Art Director (Junior/Mid Level)

About the role

We are seeking a junior‑mid level Art Director to join the Microsoft EMEA Creative Services Programme within VML. The role will support the creation of high‑quality, scalable creative across campaigns, content and experiences, translating business‑driven briefs into compelling visual solutions that adhere to Microsoft brand standards.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to creative ideation and develop visual concepts that respond to strategic briefs.
• Translate briefs into clear layouts, visual systems and production‑ready assets for digital, social and event channels.
• Ensure all outputs are on‑brand, consistent and compliant with Microsoft accessibility and brand guidelines.
• Adapt global concepts for local markets while maintaining visual consistency.
• Review and refine designs to guarantee clarity, quality and brand alignment.
• Collaborate closely with designers, copywriters and project teams to deliver integrated work.

Required profile

• Strong portfolio demonstrating design craft and foundational art‑direction skills.
• Ability to interpret business briefs and turn them into engaging creative solutions.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines or design systems.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).