Principal Design Director at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Visual Design, Creative Direction, User Experience, Design Strategy, Mentorship, Design Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, User-Centered Design, Accessibility, Communication, Storytelling, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, AI-Powered Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design

Industry

Software Development

Description

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary visual design team: Manage senior designers and leads, creating clarity, generating energy, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Foster a culture of inclusive collaboration and creative excellence through mentorship and support. Define a bold design strategy and vision: Articulate a forward-looking design vision aligned with BIC's mission to transform business processes with AI. Hands-on creative direction and excellence: Drive the craft—not only by guiding others but also with direct contributions to key design projects. Conceptualize and prototype new user experiences for Copilot agents and multi-agent systems that push the boundaries of enterprise UX. Design system ownership: Evolve BIC's design system to ensure consistency, accessibility, and visual unity—driving a cohesive visual language and interaction patterns for Copilot experiences across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and related experiences. Cross-functional collaboration: Serve as the bridge between design and other disciplines, partnering closely with PM, Engineering, Data Science, User Research, and business stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. Strategic planning and innovation: Influence product roadmaps and strategic planning by identifying design strategy opportunities, for example, proposing innovative UI solutions or new interaction models for emerging Copilot capabilities. Champion user-centered, inclusive design: Ensure our AI features and visual designs address real user needs, build trust, and follow best practices in accessibility and inclusive design so that every user feels empowered and engaged. Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 7+ years experience working in product or service design OR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 9+ years experience working in product or service design OR equivalent experience. 5+ years people management experience. - A portfolio showcasing visual and interaction design skills and high-quality digital product experiences. Experience designing for AI-powered or agentic user experiences (e.g. conversational interfaces, digital assistants). Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or maintaining design systems across complex product ecosystems. Proven ability to lead creative teams and collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and research partners. Solid communication and storytelling skills; able to articulate design vision and influence stakeholders. Familiarity with modern design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite) and emerging AI-powered design workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary visual design team while managing senior designers. Define a bold design strategy and vision aligned with BIC's mission to transform business processes with AI.