Microsoft is a software corporation that develops a range of software products and services. They are seeking a Product Designer I to define and design experiences for Microsoft Teams, focusing on collaboration and communication user experiences while working closely with other design teams and developers.
Contributes to team members and provides feedback on the design thinking and ways to frame the problem space to illicit provocative discussions and paths forward. Sets the appropriate context for a given problem space, whether it is critical data, user quotes, market opportunities or pressures, and articulating what success means, before addressing potential solutions. Aligns stakeholders at every phase of the project.
Communicates and sets a cadence to be syncing with critical stakeholders, while simultaneously helping people not have meeting overload. Works practically with others and can identify how to get the most out of someone, and have fun driving the project together as a team.
Interacts with engineering for successful design implementation and performs QAs to help them ensure delivery of design POR. Demonstrates ability to challenge limitations, negotiate with Engineering, adjust Engineering schedules, find alternatives, and make cases for designs to be implemented a certain way.
Generates and is able to lead ideation solutions for complex design problems (e.g. involving many constraints, needing workarounds, requiring holistic view of interconnected systems) to deliver sophisticated and elegant product design solutions. Utilizes a variety of perspectives when ideating (e.g. experience, technology, user research, business). Synthesizes complex ideation solutions to concise articulation of user wants and subsequent solutions.
Advocates for your design solutions by putting audience in context of business and user goals.
Be self-directed and highly organized. Highly motivated and driven to get the details right.
Qualification
Required
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).
At least 2+ years of experience in interaction and visual design.
Proficient in Figma.
Preferred
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 mobile design, including knowledge of best practices and trends in mobile user experience.
Benefits
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
