Microsoft · 1 day ago
Principal Design Director
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $296K/yr
7+ years expMicrosoft’s Business & Industry Copilot (BIC) Design & Research team is focused on delivering AI-powered user experiences for enterprise customers. As the Principal Design Director, you will lead the visual design strategy, manage a design team, and ensure a cohesive visual identity for Microsoft’s intelligent business applications.
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Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary visual design team: Manage senior designers and leads, creating clarity, generating energy, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Foster a culture of inclusive collaboration and creative excellence through mentorship and support
Define a bold design strategy and vision: Articulate a forward-looking design vision aligned with BIC’s mission to transform business processes with AI. Leverage user insights and business goals to set the experience direction and visual language for Microsoft’s enterprise Copilot offerings
Hands-on creative direction and excellence: Drive the craft—not only by guiding others but also with direct contributions to key design projects. Conceptualize and prototype new user experiences for Copilot agents and multi-agent systems that push the boundaries of enterprise UX
Design system ownership: Evolve BIC’s design system to ensure consistency, accessibility, and visual unity—driving a cohesive visual language and interaction patterns for Copilot experiences across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and related experiences
Cross-functional collaboration: Serve as the bridge between design and other disciplines, partnering closely with PM, Engineering, Data Science, User Research, and business stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle
Strategic planning and innovation: Influence product roadmaps and strategic planning by identifying design strategy opportunities, for example, proposing innovative UI solutions or new interaction models for emerging Copilot capabilities
Champion user-centered, inclusive design: Ensure our AI features and visual designs address real user needs, build trust, and follow best practices in accessibility and inclusive design so that every user feels empowered and engaged
Thought leadership and evangelism: Be a visionary voice for design excellence within Microsoft and in the broader design community. Track emerging design trends and tools to continuously evolve the team’s practice and maintain Microsoft’s leadership in cutting-edge design
Qualification
Required
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
5+ years people management experience
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
A portfolio showcasing visual and interaction design skills and high-quality digital product experiences
Preferred
Experience designing for AI-powered or agentic user experiences (e.g. conversational interfaces, digital assistants)
Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or maintaining design systems across complex product ecosystems
Proven ability to lead creative teams and collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and research partners
Solid communication and storytelling skills; able to articulate design vision and influence stakeholders
Familiarity with modern design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite) and emerging AI-powered design workflows
Company
Microsoft
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