Microsoft Employee Reviews for UX Designer

"Provided a great foundation."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I worked very closely with the UX Design lead and was exposed to their design process."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"To interview successfully with Microsoft, designers must have a strong portfolio and be able to sell their work while explaining their decision making process."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"While working closely with the UX Design lead, I felt disconnected from the rest of the team."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"While integrating contractors into the production process, allow them to attend occasional design reviews on the PM level. This will allow free flow of information and a glimpse into the decision making criteria for each specific project."

"I love the people I worked with. After 3 years it got tiring trying to fight to just do my job."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"The incredibly smart people and my work with Silverlight was amazing."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure whoever is going to be your manager that they have experience dealing with design."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"I didn't like the lack of respect for design and what we could offer to a project."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I think it is very important to have more senior designers in the high level decision meetings to make sure design is considered."