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 Product Designer II, who’s driven by empathy for customers, to help us build the next generation of experiences that will simplify how millions of our customers live and work digitally.

Designers delve into solving problems ranging from translating end user needs, architecting new features, creating universal design toolkits to exploring opportunities for new user segments. We are looking for a designer with a keen sense of craftsmanship, exposure in user – customer centric and data informed design for scale and ability to leverage & contribute to design systems. A designer who is inclusive and can collaborate independently with key stakeholders and enrich the triad (PM, Eng., UX) partnership. Having an ability to validate solutions by creating and driving usability studies and conducting user interviews is a plus. If simplifying complexity, pixel perfection and exploring new interaction paradigms excites you, then we can’t wait to hear from you.

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.

Responsibilities

• You will work with fellow designers, research, product, and engineering teams to define and create relevant, intuitive, and beautiful experiences that our customers love.
• You will conceptualize and design original ideas that bring simplicity and ease of use to complex design issues. You are a conceptual thinker as well as a craftsperson. Your design work is clean, focused, and inspiring to others. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 3+ years of experience working in product or service design
  • OR equivalent experience (e.g., experience using design thinking to solve problems).
• A portfolio demonstrating interaction + visual design and prototyping skills.
• Proficient in all aspects and levels of interaction/UX design from information architecture to systems and workflows to micro-interactions.
• Solving hard problems, driving complex design issues across multidisciplinary groups such as engineering, product management, research and marketing; and shipping relevant experiences within deadlines.
• User-centric approach to design and an understanding of how to apply research insights into design and development of product experiences. Experience in data driven decision-making.

Preferred Qualifiations

• Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction,
  • OR related field AND 3+ 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).
• 2+ years of experience shipping games or products and/or delivering to customers as a result of an end-to-end design process
• Ability to generate empathy, using written and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills.