Senior Product Designer at Microsoft

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Design, User Experience, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Collaboration, Information Architecture, Systems Thinking, Usability, Visual Design, AI Integration, Design Excellence, Emerging Technologies, Storytelling, Data-Driven Design, Micro-Interactions, Curiosity, Experimentation

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview At Microsoft 365, our mission is to empower every person to create, communicate, and bring their ideas to life through the suite of apps millions rely on every day. We believe that clarity, storytelling, and expression lie at the core of productivity, whether it’s a presentation, a document, or a spreadsheet. AI is unlocking a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine how people think, express, and achieve, and this is your chance to harness its transformative power to shape the next era of productivity experiences at planet scale. As a Product Designer II, you’ll help shape the next generation of productivity experiences, reimagining how people get work done in the age of AI. You’ll turn deep user insights into end-to-end product journeys that balance emotional resonance with functional clarity, crafting solutions that elevate how billions of people create and connect every day. In this role, you’ll shape design concepts, prototypes, and detailed specifications that translate seamlessly into world-class experiences — partnering closely with engineering, product, and research to align vision, execution, and impact. Beyond shaping products, you’ll also help transform the design process itself — building durable, AI-powered tools and workflows that embody Microsoft’s mission to become an AI-native organization, where intelligence and craft come together to amplify human potential. 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 - Own and drive a product area end-to-end by bringing clarity to ambiguity, managing timelines, dependencies, and deliverables with accountability and a bias for action. - Collaborate deeply across disciplines by working hand-in-hand with product managers, engineers, researchers, and data scientists to define vision, shape strategy, and deliver cohesive, high-quality experiences. - Champion craft and design excellence, ensuring every interaction, visual, and flow embodies precision, empathy, and the signature quality users expect from Microsoft 365. - Design for an AI-native world, translating cutting-edge technology such as chat, voice, agentic workflows, and contextual intelligence into intuitive, human-centered experiences. - Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies, continuously exploring new interaction patterns and shaping the future of productivity through curiosity and experimentation. - Deliver with passion and purpose, creating prototypes and narratives that inspire, align, and bring bold ideas to life for millions of users worldwide. - Lead through collaboration and execution, navigating complexity and driving results through partnership, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to innovation and impact. 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). - A portfolio that tells a powerful story demonstrating end-to-end product thinking, visual and interaction design excellence, prototyping skill, and the ability to translate user insights into elegant, usable experiences. - Depth across the design craft, with mastery in information architecture, interaction patterns, systems thinking, and micro-interactions coupled with a sharp sense for usability, coherence, and detail. - Proven ability to drive complex design problems through cross-functional collaboration, balancing creativity, user insight, data, and execution to deliver high-impact experiences on time and at quality. Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: - Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: - Master’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 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 - OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems). - 2+ years experience shipping products, services, or games and/or delivering to customers as a result of an end-to-end design process. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. 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 Senior Product Designer will own and drive a product area end-to-end, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality experiences. They will also champion design excellence and innovate the design process with AI-powered tools.