Microsoft · 5 days ago
Brand Designer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $296K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft AI is focused on crafting a cohesive brand identity for its AI Companion products. The Principal Brand Designer will lead cross-functional teams to integrate brand identity into product experiences, ensuring a unified and compelling presence across all touchpoints.
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Responsibilities
Champion the intersection of product and brand design, ensuring every product touchpoint is an authentic expression of our core brand identity and values
Lead creative and design work to apply brand identity cohesively across product features, flows, and user journeys, translating abstract principles into tangible, impactful experiences
Drive collaboration between brand, product, and engineering, connecting the dots from brand principles to design system to engineering implementation for a unified and scalable ecosystem
Deliver world-class brand experiences in AI applications, with a focus on craft, narrative, quality, and positive societal impact
Develop and evolve a robust, flexible design system that embodies the brand and can be efficiently implemented by engineering teams across diverse products and platforms
Own and articulate the product’s visual and verbal style, collaborating with marketing, engineering, UX, and research partners to maintain consistency and excellence
Communicate and collaborate across teams, managing dependencies, schedules, and design integrity from concept through implementation
Mentor and inspire designers, setting high standards for creative excellence, inclusivity, and professional growth
Translate business and brand goals into visionary strategies, actionable roadmaps, and measurable outcomes
Foster a culture of experimentation, feedback, and continuous learning within the design team and across disciplines
Qualification
Required
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)
A portfolio or work samples highlighting at least 5 years of experience synthesizing brand and product design, leading the application of brand identity in product environments, and delivering end-to-end creative solutions
Preferred
Proven ability to connect high-level brand principles to design system architecture and engineering implementation, ensuring fidelity and scalability
Experience setting creative vision for complex, cross-platform products and building consensus across multifunctional teams
High level of craft in both visual and experiential design, with a demonstrated ability to translate brand narratives into intuitive digital experiences
Expertise in research-led design, leveraging qualitative and quantitative insights to refine and validate brand expression in product
Desire or experience collaborating with engineering teams to ensure brand is reflected accurately in product implementation
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, adapting quickly in a fast-moving, innovative environment
Leadership in fostering a positive, inclusive, and creative team culture that bridges brand and product thinking
Company
Microsoft
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