Microsoft Principal Product Designer 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

459429653

The M365 Core Design Studio is looking for aPrincipal Product Designerto help shape AI-powered user experiences that span the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. In this role, you will drive design strategy and execution for key product areas, applying your deepin user-centered design,

have direct reports, you will lead by influence, set direction, and drive clarity across complex initiatives.

Success in this role requires the ability to work across a wide network of stakeholders, organizational boundaries, and leadership teams to create coherence, alignment, and momentum across multiple efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 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 equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional design efforts independently and collaboratively.
• Deepknowledge of interaction design, visual design, and systems thinking.
• Proficiencywith industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping platforms.
• Effective storytelling, presentation, and communication skills—especially in asynchronous formats.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and handle multiple workstreams in parallel.
• End-to-end problem-solving skills and experience working on large-scale product development.
• Experience designing with or for AI and large language models (LLMs).
• Familiarity with enterprise or productivity software and search experience design.
• Able to work across multiple organizational boundaries and virtual teams.
• Proavtiely shares early visual ideas to align stakeholders and gather feedback.
• Applies foundational AI concepts to design smarter user experiences.
• Drives clarity and direction without direct authority.
• Excels in building trust and alignment across disciplines and geographies.

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 April 28, 2025.

• Lead the design and prototyping of end-to-end user experiences, focusing on AI-driven solutions across multiple M365 products and platforms.
• Define experience frameworks and design systems that scale across screens, scenarios, and user needs.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and research teams to deliver high-quality, user-centered outcomes.
• Navigate ambiguity and shifting requirements with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Drive asynchronous and cross-time zone collaboration using tools and processes that promote visibility and feedback.
• Share early work visually and iteratively to generate clarity and build momentum.
• Help mentor and support other designers, setting a high bar for craft, innovation, and user advocacy.
• Champion the value of design throughout the organization.