Senior Art Director, Interactive at Microsoft | AdTechTalent
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Senior Art Director, Interactive
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Key details
Salary
Not specified
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Years experience
5-10
Location
Mountain View, United States; Redmond, United States
Full job description
Microsoft Consumer Marketing seeks a Senior Art Director, Interactive to lead creative direction and interactive design for digital campaigns and brand storytelling across Windows, Surface, Microsoft 365, Copilot, and other consumer experiences. The role requires 5+ years experience in interactive web design, art direction, and digital storytelling, with proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, front-end web capabilities, and AI creative tools. Responsibilities include leading concept development, visual design, collaboration with developers, and shaping integrated campaigns. The position is full-time, based in Redmond, WA or Mountain View, CA. Salary ranges from $119,800 to $234,700 annually in most U.S. locations, with higher ranges in the San Francisco Bay and New York City areas.
What you'll do
Lead the development of highly conceptual creative ideas and visual storytelling systems across digital channels
Translate strategic business objectives into compelling creative platforms, campaigns, launch experiences, and brand moments
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Requirements
Master's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Advertising, Art Direction, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or related field AND 4+ years experience designing and shipping interactive web experiences for leading consumer or product brands
OR Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Advertising, Art Direction, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or related creative field AND 5+ years experience designing and shipping interactive web experiences for leading consumer or product brands
OR equivalent professional experience (e.g., demonstrated success concepting, designing, and launching award-winning interactive experiences, digital campaigns, and websites for leading consumer brands)
Preferred: Master's Degree AND 6+ years experience designing and shipping interactive web experiences
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience designing and shipping interactive web experiences
8+ years of experience in art direction, creative design, interactive design, or related disciplines
Portfolio of relevant work for review
Experience developing original campaign ideas, visual territories, and storytelling systems across multiple channels
Experience creating websites, launch experiences, editorial storytelling, and immersive digital moments
Experience presenting creative work and strategic rationale to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Experience with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and modern creative workflows
Experience with front-end web capabilities and digital production processes
Experience working with globally recognized consumer brands or leading creative agencies
Experience leading integrated campaigns spanning digital, film, social, experiential, and emerging platforms
Experience with motion design, animation, and interactive storytelling principles
Experience collaborating with developers to bring ambitious creative concepts to life
Experience utilizing AI-powered creative tools to enhance ideation, design exploration, and production workflows
Tech stack
FigmaAdobe Creative Suitefront-end web capabilitiesAI-powered creative tools
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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