Principal Product Design Manager
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052Work at Microsoft Corporation
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Overview
As a Principal Product Design Manager, you will execute and lead by example, showcasing a high level of craft that others can learn from. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, researchers, and work directly with the VP and Head of Computational Design, John Maeda. You will be instrumental in designing experiences at the crossroads of native code and Large Language Model (LLM) AI, advancing both the art and science of enterprise software development.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to define computational design at Microsoft, while staying ahead of AI breakthroughs in digital product design and impacting all industries adopting AI that are transitioning from proof of concept to production.
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
Enable customers adopting AI to reliably transition from proof of concept to production in the most easy, elegant, and accessible way
Deliver world-class product designs from ideation to execution
Co-lead the long-term strategy and vision for expanding AI adoption that generates both short- and long-term value for customers
Create and implement UX, UI, and interactions tailored for a technical audience
Mentor team members to elevate their design skills and high standards of craft
Present and share work with stakeholders to facilitate collaboration
Identify new opportunities to use LLM AI into design production workflows
Help define what computational design means at Microsoft in this new age of AI
Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
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 Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction, or related fields AND 6+ 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).
3+ years of people management experience
Additional/Preferred Qualifications:
4+ years experience shipping products, services, or games and/or delivering to customers as a result of an end-to-end design process
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, GitHub, VS Code, and Azure
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Fluentdesign language, Microsoft design standards, or similar design systems approaches to scaling design
Comprehensive understanding of best practices and the latest design trends
Experience integrating computational processes and AI into design workflows
Ability to work effectively across different disciplines (Design, Research, Engineering, PM)
Proven communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills
Growth mindset and eagerness to learn entirely new things
Proven ability to lead and mentor others, fostering collaboration by default
Product Design M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,400 - $294,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 2, 2024.
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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .