Microsoft
Location
Washington, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom
Job description
Overview: Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world. Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products in our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. Within Azure Data, the messaging and real-time analytics team provides comprehensive solutions and a robust platform that enables users to ingest high granularity (real-time & observability) signals and complex data and convert those into competitive advantage in real-time. Both for end users and modern applications. Data is the new currency of the digital world, and Microsoft is uniquely positioned to help business and consumers get the most out of theirs. Creative impact at this scale is rare and is an enormous opportunity for the right candidate. We’re looking for a Principal Designer who will embrace complicated problems and have curiosity for exploring new product interaction paradigms. In this role, you will design cohesive experiences, a sensible and thorough pursuit of user delight, and a track record for delivering thoughtful and impactful products. If you have a proven track record for solving complex design problems at all levels – from information architecture to interaction design to prototyping and high-fidelity mockups, we're looking for you. We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. 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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Qualifications: Required/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design OR Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service design OR equivalent experience (e.g., experience using design thinking to solve problems). Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing for complex end-to-end journeys in technology, artificial intelligence, analytics, and/or data Portfolio reflecting a history of designing beautiful and delightful SAAS B2B experiences Experience managing and partnering with senior level stakeholders to develop design direction Responsibilities: Create clarity and drive innovation on user experience vision, architecture and concepts Identify new opportunities and generate innovative ideas through deep customer understanding, ensuring the experience vision is driven by user needs Contribute to product vision, strategy, architecture, and planning, represent design direction to team members, management and key stakeholders Partner across teams and disciplines to deliver customer delight/value and product success Inspire and drive a high bar for user experience, fit-and-finish, and quality Provides oversight and guidance to the team of product designers Foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, experimentation, learning, and customer focus Embody our culture and values Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. Industry leading healthcare Educational resources Discounts on products and services Savings and investments Maternity and paternity leave Generous time away Giving programs Opportunities to network and connect Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.
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$133.6k - $282.2k per annum
