Principal Product Designer

Microsoft
United States, Washington, Redmond2026-05-15onsite

About the job

Microsoft AI is shaping the future of human-AI interaction by designing technology that earns trust, amplifies human potential, and makes life meaningfully better. As part of the MAI design and research team, you will help 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. We’re seeking a Principal Product Designer with deep expertise in consumer product design, visual design, and storytelling to shape the future of media experiences. On the Content team, our mission is to inform, entertain, and inspire our customers across Windows, the Edge browser, and the Copilot app. We’re reimagining how people discover, consume, and engage with media in the age of AI.

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

Qualifications

Minimum

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).

Preferred

9+ years experience working in product or service design

Demonstrated sense of interaction design attuned to the fundamentals of user experience, includin