Microsoft – Steven Didis

Microsoft

SERVICES

Art Direction
Graphic Design
Photo + Video
Integrated Campaigns

CLIENT

Microsoft

AGENCY

The Creative Group

DATE

2016-2017

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

As an Art Director with Microsoft's Employer Brand team, I provided ongoing design leadership and support for integrated marketing campaigns, social + storytelling platforms, and talent acquisition initiatives. Alongside my design duties, I also developed and implemented editorial photo and video content standards, and owned their execution and production. Below are some highlights from my time with this team.

Microsoft Backstage

Microsoft Backstage is a behind-the-scenes interview content series my team produced in tandem with Microsoft's lecture series 'Outside In'. We invited 'Outside In' guest speakers to give their takes on workplace culture topics.

Grace Hopper Booth

Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) is the world's largest gathering of women technologists. For Microsoft's 2016 booth presence, they required visuals that would draw in attendees and compliment the inclusive and aspirational nature of the event. I designed a bright and whimsical illustration treatment for the fixtures along with an interactive photobooth experience that tied in with 2016's skyward theme.

Microsoft Life

Microsoft Life is an editorial-style storytelling platform that highlights emerging innovation, company culture, and career advice at Microsoft. I conducted over 40 photo and video shoots in collaboration with writers and designers to bring these stories to life across the blog, social channels, and a variety of other global talent acquisition initiatives. Included below are some selects from this body of work.

GLEAM Pride Campaign

I conceived and photographed this Instagram pride campaign in tandem with Microsoft's LGBTQ+ employee resource group, GLEAM. Pride season means something different to everyone. We asked GLEAM members, "Who empowers you to be yourself?"

Let's connect!

Email: stevendidis (at) gmail
Instagram: studiodid.is
LinkedIn: stevendidis