Job Description
Microsofts mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. At studio 91 at the India Development Center (MSIDC), we work together across a multitude of disciplines: design, research and design engineering, to empower people all over the planet. Our diverse teams are constantly iterating, solving problems and collaborating with product managers, engineers to craft meaningful and relevant product experiences.
We are looking for a talented researcher who exhibits deep user empathy & analytical ability; has excellent command of research methodologies & communication skills, to work collaboratively with designers, product managers and engineers to uncover & drive insights into experiences.
Responsibilities
You will work with fellow designers, research, product, and engineering teams to define and create relevant, intuitive and beautiful experiences that our customers love.
You will conceptualize and design original ideas that bring simplicity and ease of use to complex design issues. You are a conceptual thinker as well as a craftsperson. Your design work is clean,
focused and inspiring to others.
You will also collaborate with a dedicated and passionate multidisciplinary team to ship high quality experiences, in an agile environment. You must be able to communicate and collaborate across disciplines and articulate your design solutions across the team with a high level of influence and impact.
Qualifications
Portfolio showcasing your proficiency in translating research insights into great product experiences, reflecting the synthesis of good visual and interaction design principles.
A strong portfolio is critical for this role, both in terms of demonstrating your experience and as an example of your ability to create a compelling design presentation and be indicative of problem solving, creative thinking and the delivery of solid end to end scenarios
4 years of experience shipping products in a product/software environment
Passion for design and a strong command of interaction and visual design capabilities
Proven experience in creatively solving hard problems, driving complex design issues across multidisciplinary groups such as engineering, product management, research and marketing; and shipping relevant experiences within deadlines.
User-centric approach to design and an understanding of how to apply research insights into design and development of the product experience.
Excellent storytelling skills to generate empathy, craft a vision, design for impact, using written and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Expertise with Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, and related tools
Experience with prototyping tools (InVision, Flinto, Framer, Processing, Unity, etc.)
Benefits and Perks
Industry leading healthcare
Savings and investments
Giving programs
Educational resources
Maternity and paternity leave
Opportunities to network and connect
Discounts on products and services
Generous time away