Creative Director - Communications - CoreAI

Redmond, WA (On-site)

$166K/yr – $296K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the visual communications strategy for CoreAI, leading a creative team to shape messaging across product, engineering, research, and developer relations with AI-powered production and measurement.

  • Leadership and creative direction: set vision and standards for visual assets across external and internal programs.
  • Cross-functional execution: partner with comms, marketing, product, and others to translate strategy into video, animation, images, and decks.
  • Innovation and quality: pilot new visual forms while maintaining taste and consistency across all assets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of high-talent creative professionals in shaping CoreAI's visual communications strategy and developing a wide range of visual materials in support of that strategy.
  • Partner with leaders across communications, marketing, product, engineering, research, and developer relations to drive a wide range of high-impact external and internal communications programs. This includes strategy and process development; content development (including video, animations, static images, and presentation materials); cross-functional leadership and coordination; and day-to-day execution.
  • Play a leadership role in exploring creative new forms of visual communication and ensuring a high level of quality and taste across all visual assets.
  • Leverage AI tools to explore new ways to generate materials, reach key audiences, and measure the impact of your work.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service design
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Humanities, Digital Communications, UX Design, Human Computer Interaction, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design, copywriting, technical writing, writing (e.g. for marketing, advertising, e-commerce), brand design, or brand marketing
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years people management experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
  • - Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in design, Visual Communication, Creative Direction, Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or related field. AND 8+ years' experience in creative direction, art direction, brand storytelling, campaign development, or related creative roles.
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience leading creative execution across multiple channels (e.g., digital, social, video, events), from concept through delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business and communications strategies into compelling creative concepts.
  • Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams (e.g., communications, marketing, product, agency partners) to deliver integrated creative work.
  • Portfolio requires demonstrating creative excellence, strategic thinking, and measurable business or brand impact.
  • 4+ year's experience leading or mentoring creatives (designers, writers) or managing agency partners, contributing to the delivery of high-quality work.
  • Experience developing and executing brand and storytelling frameworks across campaigns or product areas.
  • Experience in technology, AI, or B2B environments, simplifying complex topics into clear, engaging creative.
  • Experience supporting high-visibility moments (e.g., launches, campaigns, executive messaging, or keynotes).
  • Familiarity with modern content platforms (e.g., social, video, digital) and applying data/insights to refine creative output.
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