Development and Design Lead-IEB-Xbox Ads (847929)

Job Category: Software Engineering: Creative
Location: Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 847929-120721
Division: Applications and Services Engineering

Do you want to help transform TV advertising and be part of building Microsoft's next $1B business? With a +76M console installed base and over 46M LIVE users, Xbox is operating at scale with an engaged audience on the TV that advertisers are eager to reach. At the same time, tens of millions additional users are engaging with Xbox Music, Xbox Video and our gaming portfolio across Windows, iOS, Android and the web as Xbox becomes a global digital entertainment service. We offer a unique opportunity for marketers to reach our audience uniquely across all screens.

We're a small and growing team of experienced advertising solution incubators, developers and evangelists working with truly inspiring entertainment technology. We brainstorm exciting and ground-breaking experiences and quickly build working prototypes on top of developing tech. We transform our ideas into reality through shipping first-to-market products and custom brand solutions.

You are a rare breed; an artistic visionary with a firm grasp on the technical underpinnings that breathe life into interactive creations. You have the ability to develop new ways of interacting & experiencing with aesthetic flare. The ability to use 2d and 3d methods and tools to communicate vision and solutions is a plus. Working with developing technology means you have to be adaptive, you must be a capable problem solver who is not afraid of big challenges. Well balanced communication and negotiation skills are essential as you will be inspiring, motivating, and partnering with a seasoned and highly skilled team of industry professionals.

As the Creative Director, you will be working collaboratively with lead designers, developers, solution strategists and clients to drive and support the vision you help create through all stages of production. You are a leader and are able to present your aesthetic vision concisely and memorably. You thrive in an environment of innovation and take pride in creating world-class user experiences.

Responsibilities:
Innovation - lead think-tank and brainstorming sessions to deliver vNext solutions, establishing XBL Advertising as the innovation leader in Gaming & Entertainment advertising solutions.
Design, Development & Production Management - Advise, direct, and facilitate internal and external design and development teams in the creation of advertising solutions, across multiple next-gen platforms.
Develop visual standards and style guides standards for broader creative group.
Establish and leverage industry-standard technology frameworks to facilitate smooth, quick-turn development and deployment of experiences
Partner Management - Long term relationship management with internal teams and external partners, consistently raising the quality bar for XBL advertising solutions.
Team Performance - Ability to manage a full spectrum of Artists, across multiple experience levels.
Internal Evangelism - Represent solutions, insights, and views of the XBL Design team with Country and Regional Management, Redmond Teams, and Senior Managers tasked with delivering content across the Xbox, Zune, Windows and MSN.com businesses. Conduct partner education meetings, as appropriate.
External Evangelism - Represent XBL Advertising design, service and innovation capabilities to external partners, customers and industry influentials. Attend industry events as appropriate, developing & presenting demos as proof of concepts.
Future Platforms - Identify & deliver feature requirements for future platform releases to improve efficiency, profitability, creative flexibility and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:
10+ years of experience developing world-class, forward-thinking brand experience solutions
5+ years managing multi-disciplinary design teams
Thorough understanding of all aspects of advertising campaign development process, from design methodology to technical craftsmanship and production
Working knowledge of Front End development technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, jQuery
Self-motivated and comfortable dealing with the ambiguity of v1 and incubation work
Passion for games, entertainment, technology, and amazing user experiences
Startup experience, first version product, or similar demonstrated background working in a greenfield area
Proven track record of managing both technical as well as design teams to success
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated knowledge and application of modern art processes and techniques for brand solutions
BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or equivalent.
All candidates must deliver a full resume with samples to be considered for this position

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