Microsoft Senior Content Designer 

United States, Washington 

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Are you interested in leading the evolution of a new product thatempowers anyone to, manageand customize copilotsend-to-end conversational AI platformThis is where the latest ideas and opportunities toempower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more

that product design only becomes great when language is straightforward, clear, and designed to flow naturally from one concept to the next.where you come in as a Senior Content DesignerUser RManagers and, to craft simple, clear, and—will havean immediate

Copilot Studio Dand inclusiveand value

be part of ain the power of inclusion, diversity of ideas and people, work/life balance, and the sheer joy of solving hard problems.

Content Designers apply theircore design skills of content strategy, information architecture, interaction design fundamentals, and digital communicationo delivergreat producteasy to understand andprinciples: crisp and clear,and approachable, and ready to lend a hand

other places,Content Designerswork acrossproducts from start to finishsurface ino land the most efficient and effective user experience

: Empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more

• with partner teamsacrossregions, withdifferent culturesand perspectives—something we think resultsin products that work better for everyone.
• Building a working understanding ofMicrosoft’s whole product portfolio strengthens domain knowledge, and can save you time, effort—and even earn you vital support from other teams.
• Success here means questioning assumptions (or at least testing them!) and pushing beyondwhat’sfamiliar.You’llexplore,validate, test, iterate, and adaptexperiencestodrive customerusage and satisfaction.
• Some products and features ship fast and get fine-tuned over time, while others involve longertimeframesand multiple teams and decision makers. Regardless of cadence,you’rea constant collaboratorand yourdesign input is critical to the product’s success at every juncture.
• Our promise:We’llsupport you and set you up for success—and regularly remind you how much we value your unique contributions tobusiness impactandthe success of products andprojects.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design, copywriting, technical writing, writing (e.g. for marketing, advertising, e-commerce), brand design, or brand marketing
  • Master's Degree in Arts, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 3+ years experience working in product or service design, copywriting, technical writing, writing (e.g. for marketing, advertising, e-commerce), brand design, or brand marketing
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• The ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements isrequiredfor this role.These requirements include but are not limited to specialized security screenings such as the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.For this position,you’llbe required to pass the background check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience crafting product user interfaces across a range of platforms including desktop, cloud services, and mobile.
• A portfolio of workdemonstratingexperience creating user-centered design solutions is a requirement for application. (Either upload your portfolio with your application or include a link to it on your resume or LinkedIn profile.)
• Your excellence in product content design and strategy gets your apps noticed and appreciated—and your senior skillset shows in your playbook of uniquely honed tools, approaches, and solutions.
• You’refluent in design and prototyping tools—Figma, Sketch, or similar—and interaction flows are a regular output of your solutions.
• You embrace research and data—it’ssecond nature to collaborate withUserResearchers and present customer-based, data-informed rationale for your ideas.
• You’reinnately curious. About design, about the customer landscape—you fuel your imaginationwith things big and small,soyou can apply what you know to solvenew problems.
• Communication skills that extend to your relationships. You know building relationships both within and beyond your team is key for driving impact-oriented collaboration—andultimately makinga difference for customers.
• A growth mindset—there’salways more to learn. Confidence and humility can coexist.You’requick to ownmistakes(we all make them)andwilling to reconsider and explore ideas.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 21, 2024.

Complexity brings out your curiositya seriously seasonedContent Designerwho lovesdeceptively simple software—the kinds of experiences that feel efficient, effortless, and rewarding becausesweated every detail and distilled every concept down to its purest, simplest form. You know the power ofgreat informationly easy

Yes, you know and love the cloud

ile you love simple, your skillset is anything but.apps from scratch as part of. With a diverse skillset and loads of experience, you trust yourand abilityto figure out the best next actionwithout a lot of second guessing or hand holding.) and are adept at influencing usingloads of optimism, a hunger for feedback, a retractable ego, andgrowth mindset.

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chops are interaction specific. Ifthinking about words,also envisioning the interface elementthat will make the best choice seem most obvious. You understand the concept of drilling down, reducing friction, and offeringbits ofguidance right when—and only when—needed. You know the value of using and contributing todesign patterns andUI toolkits, and style guides to keepcontent stays consistent, cohesive, and intentional.

a bedrock productand content

Sure, you know that clear communication starts with languageand you can articulate anything, no matter how complex. Butnot about just adding language to a visual design—on a mission, andan endend experience as well as individual featurestask flowsthat balance power and ease of use.

What to expect from this role

SeniorContent Designerthis product

• ingto a coherent vision and experience strategy.
• Aligningbusiness, brand, naming, messaging, and design strategiesusing yourexpertiseacrossthe broad domain of customer communications insideoroutside of Microsoft.
• Planning, crafting, and refiningnames and terms,messagingandcontent, UXflows, andin-productlanguage—testing,validating, and adapting for the next iteration. Some wins will be fast, and others may feel like they take forever to land.
• Ensuring our AI experiences meet Microsoft Responsible AIcriteria.
• Working within design systems:People will seek you out for answers on Microsoft’s brand voice,content style standards, terminology, common UI copy patterns, feature naming, and more.