Principal Product Designer

Microsoft AI Monetization is a customer-first organization dedicated to building the next generation of AI-powered products that serve our customers business goals Our Design Research Content team is a creative community on a mission to create and deliver holistic experiences for Advertisers Publishers Sellers and Consumers By leveraging our deep understanding of the user and our business acumen we are driving the future of advertising and monetization in the era of AI Our diverse team works collaboratively to develop products and ideas which impact billions of customers worldwide We re a small friendly diverse and a fast-moving creative team supporting one another to do the best work of our lives always looking to break new ground with an unshakeable dedication to the user We are proud of what we build how we build it and that our products define the AI era while earning the trust of our users We prioritize quality meaningful innovation and polish and always root our decisions in research and evidence We ship regularly so your work will have real and immediate impact Our Core Values We only deliver category-defining products that delight with their ease of use guaranteed reliability and beautiful coherent design We don t overcomplicate Less is more always Safety Security The highest standards of security safety and responsibility are non-negotiable across all our business areas We pay close attention to signals and aren t afraid to change course when data and our experience tells us to We are also careful with our metrics focusing on delivering long-term sustainable value rather than short-term KPIs Kindness is at the heart of our org and how we conduct ourselves We care for and support and respect one another beginning again and learning every day We re looking for a Principal Product Designer to lead to the design vision for next-generation CRM and Marketing technology experiences You ll craft solutions that unify sales and marketing workflows into a seamless human-centered platform bringing clarity and simplicity to complex processes Your work will span from refining today s advertising and CRM interfaces to imagining bold AI-powered futures that make sellers more productive and marketing more intelligent You ll design for scale and elegance end-to-end workflows that feel intuitive personalized and connected across channels Think beyond screens explore how AI agents predictive insights and conversational interfaces can transform how people plan prioritize and collaborate From enabling dynamic next best actions to creating experiences that feel like a personalized account manager your designs will help bring delight to our sales teams making technology feel effortless This is a chance to shape a system that s not just functional but inspiring where creativity meets data and design becomes the engine for trust productivity and growth By applying to this India position you are required to be local to INSERT LOCALE and in office 4 days a week 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 Design world-class AI-powered experiences that delight advertisers sellers and marketers bringing clarity trust and joy to complex workflows while driving positive impact for users and society Own the design vision for a product area deeply understanding user needs and behaviors to craft intuitive elegant solutions that simplify CRM and marketing journeys Lead end-to-end design execution from concept to launch ensuring every detail reflects craft quality and a human-centered approach Navigate ambiguity with creativity finding innovative paths to deliver impactful experiences quickly and iteratively even when roadblocks arise Set the bar for design excellence championing usability accessibility and visual polish while inspiring the team to push boundaries Thrive in a fast-paced design-driven environment where experimentation and bold ideas shape the future of marketing technology Leverage data and research to inform design decisions partnering with PMs and researchers to define success metrics run experiments and iterate based on insights Collaborate across disciplines engineering product sales and other designers to create cohesive consumer-grade experiences that feel effortless and empowering Explore future-state experiences powered by AI including conversational interfaces predictive insights and personalized workflows that transform how businesses connect and grow Qualifications Required 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 design OR 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 A portfolio or work samples that demonstrate experience designing world class consumer products from vision through launch Preferred Qualifications Proven track record of setting design vision for innovative products that require bold thinking and risk taking Ability to break large bodies of work into a phased execution plan and lead a cross-functional team from idea to polished implementation Demonstrate high craft in design work must value craft and translate vision into well-polished design prototypes Experience that demonstrates proven ability to advocate for design thinking effectively influence design outcomes discover problems and tackle them in fast-paced and ambiguous environments Experience with diving into research and leveraging both qualitative and quantitative signals for design impact Experience prompting LLMs working with generative AI or an intense desire to learn Ability to own your work in a fast-paced start-up like environment manage multiple priorities and adapt to ever-changing requirements and deadlines Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive inclusive work environment fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements If you need assistance and or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request via the MicrosoftAI MAI MAIMonetization Monetization Design