SENIOR UX DESIGNER, Exchange, 825029

Job Category: Software Engineering: User Experience
Location: Redmond, WA, US
Job ID: 825029-102655
Division: Microsoft Office Division

Housed within Microsoft's MOD division, the Office Services Design studio is looking for an experienced individual with a passion for end-user focused design and communication, collaboration & productivity experiences. The team is looking to elevate its product through stellar interaction, visual, and motion design. Our UX team is a close community of researchers and designers who work, think, and play together.

Overview/Primary Responsibilities:

The candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end design of software applications and service driven application suites. Candidate will identify, generate, and evolve behavioral design patterns, user mental models, and design language across large scale desktop and mobile design frameworks, document and deliver innovative end-to-end experiences.

Qualifications:

5+ years of work related experience required. Must have ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of fundamental user-centered design principles, where a solid knowledge of interaction design process and tools (developing navigation flow, wireframes and information architecture) is combined with strong visual design skills and the ability to iterate based on user research.

Strong communication and project management skills are required. Ability to self-motivate and deliver high quality work under constant deadline constraints. Must have the ability to understand technology issues and communicate information effectively. Proficiency in current and emerging web technologies and standard design software packages a must. Motion design skills/knowledge is a plus.

Portfolio review required. Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design or related area required. A combination of education and experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

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