Microsoft

We’re looking for Product Designer I to join the Developer Division Design Studio and help us create the best possible user experience for developers utilizing our AI and Agentic tools. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate with other designers, content strategists, researchers, product managers, and engineers to envision, improve, and expand some of the fastest growing products at Microsoft.

In this role you will work on complex problems for sophisticated customers who care deeply about both productivity and ease-of-use. We’re looking for a designer who’s driven by empathy for customers, and the need to know how to serve them better. You’ll work closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver the next generation of experiences to empower developers. Our ideal candidate has experience in the full life cycle of digital design, from envisioning to concepting to prototyping to execution. Candidates should also have a basic understanding of software technologies and familiarity with programming.

Beyond the work, we’re a collaborative group that values the diverse characteristics and skills each person brings to the team. We do our best to stay connected while working and encourage each other to rest and recharge when it’s needed most.

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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.

As part of the Developer Division Design Studio you’ll drive product design for developer tools, AI experiences, and AI agents including the following responsibilities:

• Deliver design and innovation across one or more facets of the design process, including sketching, prototyping, journey mapping, information architecture, interaction design, and usability.
• Leverage and contribute to design patterns across Microsoft products and services.
• Work in an iterative manner, scoping and prioritizing work across multiple projects.
• Advocate for the user and champion industry-leading, inclusive, and user-centered design practices.
• Collaborate with peers (including content, research, product management, and engineering) to enhance the clarity and usability of product experiences.
• Untangle complex technical concepts and recommend strategic design solutions.
• Participate in weekly design team critiques to provide and recieve feedback on product work.
• Embody our culture and values.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field
  • OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems).
• Proficient in Figma.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security
• screenings:
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to create and iterate on prototypes to validate design concepts and user experiences.
• Proven track record of working closely with engineers to implement and test solutions effectively.
• Ability to decompose a design vision into a phased plan for execution, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Experience in presenting complex ideas and solutions to executives and stakeholders, with a focus on clear and impactful communication.
• Specialized experience in human-centered design process & iterative product development, including knowledge of best practices and trends in mobile user experience.

Product Design IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $84,200 - $165,200 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 $109,000 - $180,400 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 July 14, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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