Microsoft Product Designer (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide

Microsoft's Product Designer interview process at the mid-level combines recruiter screening, design assessments, portfolio-driven technical interviews, system design discussions, behavioral evaluations, and hiring manager conversations. The process evaluates design thinking, technical execution, collaboration skills, and cultural alignment across 5-6 rounds spanning 3-4 weeks. Mid-level candidates are expected to demonstrate ownership of end-to-end design projects, user research capability, design systems knowledge, and ability to articulate design decisions to cross-functional stakeholders.