Are you passionate about shaping the future of website building? Join our team as a Designer on the Microsoft Power Pages Design Team and play a key role in defining and creating the next generation of user experiences for Power Pages. Power Pages is a rapidly growing capability of Microsoft Power Platform, used by large organizations, educational institutions, and governments to quickly design and launch external data-centric websites. As part of this team, you will help drive user satisfaction and product success with a focus on low-code solutions, generative AI, and creating delightful experiences for over 270 million Power Pages customers worldwide.
We are on a journey to innovate and reach over a billion users, delivering exceptional value and impact through cutting-edge design. If you are a designer who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for solving complex problems, and loves to push creative boundaries, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
- Lead Design Communication. Effectively communicate your work with peers, managers, and stakeholders to set the context, foster collaboration, and ensure clear understanding through all stages of design and development.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally. Work with program managers and engineers to iterate on both new and existing product features. You’ll influence team members and contribute to impactful product design decisions.
- Leverage Design Systems. Utilize a prescribed design system—components, icons, UI controls, and visual guidelines—to enhance your design outcomes, collaborating with other designers to foster team improvements.
- Own Product Areas. Take ownership of specific product areas from concept to delivery, ensuring your designs align with overall product architecture and work seamlessly with the rest of the platform.
- Prototype Efficiently. Build and present prototypes for new features, actively seeking and incorporating feedback from design, product, and engineering teams.
- Drive Design Vision. Contribute to a coherent vision and experience strategy, refining UX elements and in-product language to deliver high-quality user experiences that are tested, validated, and iterated upon.
- Ensure Responsible AI. Ensure that AI-driven experiences meet Microsoft’s Responsible AI criteria, embedding ethical design principles into every aspect of your work.
What To Expect
- Collaborate & Lead. Guide products from concept to launch, partnering with teams inside and outside of design to deliver innovative user experiences.
- Present & Iterate. Present ideas and design concepts across all stages—research, personas, usability testing—and adapt your presentations to different audiences.
- Advise on UI/UX Best Practices. Bring an informed point of view to design decisions, integrating customer intent, interaction patterns, and mental models to enhance the user experience.
- Contribute to Microsoft’s Mission. Empower people and organizations through design, collaborating with global teams to create products that work better for everyone.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, Interaction Design, or a related field AND 3+ years of experience in product or service design.
- OR equivalent demonstrated experience in product or service design and applying design thinking to solve complex problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience crafting user-centered designs across desktop, cloud services, and mobile platforms.
- A portfolio showcasing your ability to create user-centered design solutions. (Include a link to your portfolio or upload it with your application.)
- Fluency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or similar platforms.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A growth mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and explore new ideas while owning and learning from mistakes.
Why Microsoft?
At Microsoft, we believe in the power of inclusion, diversity of ideas, and fostering a culture of innovation. As part of the Power Pages Design Team, you’ll be supported in every step of your journey. Whether through creative challenges, cross-functional collaboration, or groundbreaking design solutions, your work will help us shape the future of website building empowering people and organizations worldwide.