Creative Director at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Direction, Strategic Thinking, AI Tools, Product Storytelling, Collaboration, Inclusivity, Brand Campaigns, Narrative Structure, Digital Creative Executions, Audience Insights, Cultural Insights, Team Leadership, Marketing, Advertising, E-commerce, Copywriting

Industry

Software Development

Description

Use insights and strategic thinking to find the creative approach that will help our marketing breakthrough in today's complex social landscape. Ideate, develop and execute creative with a focus on our Owned & Operated channels - both organic and paid. Guide team members in the effective us of AI tools, proactively incorporating them into creative workflow to drive the development of cutting-edge solutions and improve speed to market. Inspire product storytelling efforts grounded in audience and cultural insights. Foster ongoing relationships with agency and production partners to ensure we are optimized for best-in-class creative work. Thrives in a team setting that promotes authenticity, collaboration, and inclusivity. Master's Degree in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design OR Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service design, copywriting, technical writing, writing (e.g. for marketing, advertising, e-commerce), brand design, or brand marketing OR equivalent experience. 4+ years experience as a leader in the creative space, managing team(s), and operating as a Group, or Executive Creative Director. 5+ years leading concurrent, multi‑workstream 360° brand campaigns for large product portfolios, owning the creative ideation /platform/campaign architecture. 5+ years experience storytelling: an innate understanding of the importance of narrative, across everything from internal presentations to compelling consumer-facing creative. 3+ years experience with AI tools and the role they can play in the creative process A portfolio showcasing impactful creative marketing with an orientation towards organic content. Master's Degree in in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design OR Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 11+ years experience working in product or service design OR equivalent experience. 8+ years experience of storytelling/narrative structure, pacing, graphics, music, shot selection and all key aspects of audio-visual content. 8+ years experience developing unifying brand narratives and creative platforms, and translating those platforms into digital creative executions. 8+ years experience in a fast-paced and demanding environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, and demonstrate judgment in the face of ambiguity.

Responsibilities

The Creative Director will use insights and strategic thinking to develop and execute creative marketing strategies across Owned & Operated channels. They will guide team members in utilizing AI tools and foster relationships with agency and production partners to ensure high-quality creative work.