Microsoft
Senior Manager - Social & Creative
Microsoft
Location:
Redmond, WA Remote Flexibility:
Work up to 50% from home
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees work with a growth mindset, innovate, collaborate to realize shared goals. We create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive.
Responsibilities
Set and evolve the creative direction for E&E initiatives, focusing on brand expression across photography, motion, copywriting, and digital renderings.
Lead the development of scalable motion design systems that reinforce brand identity and enhance user experience across platforms.
Define animation principles and motion language that support storytelling, interaction, and emotional engagement. Develop and maintain brand guidelines and creative playbooks for internal teams and external partners.
Translate complex technologies into intuitive, inspiring experiences in collaboration with product and marketing teams.
Lead creative reviews, provide actionable feedback, and foster a culture of craft, curiosity, and innovation.
Represent the Design Studio in strategic conversations across the organization, advocating for design excellence and user empathy.
Required/Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Communications, or related art field AND 8+ years experience in art design or related field working on computer games or entertainment OR equivalent experience.
5+ years people‑management experience (e.g., Lead Artist, Art Manager, Creative Director).
8+ years experience in creative disciplines such as brand design, art direction, motion design, or creative leadership.
8+ years experience leading global creative teams across multiple disciplines.
A portfolio showcasing creative direction across motion/animation, photography, video, and digital renderings.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Communications, or related art field AND 15+ years experience in art design or related field working on computer games or entertainment OR equivalent experience.
8+ years people‑management experience (Leads).
12+ years experience using related software and packages (Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop/Adobe suite, etc.).
12+ years experience shipping multiple projects or products end‑to‑end.
12+ years experience integrating campaign data, audience insights, and performance signals into creative operations.
12+ years experience with modular storytelling and scalable content systems and proficiency with production and collaboration tools (Asana, Airtable, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, M365).
12+ years experience in business‑to‑business or enterprise marketing, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
12+ years experience in motion design systems and animation principles as applied to branding and product storytelling.
12+ years experience navigating large, matrixed organizations and driving clarity in complex environments.
12+ years experience building relationships with stakeholders and peers.
12+ years experience conceptual thinking and ability to distill ideas into compelling creative.
Compensation Base pay range: USD $139,900 – $296,400 per year (U.S.). Different ranges apply for specific locations such as the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City.
Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until November 14th 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employment Microsoft is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.
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Microsoft
Location:
Redmond, WA Remote Flexibility:
Work up to 50% from home
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees work with a growth mindset, innovate, collaborate to realize shared goals. We create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive.
Responsibilities
Set and evolve the creative direction for E&E initiatives, focusing on brand expression across photography, motion, copywriting, and digital renderings.
Lead the development of scalable motion design systems that reinforce brand identity and enhance user experience across platforms.
Define animation principles and motion language that support storytelling, interaction, and emotional engagement. Develop and maintain brand guidelines and creative playbooks for internal teams and external partners.
Translate complex technologies into intuitive, inspiring experiences in collaboration with product and marketing teams.
Lead creative reviews, provide actionable feedback, and foster a culture of craft, curiosity, and innovation.
Represent the Design Studio in strategic conversations across the organization, advocating for design excellence and user empathy.
Required/Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Communications, or related art field AND 8+ years experience in art design or related field working on computer games or entertainment OR equivalent experience.
5+ years people‑management experience (e.g., Lead Artist, Art Manager, Creative Director).
8+ years experience in creative disciplines such as brand design, art direction, motion design, or creative leadership.
8+ years experience leading global creative teams across multiple disciplines.
A portfolio showcasing creative direction across motion/animation, photography, video, and digital renderings.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Communications, or related art field AND 15+ years experience in art design or related field working on computer games or entertainment OR equivalent experience.
8+ years people‑management experience (Leads).
12+ years experience using related software and packages (Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop/Adobe suite, etc.).
12+ years experience shipping multiple projects or products end‑to‑end.
12+ years experience integrating campaign data, audience insights, and performance signals into creative operations.
12+ years experience with modular storytelling and scalable content systems and proficiency with production and collaboration tools (Asana, Airtable, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, M365).
12+ years experience in business‑to‑business or enterprise marketing, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
12+ years experience in motion design systems and animation principles as applied to branding and product storytelling.
12+ years experience navigating large, matrixed organizations and driving clarity in complex environments.
12+ years experience building relationships with stakeholders and peers.
12+ years experience conceptual thinking and ability to distill ideas into compelling creative.
Compensation Base pay range: USD $139,900 – $296,400 per year (U.S.). Different ranges apply for specific locations such as the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City.
Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until November 14th 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employment Microsoft is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.
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