Senior UX Designer
Location: Redmond
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior UX Designer to join our
dynamic web marketing team. This role is crucial in shaping the
digital experiences across a multitude of commercial products,
campaigns and marketing content for our users by focusing on
website strategy, system level design, information architecture,
and page-level UI design. The ideal candidate will have a
background in creating user-centered websites that are both
innovative, scalable, accessible, functional and visually
appealing. The Senior UX Designer acts as both a trusted strategic
advisor and practitioner that can help translate our the objectives
of our business partners into elegant, scalable solutions.
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.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to
cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to
positively impact our culture every day. Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Business,
Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related
field AND 3 years of professional UX experience leading creative
work, branding, graphic design, marketing and digital OR equivalent
experience. 3 years experience with design tools such as Figma,
Photoshop, Illustrator, wireframing tools, etc 3 years experience
conducting user research and usability testing. 3 years experience
in customer journey mapping 3 years experience in design
innovation. Additional or Preferred Qualifications Bachelors Degree
in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public
Relations, or related field AND 5 years integrated marketing (e.g.,
digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management,
marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or
related experience OR Masters Degree in Business, Marketing,
Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 2
years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social
media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business
planning, marketing operations, or related experience OR equivalent
experience. Experience with design systems, Adobe Experience
Manager (AEM), and generative AI tools Experience with Microsoft
productivity and collaboration tools such as Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, Teams Integrated Marketing IC4 - The typical base pay range
for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year.
There is a different range applicable to specific work locations,
within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan
area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is
USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year. Microsoft will accept
applications for the role until June 18, 2025. Responsibilities
Website Strategy: Partner with business stakeholders to translate
web marketing objectives into comprehensive website experiences.
Develop and implement comprehensive website strategies that align
with business goals and enhance the user experience. This includes
understanding user needs, market trends, and business objectives to
create a cohesive and effective digital presence. It also includes
a consultative approach and partnership with a variety of
stakeholders. Information Architecture: Design and structure the
information architecture of our websites to ensure intuitive
navigation, easy access to information, and connection to the
Microsoft brand. This involves organizing content in a way that is
logical and user-friendly. Page-Level UI Design: Create detailed
page-level User Interface (UI) designs that are visually appealing
and provide a seamless user experience. This includes designing
layouts, selecting appropriate color schemes, typography, and
ensuring consistency across all pages. User Research: Conduct
primary and secondary research to gather insights into trends,
competitive assessments, user behavior, needs, and pain points. Use
this information to inform design decisions and improve the overall
user experience. Prototyping and Wireframing: Develop prototypes
and wireframes to visualize design concepts and test them with
users. Iterate on designs based on user feedback and usability
testing. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams,
including site managers, product marketing managers, developers,
and creatives to ensure that design solutions are accurate,
feasible and aligned with business goals. Usability Testing:
Conduct usability testing to evaluate the effectiveness of design
solutions and identify areas for improvement. Use findings to
refine and enhance the user experience. Journey & Data Analysis:
Assess performance and the efficacy of your design solutions
through data and insights, proactively recommending ideas and
optimizations grounded in best practice. Fearless Innovation: While
we have standards, guidelines and a design system, we also have the
most innovative, cutting edge AI at our fingertips. Fearlessly
recommend new ways of leveraging these tools, showcase them,
celebrate them, and use them to forge new, efficient ways of
working. Other: Embody our Culture and Values
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