2023 User Experience Designer

About Microsoft

Microsoft develops, manufactures, and licenses computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and services. Its best-known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers.

Your role

As a UX designer at India Development Center (MSIDC), you will have the opportunity to work closely with product teams to produce world-class, and delightful design solutions in line with their business goals and with the intention of enabling the best possible experience for their users. 

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the world’s best user experience researchers, program managers, product planners, and developers from the early stages of planning through implementation.
• Identify opportunities and generate innovative ideas, to influence the design direction and make their already popular products even more successful.  
• Understand Microsoft’s design principles and frameworks and apply them consistently in the design process.  
• Create and assess design solutions based on user research input, user goals, and business requirements
• Demonstrate customer obsession by focusing on customer & user needs, and translating those into product experiences
• Deliver world-class interaction designs from initial concept through finished product
• Advocate for your design solutions by putting them in the context of business and user goals
• Create wireframes, journey maps, user jobs and scenarios, task flows, and personas in support of interaction designs for software-based experiences.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of product user experience via the creation of interaction models and detailed designs for new and existing product features.
• Conceptualize and deliver artifacts at various levels of fidelity.
• Participate in periodic design reviews, evaluate the designs against the project and design goals, and help identify & mitigate any gaps and risks.

Training, development & rotations

The company's growth mindset culture begins with valuing learning knowing-seeking out new ideas, embracing challenges, learning from failure, and improving over time. To support this culture, they offer a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. They believe training can be more than formal instruction, and their philosophy focuses on providing the right learning, at the right time, and in the right way. Opportunities include:

• Personalized, integrated, and relevant views of all learning opportunities on Microsoft Learning.
• In-the-classroom learning and sharing with learner boards.
• On-the-job “stretch” opportunities for advancement.
• Frequent promotion opportunities.
• Coaching on career development through ongoing manager connections.
• Customized manager training to enhance coaching and mentoring skills.

Salary & Benefits

The average annual salary can range from INR 13 to 14 LPA (Source: glassdoor) which includes the following benefits;

• Industry Leading healthcare
• Savings and investments
• Giving programs
• Educational resources
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Opportunities to network and connect
• Discounts on products and services
• Generous time away

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Career progression

Every year, thousands of university students from every corner of the world join Microsoft. You bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead. The internship experience brings interns from around the world together to connect, collaborate and co-create virtually to make a difference and impact the world.

Microsoft internships will be built for in-person and virtual experiences. The hybrid-by-design approach at all its locations around the world will provide a high-quality experience while keeping the health and safety of employees, interns, and their families as their highest priority.  

Work-life balance

Work days are usually from Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings). They also promote hybrid work culture depending upon your job role.

Culture & vibe

At Microsoft India Development Center, they strive to create an inclusive environment that is stronger for the diversity of its people. This in turn helps them understand the world better and deliver meaningful solutions and experiences.

Several groups have been designed to provide career development, support, mentoring, and assistance in activities promoting cultural awareness. These programs include service to the community, speaker series, celebration of diverse backgrounds, and development conferences.

About you

To apply for this role, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria as stated below:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design graduating in 2023.
• A portfolio showcasing creative thinking, proficiency in translating research insights into great product experiences, and reflecting the synthesis of good visual & interaction design principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a command of interaction and visual design capabilities
• Knowledge of methods for gathering and analyzing UX research data.  
• User-centric approach to design and an understanding of how to apply research insights into the design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as self-confidence.

How to apply

To apply for this role, just click on the "Apply on employers site" button, which navigates to the career section where the application can be submitted.

Once you have filled in all your details, you will be asked to take an aptitude test. After the aptitude test submission, they may contact you in some days for further interview process if you are shortlisted.