Product Designer II

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Product Designer II  who will help evolve Outlook’s design system and toolkits on Figma that are used by designers across Microsoft. You will also lead the evolution of an intelligent Outlook design system, one that integrates AI and agentic capabilities to streamline design workflows and enhance cross-functional collaboration. We value user-centered design approaches, visual and interaction design excellence, and transforming current workflows into elegant and usable solutions aimed at improving design process to ultimately elevate UI/UX for greater end user value.  

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

• You will have end-to-end ownership to deliver toolkits and design guidance that accelerate product development and uphold design excellence.
• Plan, curate, and build a large-scale design system and toolkit consisting of optimized components and visual assets.
• Become an expert in Microsoft brand principles, guidelines, and Fluent product design language, and then evangelize Outlook perspective to stakeholders.
• Define or extend visual design systems to create a holistic and detailed approach to typography, color, patterns, layouts, imagery, icons and more.
• Contribute to cross-platform coherence by collaborating with Windows, iOS, Android, and Mac design system peers.
• Investigate and execute the integration of AI and agentic capabilities in our toolkits.

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 
• 2+ years experience shipping products, services, or games and/or delivering to customers as a result of an end-to-end design process.
• OR equivalent experience 

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).
• Solid visual design/layout/typography skillset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Solid collaboration and communication skills for cross-discipline teamwork.
• Portfolio demonstrating excellence in visual design, interaction design and the creation of components and assets for design systems. 
• Experience with Outlook or similar productivity platforms.
• Familiarity with Fluent Design principles and enterprise-scale design systems.
• Interest in AI-forward design systems and emerging design technologies.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (CSS, HTML) for better collaboration with developers.
• 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).

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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 7, 2025.

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.

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