Senior Visual Designer - Design Systems for Windows

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

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