Microsoft's IDEAS team is looking to leverage cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI, LLMs, ML, and cloud technologies to create innovative user experiences and make Microsoft more data-informed in its decision-making, which is critical for the future success of Microsoft 365 and the Experiences + Devices group.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience designing and prototyping in Figma.
- 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.
- 5+ years experience working in product or service design
- 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
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Work with user researchers to coordinate testing efforts, interpret test results, and incorporate results into design efforts.
- Participate in and contribute to foundational research.
- Present design concepts and decisions to cross functional partners and stakeholders, articulating design rationale clearly and effectively.
- Foster a culture of creativity and innovation through mentorship and collaboration with other designers.
Other
- Applications must include a link to a design portfolio.
- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
- If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
