We are a multidisciplinary team of designers, product managers and engineers who work collaboratively on creating research-backed, people-centric experiences that bridge the gap between software and hardware, while being inclusive, accessible, and modern. We believe that our products reflect the people and the culture behind them, and we foster a synergetic work environment where curiosity, critical thinking and diverse perspectives are highly valued. 

Windows is going through an exciting transformation and the Windows & Devices Experiences team is at the center of it. We partner closely with business and technology team members to envision, design, define, validate, and deliver experiences which reach over 1.3 billion people. 

Meet the makers and join us in building the next generation of Windows. 

PS: We are a remote-friendly team. While co-location is not mandatory, it is required of this role to adhere to Redmond office hours. 

About Windows Signature Experiences Design 

As the name suggests the team focuses on creating unique, delightful, and impactful experiences which energizing the Microsoft ecosystem. The team focusses on delivering end-to-end scenarios which allow people to effortlessly finish their tasks, connect with their loved ones, and access information & content at their fingertips. 

We collaborate with products and services across Microsoft to identify unique scenarios which can only be achieved by deep integration of such services. Two recent experiences which the team has designed are the Teams Chat Integration and Widgets experiences. 

In collaboration with our Product and Engineering counterparts, we design, validate, and implement design and developer solutions that power experiences for the most popular desktop OS on the planet. 

Responsibilities

Identify unique opportunities across Microsoft to create a set of memorable and ownable experiences that will help strengthen and differentiate Windows. 

Collaborate with multiple product teams to create holistic vision addressing a complex set of user problems and then work with them to create a plan to deliver them. 

Invent design solutions to problems you may never have faced before, leading up to driving clarity and generating excitement with an audience of very senior leaders and executives.  

Advocate for design and engineering best practices to our design and developer audience to deliver modern and performant experiences 

Work closely with Research, Product and Engineering to identify, plan, scope and execute design solutions end to end 

Work autonomously and think strategically to identify areas of opportunity across Microsoft. 

Being a great role model for junior designers who would look up to you for guidance. 

Qualifications

A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to solve complex problems through elegant solutions 

10 years of experience of building digital products 

5+ years track record of building scalable solutions that demonstrate system thinking 

Experience in driving large scale, customer-centered, horizontal initiatives: understanding the needs, behaviors, and motivations of our customers to develop relevant solutions that impact multiple endpoints 

Ability to champion collaborative product making and partnering with multiple teams across multiple organizations 

Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both verbal and written  

Expertise with industry standard design tools (Figma, ProtoPie) and ability create pixel-perfect designs, prototypes, and other design artifacts 

Familiarity with agile process, asynchronous communication and working with distributed teams 

Skills that will set you apart 

Proven ability to identify strategic opportunities in your area and across the broader product team + organization & the creation of a design vision to show how we could accomplish that. 

As a Principal designer, great communication skills to effectively present to wide range of audience from Senior Leadership to Individual contributors 

Collaborating with a cross discipline team throughout the product making process to help deliver on your design vision 

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.