Job Description
Job Title:Graphic Designer
Location: Remote; need to work PST hours
Duration: 18 Months
***MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING AT MICROSOFT***
Summary:
The main function is to create designs, concepts and sample layouts based on design principles and concepts. Graphic designer needs to have a high level of creativity and able to communicate their ideas to both internal and external clients. The ability to be flexible to client demands, work well under pressure and multi-task are required skills.
Job Responsibilities:
• Plan, analyze and create visual solutions to communication problems
• Develop overall layout and production design of publications or web interfaces as they relate to graphic design
• Prepare sketches or layouts to present to client
• Create charts and graphs from data given
Qualifications:
• Associate degree in design and/or certificate in graphic design required. Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred
• 5-7 years' experience required
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving ability
• Basic ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film
• Basic ability to visualize in 2D and 3D and understand aesthetic aspects of design
• Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images
• Experience with Adobe publishing and graphics software
Candidate Requirements
• Years of Experience Required – 5-7 years of professional UX experience leading creative work, branding, graphic design, marketing and digital
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interaction Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design or equivalent from an accredited school
• Candidates with Prior MSFT Experience with the Design Aspects in MWF or withing Azure (HIGHLY PREFERRED)
• Accomplished presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated experience successfully working with a cross-disciplinary design team
• Experience in a consulting or agency environment preferred
• Expert in customer journey innovation, implementing design systems, use digital UX tools like Figma.
• Inclined to industry trends, technology, design tools and processes.
***MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING AT MICROSOFT***