Microsoft Consumer Marketing - Creative Director (Art Director)

About this role

Define and lead the visual creative direction across integrated, multi-channel marketing efforts including launches, campaigns, demos, executive storytelling, and ongoing go-to-market (GTM) 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

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 (e.g., demonstrated experience creating and leading breakthrough creative work for globally recognized brands)

Master's Degree in a related field AND 8+ years experience creating and leading breakthrough creative work for globally recognized brands. OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field

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