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Microsoft’s Brand & Advertising team is building world‑class creative and production capabilities to deliver high‑impact, globally scaled brand and campaign work. We are seeking a Senior Director of Production to lead end‑to‑end production across film, video, digital, social, experiential, and emerging formats, while modernizing how production operates in an AI‑accelerated, in‑house model. This is a rare opportunity to define the production engine behind one of the world’s most influential brands—at a moment of real transformation.
The Senior Director of Production will play a critical role in helping Microsoft move faster, work smarter, and deliver more impactful creative work by bringing production leadership in house and into the core of the creative process. This role is both strategic and hands‑on; owning production excellence today while architecting the future of how Microsoft produces creative work at scale, with speed, craft, and fiscal rigor.
Responsibilities
Production Leadership & Strategy
- Own the global production vision and execution for Microsoft’s in‑house advertising agency, spanning brand campaigns, product launches, always‑on content, and special initiatives as well as production relationship with external AORs and production companies
- Define and evolve modern production models, including hybrid in-house/external partnerships and direct‑to‑production‑company workflows
- Serve as the production authority across creative, strategy, media, legal, and finance partners
Operational Excellence
- Build and lead best‑in‑class production processes, to realize assets at scale. From approved concepts to production of finished, market‑ready assets across all formats and channels.
- Establish production governance, cost controls, and risk management practices by internalizing expertise historically held by external agencies
- Production planning, vendor management (studios, post‑production, photographers), TV/video production, digital adaptation at volume, OOH production, social asset output, asset QA and final delivery. Ensure all work is delivered on time, on budget, and to brand standards, across a complex global stakeholder ecosystem
Team & Capability Building
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing production team, including senior producers, producers and coordinator
- Partner closely with Creative, Design, Campaign leadership and Operations to ensure seamless, integrated delivery
- Set clear roles, expectations, and career paths that attract top‑tier production talent into an in‑house environment
Innovation & AI‑Enabled Production
- Champion the integration of AI‑powered tools and workflows into production, enhancing speed, iteration, and scalability while protecting craft and brand quality
- Partner with creative and ops leaders to test, document, and scale new production methodologies
- Ensure responsible, compliant use of AI in collaboration with legal, privacy, and brand governance teams
Creative Partnership
- Act as a trusted partner to senior creative leadership, balancing ambition with feasibility and executional excellence
- Participate in key creative and production decisions including vendor selection, director selection, and production approach
- Uphold a high bar for craft, storytelling, and execution across all formats
Who You Are
- A senior production leader with deep experience delivering complex, high‑visibility advertising work at scale
- Equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up your sleeves to solve production challenges in real time
- A builder who is energized by creating new models, teams, and ways of working inside a large organization
- A calm, credible leader who thrives in fast‑moving, cross‑functional environments
- Passionate about the future of production, including the thoughtful use of emerging technologies and AI
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
- 10+ years experience in professional production environment (e.g., lighting, shooting, audio recording, web production, writing), post‑production environment, or broadcasting (e.g., local news)
- OR equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience in advertising production, with leadership roles in in‑house agencies, creative agencies, production companies, or equivalent environments
- Proven experience leading large, multidisciplinary production teams and managing significant budgets
- Deep expertise across video, film, digital, social, and global asset production and localization
- Understanding of modern production economics, vendor models, and contract structures
- Experience integrating new tools or technologies (including AI) into creative or production workflows is strongly preferred
Compensation
- Salary Range: $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
Overview
Microsoft’s Brand & Advertising team is building world‑class creative and production capabilities to deliver high‑impact, globally scaled brand and campaign work. We are seeking a Senior Director of Production to lead end‑to‑end production across film, video, digital, social, experiential, and emerging formats, while modernizing how production operates in an AI‑accelerated, in‑house model. This is a rare opportunity to define the production engine behind one of the world’s most influential brands—at a moment of real transformation.
The Senior Director of Production will play a critical role in helping Microsoft move faster, work smarter, and deliver more impactful creative work by bringing production leadership in house and into the core of the creative process. This role is both strategic and hands‑on; owning production excellence today while architecting the future of how Microsoft produces creative work at scale, with speed, craft, and fiscal rigor.
Responsibilities
Production Leadership & Strategy
- Own the global production vision and execution for Microsoft’s in‑house advertising agency, spanning brand campaigns, product launches, always‑on content, and special initiatives as well as production relationship with external AORs and production companies
- Define and evolve modern production models, including hybrid in-house/external partnerships and direct‑to‑production‑company workflows
- Serve as the production authority across creative, strategy, media, legal, and finance partners
Operational Excellence
- Build and lead best‑in‑class production processes, to realize assets at scale. From approved concepts to production of finished, market‑ready assets across all formats and channels.
- Establish production governance, cost controls, and risk management practices by internalizing expertise historically held by external agencies
- Production planning, vendor management (studios, post‑production, photographers), TV/video production, digital adaptation at volume, OOH production, social asset output, asset QA and final delivery. Ensure all work is delivered on time, on budget, and to brand standards, across a complex global stakeholder ecosystem
Team & Capability Building
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing production team, including senior producers, producers and coordinator
- Partner closely with Creative, Design, Campaign leadership and Operations to ensure seamless, integrated delivery
- Set clear roles, expectations, and career paths that attract top‑tier production talent into an in‑house environment
Innovation & AI‑Enabled Production
- Champion the integration of AI‑powered tools and workflows into production, enhancing speed, iteration, and scalability while protecting craft and brand quality
- Partner with creative and ops leaders to test, document, and scale new production methodologies
- Ensure responsible, compliant use of AI in collaboration with legal, privacy, and brand governance teams
Creative Partnership
- Act as a trusted partner to senior creative leadership, balancing ambition with feasibility and executional excellence
- Participate in key creative and production decisions including vendor selection, director selection, and production approach
- Uphold a high bar for craft, storytelling, and execution across all formats
Who You Are
- A senior production leader with deep experience delivering complex, high‑visibility advertising work at scale
- Equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up your sleeves to solve production challenges in real time
- A builder who is energized by creating new models, teams, and ways of working inside a large organization
- A calm, credible leader who thrives in fast‑moving, cross‑functional environments
- Passionate about the future of production, including the thoughtful use of emerging technologies and AI
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
- 10+ years experience in professional production environment (e.g., lighting, shooting, audio recording, web production, writing), post‑production environment, or broadcasting (e.g., local news)
- OR equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience in advertising production, with leadership roles in in‑house agencies, creative agencies, production companies, or equivalent environments
- Proven experience leading large, multidisciplinary production teams and managing significant budgets
- Deep expertise across video, film, digital, social, and global asset production and localization
- Understanding of modern production economics, vendor models, and contract structures
- Experience integrating new tools or technologies (including AI) into creative or production workflows is strongly preferred
Compensation
- Salary Range: $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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Target companies with established immigration programs
Large tech companies with dedicated legal teams sponsor Senior Director of Product roles far more reliably than early-stage startups. Look for employers with a track record of H-1B filings for senior product leadership, not just individual contributor roles.
Position your degree as a match for the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation status for senior product roles. A degree in computer science, engineering, or business with a technical focus strengthens your case considerably more than an unrelated field paired with experience alone.
Document your leadership scope in concrete terms
O-1A petitions for senior product leaders require evidence of extraordinary ability. Quantify your impact: teams led, revenue influenced, products shipped at scale, and any industry recognition. Vague leadership claims rarely satisfy adjudicators.
Engage an immigration attorney before accepting an offer
Senior director titles can trigger additional USCIS scrutiny around whether the role genuinely requires a specialty degree. An attorney can assess your specific situation and help frame the petition before your employer begins the process.
Understand the H-1B lottery timeline before your start date
If you need a new H-1B, registration opens in March with a lottery in late March or early April. Offer timing matters: starting a role in October requires your employer to file months in advance, so plan accordingly.
Ask employers about cap-exempt options if you have existing H-1B status
If you currently hold H-1B status with another employer, a transfer to a new sponsor does not require the lottery. This makes you significantly more attractive to hiring managers who would otherwise face a year-long wait.
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Do Senior Director of Product roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, but with more scrutiny than individual contributor roles. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. Senior Director of Product roles typically qualify when the job description ties the position to a technical field like computer science or engineering, rather than framing it as general management. Employers with prior successful H-1B filings for similar titles are a safer bet.
What visa types are most common for Senior Director of Product sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for Senior Director of Product candidates who don't already have permanent residence. O-1A is worth considering if you have strong evidence of extraordinary ability, such as keynote speaker invitations, patents, or coverage in major industry publications. L-1A applies if you're transferring within a multinational company in a managerial or executive capacity. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively sponsoring this title.
Does my degree field matter when applying for Senior Director of Product roles with visa sponsorship?
It matters more than most candidates expect. USCIS requires that the petitioned position normally requires a degree in a specific specialty. For product leadership, degrees in computer science, engineering, or business with a quantitative or technical focus are the strongest fit. If your degree is in an unrelated field, an attorney can sometimes build the case using a combination of education and progressive specialized experience, though approval is less certain.
How does the H-1B lottery affect the hiring timeline for Senior Director of Product positions?
If you need a cap-subject H-1B, your employment can't begin before October 1 of that fiscal year, and your employer must file in April. That's a six-month gap that many companies won't absorb for senior roles, which is why employers often prefer candidates who already hold H-1B status or are on OPT. If you're in either of those situations, your candidacy is meaningfully stronger and the lottery is not a factor.
Are Senior Director of Product roles realistically available with visa sponsorship?
Yes, particularly at mid-to-large technology companies, enterprise software firms, and well-funded scale-ups with established HR and legal infrastructure. Sponsorship at the director and VP level is more common than many candidates assume, because these companies recruit internationally for senior talent. The key is targeting employers who have filed H-1B petitions for senior product roles before. Migrate Mate filters sponsoring employers specifically, so you can focus your search on companies that are already set up to sponsor.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Director Of Product jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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