Senior Visual Storyteller

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Visual Storyteller to join our team at Microsoft. As an experienced visual designer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI products and experiences, collaborating with a collective of designers, futurists, researchers, and engineers.

Our ideal candidate is a deeply creative person with a keen eye for detail, a sense of visual aesthetics, and the ability to transform complex ideas into simple, compelling content. If you have a passion for storytelling and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

The Senior Visual Storyteller will be responsible for producing high-quality video and graphic content, working closely with design and product owners across Microsoft AI experiences. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within time constraints.

• Collaborate with a team of Video Artists, Designers, Writers, Producers, Motion Designers, and Art Directors to produce high-quality video and graphic content.
• Work closely with design and product owners across Microsoft AI experiences to visually present our vision and highlight our products to internal and external audiences.
• Work on the full production cycle, creating visual assets to be animated by Motion Artists, starting with initial creative concepting through to final delivery.
• Effectively work within time constraints and proactively work to mitigate issues that might affect project deadlines.
• Manage, synthesize, and adapt to feedback from stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of communication with internal and external parties.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 3+ 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).
• Experience using design tools to produce engaging 2D & 3D visually appealing content.
• An online portfolio demonstrating your experience in visual design.
• Knowledge of digital video formats & their associated workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

• Supplementary 2D/3D motion skills.
• Background collaborating with UI/UX designers.
• TV, film, or web multimedia production.
• Storyboarding, audio, or other design skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create content using large language models (ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, etc.).
• High proficiency with Adobe CC, Cinema 4D (or equivalent 3D software) & Figma.

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience. Microsoft offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.