Job Description

At Microsoft Teams, you will be at the forefront of envisioning, creating, and crafting innovative enterprise communication solutions that redefine how customers connect and collaborate. Specifically you will empower seamless telephony and VOIP communications that allow collaboration for customers within their teams and companies. You will demonstrate the ability to think systematically - paying attention to details without losing sight of the overall ecosystem, and you will also work closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and fellow designers to cultivate a growth mindset and a collaborative spirit in all endeavors.

As a

Product Designer II

, you will define specific product needs based on user insights to ideate and define solutions to meet user needs. You will develop cohesive design concepts through the application of systems design. You will also ensure brand and design language coherence by mastering the usage of our design system. This opportunity will allow you to focus on end-to-end user experiences, empathizing and balancing experiences with business and technical constraints. You will partner with multiple product teams to research and analyze customer feedback for incorporation into the product and overall design language and strategy.



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

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Collaborate with cross-functional partners and fellow designers to define product vision and strategy. Learn from research insights and translate complex problems into elegant user-centered solutions. Create architecture diagrams, wireframes, journey maps, and other elements to support experience design. Clearly communicate and present work to team members while recommending ideas to create compelling product narratives. Participate in design critiques and contribute to a culture of feedback and iteration. Ensure accessibility, performance, and brand alignment in all deliverables. Collaborate with Engineering and perform QAs to ensure quality while developing the ability to challenge design limitations.

Qualifications

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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.
1+ year of experience utilizing Figma for efficient design workflows, including component creation, prototyping, and collaboration with team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of inclusive design best practices. Experience in leveraging, maintaining, and contributing to mature design systems. Experience in information architecture and systems design. Understanding of AI technologies and responsible AI principles within the industry. Experience in designing AI-powered experiences. Experience in using AI tools for improved efficiency. Interest in voice design.


Product Design IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $85,000 - CAD $166,800 per year.
Find additional pay information here:


https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 21, 2025.



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.