Head of Design

Full Job Description

Lead the design vision for Windows, Surface and Services Define and evolve the visual identity systems for Windows, Surface and Services. Establish design principles, standards and frameworks that guide creative expression across all customer-facing touchpoints. Ensure brand systems remain modern, relevant, distinctive and scalable across markets, audiences and platforms. Ensure creative work aligns with established design principles and visual standards regardless of channel or execution partner. Build world-class design systems Develop scalable systems including typography, color, layout, motion, imagery, iconography and visual frameworks. Establish standards that enable efficient execution while maintaining exceptional quality. Ensure brand systems can flex across a wide variety of business, marketing and customer needs. Establish design review processes that elevate both the quality and consistency of the work. Build strong partnerships with agency, production and design partners around the world. Collaborate closely with cross-functional creative leadership team to ensure campaign work and brand systems reinforce one another. Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Communications or related art field AND 8+ years experience in art design or a related art field working on computer games or entertainment OR equivalent experience. 5+ years people management experience (e.g., serving as a Lead Artist, Art Manager, Creative Director, etc.). 12+ years of experience in brand design, visual design, design leadership or related fields. Experience building, evolving and managing brand identity systems for globally recognized brands. Proven success leading multidisciplinary design teams and large-scale design initiatives. Deep expertise across visual identity, typography, photography, motion, digital experiences and design systems. Experience scaling design systems across multiple channels, markets and customer touchpoints. Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in identity design, brand systems and visual storytelling. Experience leading brand design organizations within technology, consumer products, retail or media. Experience partnering with advertising and creative leadership teams on large-scale campaign ecosystems. Demonstrated ability to balance long-term brand stewardship with evolving business and customer needs. Exceptional attention to craft, detail and systems thinking. Experience building and mentoring high-performing design teams.