Creative Director - Communications - CoreAI

Overview

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Asemployeeswe come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In support of that mission, theCoreAIteam atMicrosoftis focused onempowering every developer to shape the future with AI.To do this, we are building a complete set of AI-driven developer tools, on top of a full-stack AI app and agent factory, with security and trust baked in from the start.This includes everything fromGitHub, which is rapidly becoming the center of gravity for AI-powered software development and operation, toMicrosoftFoundry, which enables organizations to build, orchestrate, and manage AI apps and agents of all kinds.

We are seeking a CreativeDirector- Communicationsto help drive strategic communicationsfor this work. In this role, you willlead a team ofhigh-talent creativeprofessionalsinshaping our visual communications strategy and developing a wide range of visual materials in support of that strategy.To do this,you'llemploycutting-edgeAI tools andpartner with a broad range ofcolleaguesacross product, engineering,research,communications, marketing, and developer relations,leveragingthe collectivestrength of ourtechnology and ourteams to drive positivecommunicationsoutcomes for the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of high-talent creative professionalsin shapingCoreAI'svisual communications strategy and developing a wide range of visual materials in support of that strategy.

• Partner with leaders acrosscommunications, marketing,product, engineering, research, and developer relationstodrive a wide range ofhigh-impact external and internal communications programs.This includes strategy and process development; content development (includingvideo, animations, static images, and presentation materials); cross-functional leadership and coordination; and day-to-day execution.

• Play a leadership role in exploring creative new forms of visual communication andensuring a high level of quality and taste across all visual assets.

• Leverage AI tools to explore new ways to generate materials, reach key audiences,and measure the impact ofyour work.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Other Requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience leading creative execution across multiple channels (e.g., digital, social, video, events), from concept through delivery.
• Demonstrated abilityto translate business and communications strategies into compelling creative concepts.
• Experience collaboratingacross cross-functional teams (e.g., communications, marketing, product, agency partners) to deliver integrated creative work.
• Portfoliorequiresdemonstratingcreative excellence, strategic thinking, and measurable business or brand impact.
• 4+ year's experience leading or mentoring creatives (designers, writers) or managing agency partners, contributing to the delivery of high-quality work.
• Experience developing and executing brandand storytelling frameworks across campaigns or product areas.
• Experience in technology, AI, or B2B environments, simplifying complex topics into clear, engaging creative.
• Experience supporting high-visibility moments (e.g., launches,campaigns, executive messaging, or keynotes).
• Familiarity with modern content platforms (e.g., social, video, digital) and applying data/insights to refine creative output.

Content Design M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600.00 - $296,400.00 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800.00 - $331,200.00 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Content Design M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.