Senior Product Designer, Minecraft

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At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play.

Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence.

We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community.

As a Senior Product Designer, you will define specific product needs based on user insights to ideate and define solutions to meet user needs as well as business objectives. You will create and develop design concepts and specifications that optimize the emotional and functional experience of a product, experience, device, or service. This opportunity will allow you to focus on end-to-end user experiences, empathizing and balancing experiences with business and technical tradeoffs.

You will produce UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) designs from concept through delivery and sustainment, support interaction designs for hardware and/or software-based experiences, and partner with internal and external development teams, marketing and design groups to research and analyze customer feedback for incorporation into product enhancements, new product designs and overall design language and strategy. You are a starter and a finisher – someone who can inspire with concepts and can shepherd a design to ship. Above all, you have design craft, whether through pixels or storytelling, you can bring an experience to life that communicates and demonstrates our products and experiences. We are a design team with great passion for delightful and fun gaming experiences.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!

Required Qualifications:

• 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 OR 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
  • OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems).
• Experience in end-to-end product design with the ability to define user needs backed by insights, ideate solutions rapidly, and deliver quality designs from concept through implementation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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).
• 2+ years people management experience in their domain.
• 4+ years experience shipping products, services, or games and/or delivering to customers as a result of an end-to-end design process.

Product Design IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other 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 October 31, 2025.

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• Produce high fidelity mockups, wireframes, journey maps, and other elements to support interaction design and participate in product UX improvements by creating interaction models while acting as a liaison between users and products.

• Communicate and present your work and learnings to peers and managers within your studio team and communicate user needs to team members and recommend ideas to create a compelling productive narrative.

• Colllaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to define and refine product features and experiences, from initial ideation to final implementation. This includes conducting research, creating wireframes and prototypes, and continuously iterating based on feedback and validation.
• Embody our Culture and Values.