AI + Research and Bing work to make AI accessible to every individual and organization. Our goal is to augment and amplify human ingenuity with intelligent technology and services by infusing AI in everything we do - and we do this using a thoughtful approach when designing AI systems that extend and empower human capabilities in all aspects of life. Be a part of a team of designers, researchers, developers passionate about defining the forefront of AI for Microsoft's search products and services. As a Principal Director of Design within AI + Research and Bing Studio, you will be involved in every aspect of the product development process, from working with ethnographic experience researchers to expression and exploration in motion and prototypes, collaborating cross-functionally with major internal teams. You will be responsible for setting roadmaps and standards crafting the final pixel perfect expression for our visual and interaction patterns. Join us on our journey into unknown surfaces,
Work alongside Product Managers, Microsoft Research Scientists, and product engineering taking broad, conceptual breakthrough ideas and turning them into something human and meaningful. Contribute to defining user journeys and interaction patterns for new AI technologies and experiences across surfaces. Design flows and experiences that are incredibly simple, elegant, humanistic. Contribute to high-level strategic decisions with studio leadership and product and executive teams. Lead and track cross-functional team design sprints with members outside of the AI + Research and Bing Studio across
10+ years of industry experience. Demonstrate an unwavering ability to stare ambiguity straight in the face and chart a course to create, innovate, with a stark white blank canvas. Excellent communication skills. Drive a strong sense of empathy both personally and with teams using tools such as quantitative and qualitative data, user research, trends analysis, and keen observational skills. Ability to work with little initial direction, proactively communicating far and wide ensuring transparency and visibility. Have a strong focused experience in Graphic Design and Interaction Design with a thorough