inclusive interactions that foster open dialog. We are dedicated to the work of creating an inclusive, and transparent culture – a safe place to do our best work!   

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. 

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Qualifications

Required Qualification

• Work through ambiguity of new product definition, the application of new and emerging technologies and ensure the resulting experiences are human, beautifully crafted, and delightful to customers. 
• Help define crisp product design direction for your areas, and collaborate with partner design, research, product management, marketing and engineering teams around the company and globe, leveraging partnerships for diverse perspective on our products.  
• Lead by example with clean, focused, and inspiring work, designing through all phases of the product cycle. Conceptualize and design original ideas that bring simplicity and ease of use to complex design issues.  
• Provide thought leadership and storytelling skills with the ability to contribute to highly polished design prototypes, vision vignettes, framing memos, creative briefs, and other communication artifacts to express inspiring product vision. 
• Have a foundational understanding of AI platform and models.  
• Scope and prioritize tasks and goals with partner teams. 
• Have proficiency in a variety of design & productivity tools: chiefly Figma, as well as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc. 
• Have experience in inclusive design and accessibility.  
• Embody our Culture and Values