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Creative Director - Communications - CoreAI

creative directioncommunicationsmarketingAI toolsvisual communicationteam leadershipcontent developmentbrand storytellingdigitalsocialvideopresentationcross-functional collaboration

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Director

Years experience

5-10

Location

Mountain View, United States; Redmond, United States

Full job description

Microsoft CoreAI team seeks a Creative Director - Communications to lead a team in shaping visual communications strategy and developing visual materials. Responsibilities include partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive communications programs, content development (video, animations, images, presentations), and leveraging AI tools for creative output and impact measurement. Requires Master's degree plus 6+ years experience or Bachelor's plus 8+ years in relevant fields, 4+ years people management, and ability to pass Microsoft security screenings. Preferred experience includes creative direction across multiple channels, brand storytelling, collaboration, and experience in technology or AI environments. Salary range USD 165,600 - 296,400 per year, higher in Bay Area and NYC. Locations: Redmond, WA and Mountain View, CA.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of creative professionals shaping CoreAI's visual communications strategy and developing visual materials
  • Partner with leaders across communications, marketing, product, engineering, research, and developer relations to drive high-impact external and internal communications programs
  • Develop strategy and process; content development including video, animations, static images, presentation materials
  • Cross-functional leadership and coordination; day-to-day execution
  • Explore creative new forms of visual communication ensuring high quality and taste across all visual assets
  • Leverage AI tools to generate materials, reach key audiences, and measure impact

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service design
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design, copywriting, technical writing, writing (e.g. for marketing, advertising, e-commerce), brand design, or brand marketing
  • OR equivalent experience
  • 4+ years people management experience
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements including Microsoft Cloud Background Check
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in design, Visual Communication, Creative Direction, Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or related field AND 8+ years experience in creative direction, art direction, brand storytelling, campaign development, or related creative roles
  • Experience leading creative execution across multiple channels (digital, social, video, events)
  • Ability to translate business and communications strategies into compelling creative concepts
  • Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams (communications, marketing, product, agency partners)
  • Portfolio demonstrating creative excellence, strategic thinking, and measurable business or brand impact
  • 4+ years experience leading or mentoring creatives or managing agency partners
  • Experience developing and executing brand and storytelling frameworks
  • Experience in technology, AI, or B2B environments, simplifying complex topics
  • Experience supporting high-visibility moments (launches, campaigns, executive messaging, keynotes)
  • Familiarity with modern content platforms and applying data/insights to refine creative output

Tech stack

AI toolsvideoanimationsstatic imagespresentation materialsdigitalsocialcontent platforms

Benefits

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation (details at https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay)

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