Senior Product Designer

The Senior Product Designer will lead the design for a major area within the Teams experience, driving the creation of AI-assisted, collaborative, and multimodal experiences from exploration through launch and iteration. This role involves translating deep user insights into clear interaction models and elegant UI patterns while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for a major area of the Teams experience, from exploration through launch and iteration
• Create AI-assisted, collaborative, and multimodal experiences that enhance how users communicate and co-create
• Translate deep user insights into clear interaction models, elegant UI patterns, and adaptive design systems
• Build rapid prototypes to validate ideas and influence direction across disciplines
• Collaborate closely with PMs, engineers, researchers, and content designers to ensure high-quality execution and alignment
• Define and evolve design frameworks, guidelines, and systems that ensure a consistent and accessible product experience
• Present and advocate for design decisions with confidence, tying them to customer value and product strategy
• Mentor and collaborate with other designers, contributing to the design culture across Teams and Microsoft Design

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 5+ years experience working in product or service design
• Equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems)
• 5+ years of professional experience in product or interaction design
• A portfolio demonstrating impactful design work across shipped or in-market products
• Strength in interaction and visual design, with a deep understanding of layout, hierarchy, motion, and systems thinking
• Proven ability to design for complex workflows and simplify them through clarity and structure
• Hands-on proficiency in Figma and other modern design and prototyping tools
• Experience working with or designing for AI-driven experiences is a strong plus
• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly in fluent English, across both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid collaboration skills and comfort working in cross-functional, distributed teams
• A user-centered mindset balanced with business and technical considerations

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high-impact product with a large user base
• Collaborative and diverse design team
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements

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