Creative Director (Art Director)

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.

Location
Redmond, WA (onsite)

Salary
USD 142,800 - 304,200 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 workstreams 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.

Requirements

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.

Technologies

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft products

AI tools

AI-enabled creative workflows

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