Microsoft's Brand Creative Lab is looking to shape and elevate the visual storytelling of Microsoft's consumer brands, including Copilot Consumer, Microsoft Surface, Microsoft 365, Windows, Edge, and Bing, by leading the design vision across integrated campaigns, product launches, and brand initiatives.
Requirements
- 4+ years of graphic design in an agency or in-house.
- 4+ years experience as a designer or creative director.
- 5+ years of graphic design in an agency or in-house.
- 8+ years experience as a designer or creative director.
- Proficiency in Figma.
- Familiarity with AI-enhanced design tools and workflows.
- Understanding and proven execution of design fundamentals including typographic systems, iconography, color theory, brand identity, design principles, layout and motion/behavior design.
Responsibilities
- Lead the visual identity systems for Microsoft’s consumer brands, including Copilot, Windows, Copilot+ PC, Surface, M365, Edge & Bing.
- Translate strategic briefs into compelling visual narratives that align with brand standards and business goals.
- Partner with art directors and motion designers to create beautiful and inclusive expressive content that delights and engages our customers.
- Analyze our existing visual systems and experiences, understand customer needs, and identify ways to improve our design systems.
- Guide the use of AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance creative workflows and accelerate delivery.
- Collaborate with external agencies and production partners to scale creative output while maintaining quality.
- Obsessive eye for details and sets high standards for art and design.
Other
- Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service design.
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design.
- OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems).
- Portfolio demonstrating your expertise in designing products and experiences with a sophisticated approach to visual design and brand expression as well as deep systems thinking.
- Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
