Job Location: The primary location for this position is Redmond, WA. Additionally, there are three other locations where this role may be based. Candidates who do not reside in one of these four areas will be relocated to Redmond.

This role is flexible in that you can work up to 50% from home.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we 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 alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

• Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Communications or related art field AND 2+ years experience in art design or a related art field working on computer games or entertainment OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in motion design, animation, or visual storytelling.
• 2+ years of experience in motion design tools such as After Effects, Figma, Lottie, Principle, or similar.
• A portfolio showcasing expressive motion work across brand, campaign, and social formats.

• Create high-quality motion design and animation assets for brand campaigns, social content, and experiential activations.
• Translate creative concepts into expressive motion narratives that reinforce brand identity and storytelling goals.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, ACDs, and cross-functional teams to ensure motion aligns with campaign strategy and visual direction.
• Contribute to motion libraries and toolkits that support consistency and reuse across teams. Maintain a high bar for craft, quality, and attention to detail across all deliverables.
• Stay current with trends in animation, design, and technology to bring fresh thinking to the team.