Packaging Designer

The Global Packaging organization at Microsoft is looking for an exceptional designer with 2 + years of professional experience in structural package design.

Candidate should have an industrial design background, including structural packaging design knowledge and skills. Candidate must have demonstrated success in driving conceptual ideas from ideation to iteration and presentation. This Candidate will be working within an internal Design Team to deliver world class design solutions for major global product lines such as Xbox, Surface, Microsoft Hardware, Windows and Office.

The Global Packaging Team is a multidisciplinary team whose charter is to design world-class packaging experiences that are premium, innovative, delight consumers and unify our hardware ecosystem. Our goal is to ensure full integration of brand, user interface, and business strategy to create great packaging. This position will report directly into the Creative Director, Global Packaging Design and round out our packaging design team with a creative, hands-on and energetic professional who is willing to learn and grow with the team.

Overview

Great design doesn’t happen by accident. It takes a dedicated, highly skilled team that is deeply involved from initial concept to production. As a member of the Global Packaging Design Team you will be supporting the generation, development and execution of packaging design solutions for Microsoft hardware (and software) products.

Global Packaging is part of WDG (Windows Devices Group) and our cultural values of Be Relentless, Fail Fast, Be Human, Grab an Oar and No Cynics foster a dynamic and exciting approach to our craft, as well as creative and collaborative work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

This position will require a hands-on collaborative person who can independently ideate, create and socialize packaging design solutions in partnership with stakeholders and GP design and development team mates. In this capacity, the candidate will leverage deep knowledge, passion, and practical experience in packaging design, sketching, 3D form development, prototyping, and skillful presentation and communication abilities. Your creative ability to develop and deliver rich experience-led design solutions in collaboration with other designers, packaging engineers and cross-functional stakeholders is critical to success.

The ability to have direct impact on Microsoft’s consumer brands and products, including Xbox and Surface and other connected consumer products, is an exceptional opportunity that will be positively challenging and rewarding for the right candidate.

Requirements

• 2+ years professional experience in an agency / corporation conceptualizing, designing and delivering world class packaging and brand experiences.

• Customer focus design process background with proven ability to deliver design that aligns with a brand vision(s).

• Expert with one or more 3D tools, Pro/E, Alias, Rhino, SolidWorks advanced surfacing capabilities and high volume molding techniques a must.

• Experience with 2D dieline development a distinct advantage.

• Strong knowledge in materials and manufacturing processes common to the consumer packaging industry.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating breadth and creativity in successful packaging and product design, versatility with design and rapid prototyping tools and methods, and a strong understanding of design and creative process is required.

• Comfort with designing under tight / dynamic deadlines.

• Proven ability to innovate within and extend current technology through design.

• Strong visual and communication skills through sketching, illustration, and 3D form creation. Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Keyshot.

• Strong organizational skills to managing multiple projects at once. Highly motivated and self-driven individual.

• Willingness to learn & a motivation to inspire others!

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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to askstaff@microsoft.com.