Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

We are seeking a highly creative Graphic Designer to support the development of engaging social content and large-scale campaign assets in a fast-paced, highly visible environment. This role combines independent creative ownership with collaborative execution, requiring a designer who can generate compelling concepts while also bringing established campaign visions to life with precision and consistency. The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller who can transform complex ideas, emerging technologies, and technical concepts into clear, engaging, and audience-friendly designs. Success in this role requires both conceptual creativity and production excellence across digital and physical formats.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Marketing Design, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Experience

• Proven experience in graphic design with a strong portfolio showcasing social media, brand, and marketing design work.
• Experience designing for social media and digital-first channels.
• Experience supporting campaign, event, or production design initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical or complex concepts through accessible visual storytelling.

Core Skills

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Strong knowledge of:
• Typography
• Layout design
• Visual hierarchy
• Color theory
• Brand systems
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with creative leadership.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating assets intended for motion graphics or light animation workflows.
• Working knowledge of Figma.
• Strong understanding of digital and social media best practices.
• Passion for emerging technologies, digital experiences, and social media trends.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate the ability to balance creative ownership with collaborative execution.
• Present a portfolio showcasing strong social media and brand design work.
• Show evidence of creating visually bold, attention-grabbing content suitable for social platforms.
• Be comfortable discussing portfolio examples and design rationale during the interview process.
• Thrive in an environment that alternates between independent creative work and high-volume campaign production.
• Deliver accessible, globally-ready creative assets.

Portfolio Submission Required

Candidates must include a portfolio either:

• As a separate attachment, or
• As a link within the résumé.

Portfolios submitted only through supplier notes or external comments cannot be reviewed and may result in disqualification.

Assessment Process

Interview Process

Round 1

• Interview with the hiring sponsor focused on portfolio review, design approach, and role alignment.

Round 2 (if required)

• Interview with a Full-Time Art Director focused on design execution, collaboration, and production workflows.

Candidate Preparation

• Portfolio must be ready for detailed discussion.
• Candidates should be prepared to walk through examples of social media design, campaign work, and brand execution.

Performance Measurement

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Timely delivery of creative assets.
• Consistent adherence to brand guidelines and creative direction.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, including spelling, grammar, and design quality.
• Delivery of accessible and globally-ready content.
• Ability to maintain quality while managing volume during campaign periods.
• Effective collaboration with creative, marketing, and stakeholder teams.

Key Responsibilities

Social Design (Approximately 60%)

• Design compelling, on-brand social media assets that keep channels active, fresh, and engaging.
• Develop creative concepts and visual solutions while maintaining consistency with established brand standards.
• Translate complex technologies and technical concepts into simple, visually engaging content for broad audiences.
• Manage assigned work independently against a content calendar and project deadlines.
• Ensure high standards of quality control, including design accuracy, grammar, spelling, accessibility, and brand compliance.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions, team meetings, and content planning discussions.

Campaign Production Design (Approximately 40%)

• Partner with Art Directors and stakeholders to support major marketing campaigns.
• Execute high volumes of campaign assets using established design systems, creative briefs, and asset lists.
• Produce assets across multiple formats, including:
• Social media content
• Digital and physical banners
• Event and environmental signage
• Swag and promotional materials
• Presentation decks
• Campaign collateral
• Adapt and extend visual systems consistently across all deliverables.
• Create files that are animation-ready when required and collaborate closely with motion and video teams.
• Deliver high-quality assets efficiently during campaign production cycles.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Opportunity to work across a broad range of high-profile initiatives spanning multiple areas of the Microsoft business.
• Exposure to a highly visible and collaborative creative environment.
• Partnership with experienced designers, art directors, motion specialists, and marketing professionals.
• Variety of work across social media, digital campaigns, events, presentations, and brand experiences.
• A dynamic balance of creative ownership and large-scale campaign execution.
• Remote work environment with flexibility to accommodate time zone differences.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will demonstrate:

• A portfolio featuring bold, engaging visual work that stands out on social platforms.
• The ability to both originate creative concepts and successfully execute established creative visions.
• Strong design fundamentals coupled with a modern digital and social-first mindset.
• Confidence working independently while maintaining alignment with broader brand and campaign objectives.
• A proven ability to simplify and visually communicate complex ideas for broad audiences.