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Microsoft

Sep 15, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Design
    Product

Requirements

  • **Required/Minimum 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)
  • **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/Additional Qualifications**
  • Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills
  • Have superlative visual design skills, think conceptually about design, present excellent problem solving skills, and exercise the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
  • Understand the array of technical constraints, user goals and business requirements that shape a product
  • Demonstrate ability to work confidently with Program Management, Development, Product Planning, Brand, Marketing and Usability
  • Proficiency with Figma or Sketch with an understanding of rapid prototyping platforms such as Invision or Principle
  • Experience working within and contributing to a structured design system
  • Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail
  • Additional proficiency and experience in any of the following skills: information visualization, illustration, motion graphics and animation, video, are not a requirement, but a plus!

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the continuing growth of a strong and highly successful design team.
  • Collaborate with other designers to ensure consistency across experiences.
  • Communicate, document, and represent design direction to team members, senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure the experience vision is driven by a well-defined nucleus of user needs, tasks, marketing and business requirements.
  • Work with design, development and program management teams to ensure interaction and visual designs communicate and function successfully for varying technical and performance specifications.
  • Work with user researchers to coordinate testing efforts, interpret test results, and incorporate results into design efforts.
  • Effectively communicate with developers through implementation phase to realize design vision.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Product Designer II role at Microsoft?

The primary focus of the Product Designer II role is specifically on Database Migration services, which involves transferring data from one database system to another, including moving data to cloud-based platforms and between various database management systems.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or a related field, along with 3+ years of experience in product or service design, or equivalent experience utilizing design thinking to solve problems.

What tools and skills are preferred for this role?

Preferred qualifications include proficiency with Figma or Sketch, understanding of rapid prototyping platforms like Invision or Principle, experience contributing to a structured design system, and superlative visual design skills. Additional skills in information visualization, illustration, motion graphics, animation, or video are considered a plus.

Is prior experience in database-related projects required?

While not explicitly required, experience or familiarity with database-related projects could be beneficial due to the focus on Database Migration services within the role.

How does Microsoft promote a diverse and inclusive work environment?

Microsoft actively seeks out different perspectives, valuing diversity and inclusion, which helps the company better serve its customers and tap into the collective power of all employees.

Will I be required to communicate with developers and other stakeholders?

Yes, effective communication with developers and other team members is essential to ensure the design vision is realized during implementation, as well as to represent design direction to senior management and key stakeholders.

Are there any security clearance requirements for this role?

Yes, this position requires passing the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.

What kind of work culture does Microsoft promote in this team?

Microsoft promotes a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, teamwork is embraced, and individual perspectives are valued, contributing to a culture that supports continued personal and professional growth.

Is there an opportunity to work on user research and testing within this role?

Yes, the role involves collaborating with user researchers to coordinate testing efforts, interpret test results, and incorporate feedback into design efforts.

What does the application process look like if I need accommodations due to a disability?

If assistance or reasonable accommodation due to a disability is needed during the application process, candidates are encouraged to read more about requesting accommodations as specified in the job posting.

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Technology
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10,001+
Employees
1975
Founded Year

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