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Microsoft Azure Edge + Platform (E+P) is a globally distributed team that builds and manages Azure’s adaptive cloud, Microsoft’s operating systems and engineering systems. The work that Azure E+P delivers impacts billions of customers and powers the success of nearly every Microsoft business.

We are building a new visual design team in Azure E+P and are looking for a Senior Motion Designer to pioneer this initiative. This role offers the opportunity to shape this new team’s direction and ethos from inception. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for creating compelling animations that narrate the story of our software products and platforms. Your work will bring to life the vision of leaders in Azure E+P, transforming their ideas into engaging videos and product demos. These visual narratives will be showcased in customer meetings, conferences, presentations to leadership, and on various Microsoft channels for broad public consumption.

We’re looking for a Senior Motion Designer who is self-motivated, thrives in uncharted territory, and is eager to chart the course ahead. Join us in this exciting journey as we shape the future of visual design at Azure E+P.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams to understand the latest features, customer scenarios and target events for the videos.

• Visualize, iterate and review stories with stakeholders. Draft briefs and scripts to sketch out plan for the videos before production commences.

• Collaborate with other designers in the team to animate individual shots, compile entire edit for a video, work with music and/or voiceover and merge the edit with audio.

• Create animated infographics that can communicate logistics or data in an easy to digest manner.

• Other:

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Technical Art, Game Design, or related field AND 4+ years technical art or industry-related design experience

• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Technical Art, Game Design, or related field AND 3+ years technical art or industry-related design experience

• OR equivalent experience.

• 4+ years experience using related software and packages (e.g., Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Creative Suite, SideFX Houdini, Zbrush, Substance Suite)

• 3+ years of experience with motion design and UX/UI design.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.  Microsoft Cloud Background Check:  This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Technical Art, Game Design, or related field AND 8+ years technical art or industry-related design experience

• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Technical Art, Game Design, or related field AND 6+ years technical art or industry-related design experience

• OR equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated skills in Illustrator, After Effects, Figma and Photoshop.

• Experience using FD software or working with 3D teams is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with design, development, and executive teams.  

• Ability to quickly respond to and implement feedback is crucial. 

Technical Art IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 23, 2024

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

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .