Product Designer II

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

2d•$102,100 - $219,200

About The Position

The Windows Design team is seeking a multi-skilled Product Designer II with a mastery of visual design, experience design, and storytelling. This designer should actively use and be willing to explore frontier AI tools and methodologies, embracing innovative approaches to solving problems and creating real impact. The ideal candidate is driven by empathy for customers, and the desire to see a project through from rough ideas to launch. This designer works independently and is a passionate collaborator with other design teams, engineering teams and marketing groups. The role emphasizes a making and building mindset, with a requirement for quick prototyping and testing. 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.

Requirements

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).
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Portfolio demonstrating solid design fundamentals, including well-crafted UI, clear layouts, basic systems thinking, and the ability to explain design decisions and tradeoffs
Proficiency 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.
Solid foundation in interaction design and UX principles, including usability, accessibility, and inclusive design best practices.
Solid communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present work clearly and receive feedback constructively.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end design execution for moderately complex product areas, from problem definition through high-fidelity design, prototyping, and delivery, with minimal oversight.
Partner closely with Product Management and Engineering to shape solutions that are feasible, coherent, and aligned with product strategy, maintaining a high bar for craft across disciplines.
Leverage frontier AI tools (e.g., AI-assisted research synthesis, ideation, prototyping, content generation etc.) to improve the speed, quality, and impact of design outcomes.
Translate qualitative and quantitative research insights into actionable design improvements, iterating based on user feedback, experimentation, and product metrics.
Create and test prototypes (low- to high-fidelity) to validate concepts, de-risk decisions, and clearly communicate intent to partners and stakeholders.
Craft compelling design narratives that clearly articulate the WHAT, WHY, and HOW, connecting design decisions to user needs and business outcomes.
Contribute positively to team culture, participating in critiques, team rituals, and collaborative work while demonstrating openness to learning and growth.