Principal Product Designer

Microsoft AI is shaping the future of human-AI interaction by designing technology that earns trust and amplifies human potential. The Principal Product Designer will define the next generation of generative AI experiences, balancing product strategy, interaction design, and brand expression to create engaging products for over a billion users.

Responsibilities:

• Define and design innovative product features that leverage generative AI to transform how users discover, consume, and engage with content
• Create compelling visual designs and interaction patterns that set new standards for AI-powered media experiences
• Develop and communicate product vision through storytelling, high-fidelity prototypes, and strategic presentations to leadership and cross-functional partners
• Drive design strategy for consumer-facing media products, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
• Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, research, and CTO to shape product roadmaps and prioritize features
• Establish design principles and patterns that scale across multiple surfaces and experiences
• Mentor and elevate design quality across the team through design reviews, feedback, and craft leadership
• Stay ahead of industry trends in AI, media, and design, bringing innovative ideas and best practices to the team
• Understand the behaviors, motivations, and needs of our customers to develop relevant and impactful experiences

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 7+ years experience working in product or service design OR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 9+ 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)
• 9+ years experience working in product or service design
• Demonstrated sense of interaction design attuned to the fundamentals of user experience, including accessibility and inclusive design
• Strong visual design skills
• Excellent communication and presentation / storytelling skills, with the ability to energize teams and advocate for your ideas
• Experience designing in Figma
• Resume must include a link to design portfolio