Principal Design Manager at Microsoft

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Management, User Experience, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Team Leadership, User Research, Visual Design, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Storytelling, Empathy, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Design Systems, Modern Design Tools

Industry

Software Development

Description

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. 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. - Lead a group of designers in delivering world-class interaction designs from initial concept through to shipping. - Work proactively through the ambiguity of new product definition, the application of new and emerging technologies and ensure the resulting experiences are human, beautifully crafted and delightful to customers. - Develop deep understanding of our customers, their needs and problems. Ensure the experience vision is driven by a well-defined nucleus of user needs, tasks, marketing and business requirements. - As a design manager, you will build a healthy and inclusive design culture, ensure manageable workloads and empower team members to deliver their best work. - You will inform and facilitate the adoption of good design practices and processes across the team. - Through active coaching, you will model empathy and humility resulting in a highly engaged team and a culture of management excellence as evidenced by your employee collective feedback. Required Qualifications: - Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 6+ 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 8+ years experience working in product or service design - OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems). - 3+ years people management experience, leading large scale product design teams and coaching/mentoring design leads. - A portfolio demonstrating strong interaction + visual design and prototyping skills. - Proficiency in translating research insights into intuitive product experiences. - Solid command of all aspects and levels of interaction/UX design from information architecture to systems and workflows to micro-interactions. - A proven track record of creatively solving hard problems, driving complex design issues across multidisciplinary groups such as engineering, product management, research and marketing; and shipping relevant experiences within deadlines. - Ability to seamlessly switch between strategic and tactical altitudes of design. - Experience in balancing user goals, business requirements and technical constraints to deliver delightful and meaningful product experiences. - User-centric approach to design and an understanding of how to apply research insights into design and development of product experiences. - Outstanding storytelling ability to generate empathy, using written and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills. - Mastery in modern design and prototyping tools. (Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC) and a willingness to adopt new tools, processes and workflows. - Experience working within and contributing to a structured design system. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with fellow designers and partners in Research, Product Management and Engineering. - Experience in crafting a product vision and enrolling key stakeholders and leaders. - Highly organized, self-motivated, and have a keen attention to detail. - Ability to multi-task and prioritize between multiple projects. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Responsibilities

Lead a group of designers in delivering world-class interaction designs from initial concept through to shipping. Build a healthy and inclusive design culture while ensuring manageable workloads and empowering team members to deliver their best work.