Principal Product Designer
Technology, Data & Digital · Product & Design · UI/UX Design
In short
Microsoft seeks a Principal Product Designer to lead human-centered design for defense industrial base customers, translating complex needs into impactful experiences using AI-enabled tools. The role involves shaping design strategy, conducting research, and influencing multidisciplinary partners to deliver accessible and secure solutions.
This position requires a deep understanding of design methods, experience with AI tools, and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and elevating design quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead design strategy and execution across complex customer engagements.
- Champion human-centered design through research, problem framing, and usability evaluation.
- Develop a deep understanding of defense industrial base customers and translate requirements into usable solutions.
- Integrate and apply AI-enabled tools into design workflows, validating outputs and ensuring compliance.
- Design effective AI-powered experiences focusing on user control, transparency, and trust.
- Adapt and improve continuously by evaluating emerging tools and sharing best practices.
- Create cohesive, accessible experiences aligning with Microsoft design systems and accessibility standards.
- Influence across disciplines, aligning stakeholders around design priorities.
- Raise the design quality bar through critiques and mentorship.
- Measure outcomes using customer feedback and usability findings to guide improvements.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 6+ years experience OR Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience OR equivalent experience.
- Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
- Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check.
- Verification of U.S. citizenship required.
- Command of human-centered design methods.
- Hands-on experience applying current AI-enabled design tools.
- A portfolio demonstrating interaction design, systems thinking, design craft, and design decisions.
- Experience supporting defense industrial base customers, government organizations, or other highly regulated enterprises.
- Experience designing enterprise applications, complex workflows, or AI-powered products and services.
- Demonstrated ability to lead design across multiple related initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- A track record of adapting to rapidly changing tools and technologies.
- Advanced proficiency in Figma or comparable tools, including interactive prototyping, component libraries, and design systems.
- Experience designing for accessibility and working within security, privacy, and compliance constraints.
- Experience mentoring designers and improving design practices across multidisciplinary teams.
Desired Qualifications
- This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Skills
FigmaAI
#AI#Product Design#Defense#Government#Security Clearance
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
2 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Remote
Salary
US$142,800–274,800 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
United States
Qualification
Master, Bachelor
Applicants
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