Creative Director (Art Director
Job in
Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, USA
Listed on 2026-08-02
Listing for:
Microsoft
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Creative Advertising / Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing -
Creative Arts/Media
Creative Advertising / Marketing, Digital Marketing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Microsoft's Consumer Marketing team is seeking a Creative Director (Art Director) to guide visual direction and storytelling across Microsoft's consumer portfolio. The role blends hands-on concepting with mentorship of junior creatives and close collaboration with cross-functional teams, spanning Copilot, Surface, Windows, Microsoft 365, and emerging AI experiences.
LocationRedmond, WA (onsite)
SalaryUSD 142, per year
Responsibilities- Define and lead the visual creative direction across integrated, multi-channel marketing efforts including launches, campaigns, demos, executive storytelling, and ongoing go-to-market communications.
- Shape breakthrough creative rooted in conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and craft execution.
- Serve as a cross-functional creative lead, partnering across Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Product Marketing, Engineering, and agency teams to solve complex business and narrative challenges.
- Lead and influence across visual disciplines including art direction, graphic design, UX, typography, motion, photography, film, illustration, 3D, presentation design, and emerging digital experiences.
- Develop and present compelling creative frameworks and narratives to executive stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and precision.
- Guide internal creatives, freelancers, production partners, and agencies to deliver strategically grounded, digitally native creative work.
- Ensure creative consistency and best practices across fast-moving, ambiguous work streams while maintaining a high bar for taste, detail, and execution.
- Incorporate AI tools and emerging technologies thoughtfully into the creative process to accelerate ideation, production, and innovation.
- Contribute hands‑on creative development when needed, including concepting, visual direction, storytelling, reviews, and refinement.
- Embody our Culture and Values.
- Master's Degree in a related field AND 6+ years experience creating and leading breakthrough creative work for globally recognized brands.
- OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field AND 8+ years experience creating and leading breakthrough creative work for globally recognized brands.
- OR equivalent experience demonstrating a track record creating and leading breakthrough creative work for globally recognized brands.
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft products
- AI tools
- AI-enabled creative workflows
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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