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Senior Designer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Aug 01, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Devices Team is Microsoft's studio of product makers who create the next generation of computing experiences. We go end-to-end from initial concept to shipped product, responsible for every experience users have with our hardware and software. Our team translates Microsoft's vision for Local, Cloud, and AI computing devices into meaningful products that people will love and need.We are seeking a Senior Designer to join this team, where you'll translate innovative concepts into functional prototypes that bring together hardware and software experiences. This role bridges the gap between our diverse specialties, ensuring every user touchpoint feels seamless and meaningful. You'll build working prototypes that demonstrate multimodal experiences through haptics, sound, motion graphics, and AI-powered interactions, with technical skills spanning modern coding technologies, 3D design tools, and hardware prototyping.Your work will directly impact how billions of people interact with technology, contributing to Microsoft's strategic growth in next-generation computing and AI-driven devices. 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.
ResponsibilitiesCreate compelling product pitches and build comprehensive portfolios showcasing next-generation devices and experiences, including documentation, demos, and presentations that communicate product vision to stakeholders and leadership. Design and build functional prototypes that combine hardware sensors, circuit boards, and software applications to demonstrate multimodal user experiences. Develop interactive applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python that respond to various sensory inputs including voice, touch, motion, and camera input. Create motion graphics and three-dimensional (3D) interfaces using Cinema 4D, Blender, After Effects, Rhino, or SolidWorks that translate into real-time interactive experiences. Prototype hardware solutions using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and electronics components including hall sensors, capacitive touch, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and communication protocols like Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Collaborate with cross-functional teams including industrial designers, User Experience (UX) designers, visual designers, sound designers, and researchers to translate concepts into working demonstrations. Build Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered experiences using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs) that feel intuitive and magical for end users. Ship consumer products from initial concept through manufacturing, ensuring end-to-end quality and seamless integration of hardware and software components. | |