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[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556928414) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Microsoft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) / Principal Director, Creative Brand & Advertising ## Job description - Define and champion the creative vision for the Global Creative team, setting standards for quality, craft, innovation, and cultural relevance across all output - Build and scale the team from the ground up — establishing its operating model, team structure, culture, ways of working, and quality benchmarks - Own end-to-end creative production across brand campaigns, advertising content, digital, social, video, and experiential touchpoints Talent & People Leadership Attract, hire, develop, and retain world-class creative talent — including creative directors, art directors, and writers - Build a team culture of creative excellence, psychological safety, inclusion, and continuous growth Invest in the long-term development of your team, creating clear career paths and coaching - Master's Degree in design, marketing, advertising, communications, or related field AND 7+ years experience working in product or service design. OR Bachelor's Degree in design, marketing, advertising, communications, or related field AND 9+ years experience working in product or service design. OR equivalent experience. 5+ years of people management experience. Application must include a portfolio demonstrating breakthrough creative work across brand advertising, content, and digital — with clear evidence of range, craft, and impact at scale - 12+ years of experience in creative leadership at an in-house creative organization, top-tier advertising agency, or comparable organization - 6+ years of demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing creative campaigns - Proven ability to build or significantly scale a creative organization, including operating model design, process development, and culture-building Executive communication and influencing skills, with experience partnering effectively with senior marketing, brand, and business leaders Deep understanding of the relationship between brand strategy and creative execution across integrated campaigns - Demonstrated experience integrating AI tools into creative workflows in a meaningful and responsible way Background spanning both brand marketing and advertising creative disciplines Experience managing hybrid internal/external creative team models alongside agency partners - Familiarity with large-scale global brand portfolios spanning consumer software, hardware, or cloud-connected products - Manage relationships with agency partners and external creative vendors, defining the right blend of in-house and external resources - Build accountability structures, creative KPIs, and processes that balance creative ambition with delivery efficiency Innovation & AI ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 12, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: United States, Washington, Redmond, California, Mountain View[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556928414) ## More jobs at Microsoft ### [Associate Creative Director, Art & Film](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/33d9c9ae5297dd195f2e/) United States, Washington, Redmond, California, Mountain View ### [Creative Director, Copy - Windows, Surface & Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/0b6be9f3cf6548eea132/) United States, Washington, Redmond, California, Mountain View ### [Design Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/5dea08a06db04d071bf3/) United States, Washington, Redmond, California, Mountain View ### [Head of Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/df9b08051ce7c66ad1eb/) United States, Washington, Redmond, California, Mountain View ### [Principal Product Designer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/c534e46606e8a8355050/) United States, Washington, Redmond, California, Mountain View ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Retail Brand & Creative Strategy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/cd73a91abd9a38ecdb0b/) Citigroup · New York New York United States ### [Senior Associate Graphic Designer- Brand, Creative Team](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/fd29caa9f9c5cabb6a8f/) JPMorganChase · Chicago, IL, United States ### [Director, Creative Strategy & Brand Stewardship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bristol-myers-squibb/jobs/e6313564644ed1f7aeff/) Bristol Myers Squibb · Princeton - NJ - US ### [Director Creative Producing, Owned Brands](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/target/jobs/e352b69318de33367591/) Target · Minneapolis, MN ### [Creative Director, Brand Innovation Lab, US](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/8c5c7d2f2bcef8a196a5/) Amazon · US, NY, New York [Design jobs](/functions/design/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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