Creative Director (Art), Social

The Global Marketing Engines & Experiences (GME&E) team is seeking a Creative Director (Art), Social to drive connected storytelling and visuals across Microsoft’s commercial marketing efforts.

• Drive creative direction of integrated campaigns across social, digital, and emerging platforms.
• Translate insights, trends, and cultural moments into breakthrough visual and editorial concepts.
• Lead ideation and development of social-first campaigns, content series, and real-time.
• Deliver quick-turn assets across formats (video, animation, stills).
• Craft compelling design systems, motion assets, photography, and content that support storytelling across the funnel.
• Ensure visual consistency and creative excellence for all deliverables.
• Present and pitch ideas to internal stakeholders and leadership with clarity.
• Stay updated on trends, internet culture, and audience behaviors to inform and inspire work.
• Partner with copywriters, strategists, and marketing teams to meet campaign objectives and audience needs.
• Exhibit design innovation, including the application of AI tools and workflows to scale quality creative production.
• Manage multiple projects and timelines while maintaining a high standard of craft and leadership.
• Collaborate across creative and production partners (internal and external) to ensure world-class execution.

• Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Design, Art Direction, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 3+ years experience in art direction, visual storytelling, or integrated campaign development OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in social-first content creation, including video, animation, and real-time visuals.
• 3+ years of experience with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and motion/3D tools.
• 3+ years of experience in design or art direction roles in B2B (business-to-business), technology, enterprise environments, or related environments.
• 3+ years of experience and a portfolio/design samples showcasing campaign work, platform-specific design, and brand systems is required.

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

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