Overview

Microsoft Teams is the hub for teamwork that brings together people, content, and tools in one unified experience. It sits at the center of Microsoft’s vision for modern work, modern life, and modern education. We are redefining how people connect, collaborate, and create across the world, helping organizations of every size build stronger and more human ways of working together.

The way people work and communicate continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. At Microsoft Teams, we are designing the future of collaboration where intelligent, human-centered design meets cutting-edge technology. We are looking for a Senior Product Designer who will shape the next generation of meeting and collaboration experiences, driving clarity, simplicity, and joy in how millions of people come together across hybrid environments.

You will join a diverse and collaborative design team that values creativity, inclusion, and a shared passion for crafting purposeful experiences. We work across design, product, research, and engineering to turn complex ideas into intuitive, scalable solutions that empower people to do their best work wherever they are.

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- Lead design for a major area of the Teams experience, from exploration through launch and iteration.
• Create AI-assisted, collaborative, and multimodal experiences that enhance how users communicate and co-create.
• Translate deep user insights into clear interaction models, elegant UI patterns, and adaptive design systems.
• Build rapid prototypes to validate ideas and influence direction across disciplines.
• Collaborate closely with PMs, engineers, researchers, and content designers to ensure high-quality execution and alignment.
• Define and evolve design frameworks, guidelines, and systems that ensure a consistent and accessible product experience.
• Present and advocate for design decisions with confidence, tying them to customer value and product strategy.
• Mentor and collaborate with other designers, contributing to the design culture across Teams and Microsoft Design.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service designOR 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).
• 5+ years of professional experience in product or interaction design.
• A portfolio demonstrating impactful design work across shipped or in-market products.
• Strength in interaction and visual design, with a deep understanding of layout, hierarchy, motion, and systems thinking.
• Proven ability to design for complex workflows and simplify them through clarity and structure.
• Hands-on proficiency in Figma and other modern design and prototyping tools.
• Experience working with or designing for AI-driven experiences is a strong plus.
• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly in fluent English, across both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solid collaboration skills and comfort working in cross-functional, distributed teams.
• A user-centered mindset balanced with business and technical considerations.
  Preferred Qualifications:- Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service designOR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 8+ 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).
• 4+ years experience shipping products, services, or games and/or delivering to customers as a result of an end-to-end design process.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.