Senior Product Designer

Microsoft•Hyderabad, Telangana, India

fulltime

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

4+ years

About the role

Overview AI is transforming the world and design is evolving with it. At Microsoft, we are not just designing for the future, we are designing with it. As Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI, we are looking for passionate individuals to work on some of the most interesting and challenging AI questions of our time. This is an opportunity to help shape a new era of human computer interaction, where design and intelligence move in harmony and designers and AI collaborate as creative partners.

We are inviting the next generation of creative leaders to help shape how people communicate, coordinate, and belong in realworld group settings, with AI not as a tool, but as a groupmate. We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to join the GroupMe team, a consumer product built around socially rich, informal group conversations at scale. In this role, you will think beyond screens and pixels, seeing interfaces as intelligent systems, workflows as conversations, and group experiences as living, evolving collaborators. You bring a solid visual design portfolio and proven experience designing and shipping consumer products, with the ability to balance craft, usability, and scale in highreach user experiences. You will design AI integration that understands group context, social norms, and collective intent, supporting conversations in ways that are subtle, trustworthy, and socially aware.

As both a designer and a builder, you already embrace generative AI and agents to amplify your capabilities and unlock new potential. If you thrive in ambiguity, love exploring the unknown, and want to define design in the age of intelligence, we’d love to work with you.

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.

Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

Ship world-class AI applications that delight consumers with an emphasis on craft, quality, trust, and positive user and societal impact.
Translate abstract AI potential into tangible, elegant user experiences.
Drive speculative design explorations, future concepts, and vision work that stretch what’s possible, must value craft and translate vision into well-polished design prototypes.
Own a product area and be responsible for understanding user needs and behaviours, defining product requirements, managing end-to-end product development, launches and iterations.
Collaborate deeply with product managers, engineers, and researchers to define user flows, prototypes, and end-to-end journeys that blend human intent and AI potential.
Cross-functional communication and dependency management, scoping and scheduling, and seeing through implementation by collaborating with engineering through the finish line.
Find your own path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of users quickly and iteratively.
Champion ethical design thinking in AI-centred around inclusivity, transparency, and empowerment.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 4+ 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 5+ 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).

Visual design portfolio demonstrating excellence in interaction design, visual systems, and craft, with proven experience designing and shipping consumer products at scale.
Mastery across the full spectrum of product design, from high level systems thinking and information architecture to nuanced micro interactions, with the ability to design experiences that adapt through AI input and human feedback, especially in shared or group contexts.
A proven track record of solving complex and ambiguous problems with creativity and clarity, including work at the intersection of design, AI technology, product strategy, and user behavior in socially rich or consumer facing environments.
Demonstrated ability to leverage qualitative and quantitative research, behavioral signals, and real-world usage data to inform design decisions and create adaptive, personalized experiences for diverse user groups.
Hands on experience with generative AI systems, prompt-based workflows, or a solid interest in using AI as a design material within interactive and conversational experiences.
Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design intent, explain complex AI driven systems, and collaborate effectively with cross functional partners by translating complexity into clarity.

Preferred Qualifications

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).

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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