Senior Product Designer- Microsoft Security Exposure Management UX team

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Visual communication design, Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field  

• 6+ years of experience working in B2B product as a product design [UX+UI]. 

• Deep knowledge of design, with strengths in visual design principles, interaction design, prototyping, deep understanding of front-end development.

• Strong communication skills  

• Self-starter with expertise in user experience and visual design  

• Understands how to utilize design specialties and how/when to integrate with partnering teams (PM, engineering, marketing, brand, and content teams) 

• Customer-centric mindset with experience turning abstract design concepts into reality. 

• Experience creating design systems, style guides, component libraries, and technical frameworks. 

• Firm grasp of Figma for design and prototyping

• Learn-it-all (not know-it-all) attitude and approach 

• Willingness to question established thinking in pursuit of better outcomes. 

• Ability to evangelize design thinking with product team. 
• Link to online portfolio  - A strong portfolio is critical for this role. Showcase your experience in interaction design, particularly in complex systems where simplicity and ease of use were a major concern.  

Preferred 

• Experience with Security domain. 

• Familiar with agile or lean methodologies.  

• Awareness of inclusive design and how it supports Microsoft’s mission.

#MSFTSECURITYUX 

The 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. 

As a Senior UX Designer, you will:

• Create wireframes, journey maps, prototypes, and detailed mockups to iterate on product scenarios and communicate design concepts to stakeholders and partners.
• Manage design toolkits, product assets, interaction models, and data visualization, working closely with the design system team.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams across all stages of design and development through compelling storytelling and feedback.
• Understand customer needs, define and solve problems and work within engineering constraints to create engaging experiences and challenge design and engineering limitations when appropriate.
• Provide guidance to other designers and engineers to ensure your design vision is realized in code.
• Independently manage multiple projects end-to-end, owning timelines and deliverables, guiding production, and communicating evolving project goals.
• Receive and prioritize incoming projects, balancing speed, quality, and innovative work.
• Understand strategic business goals, focus work around objectives and key results, and guide team members in strategy, alignment, analysis, and execution of tasks.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, design trends, and industry best practices, proactively suggesting and implementing improvements to our design processes and tools.
• Identify your interests and initiate UX-driven ideas.