Product Designer II, Minecraft at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

199000.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Design, User Experience, Collaboration, Prototyping, User Research, Usability Testing, Accessibility, Design Guidelines, Visual Communication, Storytelling, Mentoring, Mobile UX, Design Tools, Educational Technology, Inclusive Design, Web Design

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. We are seeking a Product Designer II to join our team at Mojang Studios. In this role, you will collaborate with product design leadership to bring new experiences to life across mobile and desktop platforms. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—including product managers, engineers, and other designers—to craft intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling designs that align with the Minecraft brand and delight users worldwide. As a Product Designer II, you bring deep user empathy and a proven ability to solve complex problems with simple, elegant design solutions grounded in real user needs. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, simplifying complexity, and creating clarity through design. Your strong collaboration skills enable you to build effective partnerships with product managers and engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes, while your excellent visual and verbal communication and storytelling abilities allow you to influence and inspire across disciplines. 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 the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it! Responsibilities Partner with product design leadership to execute design efforts from concept through implementation. Collaborate with product managers and developers to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and user experience. Create design artifacts such as wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and interaction models to communicate ideas effectively. Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and continuously improve the experience. Champion accessibility and inclusivity in all design decisions to ensure usability for a global audience. Establish and maintain design guidelines, best practices, and standards that scale across platforms. Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies, particularly in mobile UX (User Experience) and gaming. Mentor and guide designers, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 3+ 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). Preferred Qualifications: Experience in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Protopie, After Effects, Illustrator, PowerPoint, or similar. Experience with AI-powered productivity solutions including Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity or similar. Experience creating user-centered interfaces and/or experiences for mobile gaming platforms with a focus on optimizing player flows, controls, and touch-based interactions to enhance engagement and usability. Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging trends in educational technology and user experience. Hands-on experience in web design and development, with an understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles. Background in ed-tech platforms or tools, with the ability to translate complex learning needs into intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences. Product Design IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Product Designer II will partner with design leadership to execute design efforts from concept through implementation and collaborate with product managers and developers to define innovative solutions. They will create design artifacts, conduct user research, and champion accessibility in all design decisions.