Microsoft Senior Product Designer Interview Preparation Guide
Product Designer
Microsoft
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Microsoft's interview process for Senior Product Designer combines behavioral assessments, design case studies, technical design discussions, and cross-functional collaboration evaluation. The process emphasizes end-to-end design thinking, user-centered problem solving, and alignment with Microsoft's mission to empower users through technology. Candidates are evaluated on design expertise, communication skills, and cultural fit across multiple rounds with different Microsoft team members.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Design Phone Screen
45 min3 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite: Product Design Case Study
90 min4 focus topicscase study
4
Onsite: Design System & Visual Design
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite: User Research & Testing Strategy
60 min3 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite: Behavioral & Cross-Functional Collaboration
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral