Highlights
Required Qualifications: Bachelors 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. The ideal candidate can move comfortably between disciplines, take ownership of projects when needed, and collaborate effectively with teams across design, research, engineering, product development, and other creative disciplines.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Redmond, WA |
| Industry | Computer Software |
| Salary | $102,100–$202,200 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1975 |
| Website | http://www.microsoft.com |
Description
Overview
The Creation + Expression Lab within Design + Research, Windows + Devices, is seeking a Creative Editor and multidisciplinary content creator to join our team in Redmond, Washington.
This Product Designer II role will help bring future products, experiences, and ideas to life through editing, cinematography, photography, motion design, sound, and visual storytelling. Editing and storytelling sit at the center of the role, with opportunities to contribute across the full production process-from early creative development and shooting through post-production and final delivery.
We're looking for a versatile maker with compelling visual and storytelling instincts who is highly proactive, self-sufficient, and comfortable operating in ambiguity. This person should be able to assess what a project needs, solve creative and production challenges independently, and move from an early idea toward a finished piece without relying on highly prescriptive direction.
The ideal candidate can move comfortably between disciplines, take ownership of projects when needed, and collaborate effectively with teams across design, research, engineering, product development, and other creative disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Edit and craft compelling product films, sizzles, prototypes, narratives, presentations, and other visual content from concept through final delivery.
- Capture video and photography of products, people, prototypes, environments, and experiences using professional production tools and techniques.
- Develop motion graphics, compositing, titles, transitions, and visual treatments that strengthen the story and communicate ideas effectively.
- Translate scripts, storyboards, creative direction, and early concepts into polished visual narratives with thoughtful pacing, sound, and visual craft.
- Support or independently lead productions across planning, shooting, lighting, audio, editing, color, sound, and delivery as appropriate.
- Collaborate with designers, researchers, engineers, product teams, and creative partners while adapting quickly as product and creative direction evolve.
- Proactively identify creative and production needs, independently solve problems, create structure when the path is unclear, and drive projects forward without waiting for detailed direction.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors 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).
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Media Production, Design, Photography, or a related field.
OR equivalent experience.
3+ years of professional experience in video editing, filmmaking, content production, motion design, or a related creative discipline.
Experience using professional editing and post-production tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or comparable software.
Portfolio or reel demonstrating capabilities in editing, visual storytelling, cinematography, motion design, or production.
Experience working across multiple areas of production, including editing, cinematography, photography, lighting, audio, motion graphics, and post-production.
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively and self-sufficiently, identify creative and production needs, and drive projects forward without highly prescriptive direction.
- Experience independently taking projects from early concept or raw footage through polished final delivery.
- Experience with CG animation, 3D workflows, rendering, compositing, or related visualization tools is a plus.
#W+DJOBS
Product Design IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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.
About Company
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Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.
Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.
WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.
We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.
WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.
GET THE BALL ROLLING
Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.
Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.
WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.
We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.
WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.
GET THE BALL ROLLING