Embark on a rewarding journey at Microsoft, where you can build community, explore your passions, and achieve your best work. This Product Design Intern role invites you to leverage user insights to define product needs and develop innovative solutions that optimize user experiences.

You will focus on end-to-end user journeys, balancing user needs with business and technical considerations. The internship involves producing visual designs from concept to completion, supporting interaction designs for various platforms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate customer feedback into product enhancements and design strategies.

Microsoft is committed to empowering every person and organization globally. Our team fosters a growth mindset, drives innovation, and collaborates towards shared goals. We uphold values of respect, integrity, and accountability, cultivating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Collaborate closely with Engineering teams and conduct Quality Assurance to uphold design excellence. Contribute to the visual language of products by producing compelling visual designs under guidance.

Develop wireframes, journey maps, and other essential elements to support interaction design. Enhance product user experiences by actively participating in the creation of interaction models.

Clearly articulate your design work to peers and management within your immediate team. Partner with senior team members to craft compelling narratives for specific products or features.

Assist creative team members, program managers, and developers in defining product features. Participate in user studies to contribute to the delivery of impactful product design outcomes.

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or a related field is required. Equivalent experience, such as demonstrated expertise in product or service design or the application of design thinking to problem-solving, is also accepted.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (or current pursuit thereof) in a relevant design field coupled with at least two years of professional experience in product or service design. Alternatively, a Master's degree in a related design field with one year of relevant internship or work experience is advantageous.

Demonstrated experience in product or service design, or the application of design thinking to solve complex problems, is highly valued. This role offers a dynamic learning environment for aspiring designers to contribute and grow.