Senior Visual Designer

Aetna; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 218,400; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft in Seattle is seeking a Senior Visual Designer for the Windows and Devices Design Studio to shape the future of AI‑driven design systems. You will define the visual language, craft accessible experiences, and collaborate with product teams to deliver world‑class components.

You’ll mentor peers, advocate for human‑centered design, and contribute to documentation and cross‑team alignment. A strong portfolio and expert UX visual skills are essential, with experience in Figma and front‑end

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with multiple years of product design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual design excellence and design systems work.
• Ability to lead multi-team alignment on UX strategy and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evolve Windows visual language to stay intuitive, accessible, and forward‑looking.
• Collaborate with product, design, content, engineering, and user researchers.
• Align design solutions with business goals and user needs from concept to implementation.
• Solve complex problems with clear, delightful visual and interaction design.
• Present concepts to leadership and influence product decisions.
• Deliver world‑class designs from concept through shipping.
• Mentor teammates, foster inclusion, and promote customer‑centric culture.

Skills

Figma

Design systems

Visual design

Front-end basics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, HCI, UX, Interaction Design, or related field

Master’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, HCI, UX, Interaction Design, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Visual Designer to join our Windows and Devices Design Studio, a team at the forefront of shaping the future of technology during the critical AI revolution. This pivotal role centers on enhancing our Design Systems for Windows, where innovation meets practical application. The studio remains committed to delivering outstanding designs that significantly impact the lives of over one billion users worldwide. As a Senior Visual Designer, you will drive the aesthetic and functional elements of our products, ensuring they are cutting‑edge, universally accessible, and enjoyable.

Responsibilities

• Evolve the Windows operating system’s visual language to align with the age of AI, ensuring it remains intuitive, accessible, and forward‑thinking.
• Collaborate harmoniously with product management, visual and interaction designers, content creators, engineers, and user researchers to shape world‑class components, patterns, and design documentation.
• Champion design solutions by aligning them with business and user objectives, delivering exceptional interaction and visual designs from initial concept to final implementation.
• Solve complex design problems in simple and intuitive ways, blending brand personality, visual elements, motion, and sound to create delightful experiences.
• Present design concepts to leadership, actively influencing product decisions in favor of human‑centered design enhancements.
• Deliver world‑class interaction and visual designs from initial concept through to shipping.
• Activate cultural change, invest in personal and team growth, mentor colleagues, and advocate for a customer‑centric mindset while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

Required / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 5+ years experience working in product or service design.
• Master’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design.
• Equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for an iterative design process and human‑centered design.
• Proficiency in Figma, including comprehensive UI kits, Tokens, Variables, Variants, Prototyping, and more.
• Strong visual design capabilities with ability to apply and evolve a design language.
• Ability to synthesize design solutions from ambiguous concepts.
• Knowledge of groundbreaking applications, the latest UX metaphors, and a desire to continue learning.
• A portfolio that reflects expertise in conceptualizing and actualizing delightful, meticulously crafted products and experiences, with a refined approach to visual design and systemic thinking.
• Exceptional UI design skills with a sharp focus on visual details.
• Experience in leading efforts to align multiple teams toward a cohesive experience strategy.
• Develop experience documentation and facilitate the adoption of a unified UX approach.
• Informed product decisions with a balance of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal interactions, with meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to communicate work effectively across disciplines.
• Experience or willingness to learn front‑end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) or other prototyping tools.

Compensation and Benefits

Product Design IC4 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 – $218,400 per year. For roles in the SanFrancisco Bay area and NewYorkCity metropolitan area, the range is USD $145,800 – $238,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May7,2024.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.