Work within Microsoft Windows Design teams on Privacy and Security design, delivering end-to-end product experiences for moderately complex areas.

Own end-to-end design execution for moderately complex product areas, covering problem definition, high-fidelity design, prototyping, and delivery with minimal oversight
Partner with Product Management and Engineering to shape solutions that are feasible, coherent, and aligned with product strategy, while maintaining a high bar for craft across disciplines
Use frontier AI tools (for example: AI-assisted research synthesis, ideation, prototyping, content generation) to improve the speed, quality, and impact of design outcomes
Turn qualitative and quantitative research findings into actionable design improvements, iterating through user feedback, experimentation, and product metrics
Create and test prototypes from low- to high-fidelity to validate concepts, de-risk decisions, and clearly communicate intent to partners and stakeholders
Develop design narratives that explain the WHAT, WHY, and HOW, connecting design decisions to user needs and business outcomes
Support team culture by participating in critiques and team rituals and working collaboratively with openness to learning and growth

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or a related field, plus 3+ years of experience working in product or service design
OR equivalent experience (example: demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems)
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: required to pass upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Portfolio showing strong design fundamentals: well-crafted UI, clear layouts, basic systems thinking, and the ability to explain design decisions and tradeoffs
Experience with modern design, prototyping, and AI-powered creation tools, including Figma, prototyping/vibe-coding platforms, and frontier AI technologies to accelerate research, ideation, prototyping, content creation, accessibility reviews, and experimentation
Strong interaction design and UX foundation, including usability, accessibility, and inclusive design best practices
Communication and storytelling skills to present work clearly and receive feedback constructively

Location: Redmond, WA (onsite)

Salary: USD 102,100 - 219,200 per year

Product Designer II

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