At Microsoft, we believe in the transformational power of design. Innovation only happens when we make things simple and fluid, and the UX disappears behind the achievements of our customers. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a UX leader and tenured designer who loves to learn, solve challenges, dream up, and implement breakthrough ideas. You’re a tireless advocate for the customer—enthusiastic about building and iterating on designs to discover what works best and applying your knowledge to create incredible software products. You're passionate about your interests, and you want to work on projects that will change the world for the better. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading design teams, developing design strategies, and delivering high-quality products on time and within budget.

At Studio+91 at the Microsoft India Development Center (MSIDC), we work together across a multitude of disciplines: Design, Research and Design Engineering. Our diverse teams are constantly iterating, solving problems and collaborating with Product Managers, Engineers to craft meaningful and relevant product experiences. Come be a meaningful part of a growing team that values diversity of thought and recognizes everyone for their personal strengths and desires to learn and grow.  We believe designing in the open empowers us all to move fast and build inclusive experiences without seams.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team to create high-quality designs that meet user needs and business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design solutions are integrated into the product development process.
• Ensure design solutions are accessible and inclusive for all users.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Manage and mentor design team members to foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 4+ years of experience working in product or service design
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 5+ years of experience working in product or service design
  • OR equivalent experience (e.g., experience using design thinking to solve problems).
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality design solutions on time and within budget.
• Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction,
  • OR related field AND 6+ years of experience working in product
  • OR service design
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction,
  • OR related field AND 8+ years of experience working in product
  • OR service design
• 8+ years of experience in design, with at least 5 years of experience leading design teams.