Production Artist (contract)

Production Artist (Contract) Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft. Summary We are seeking a highly creative and digitally fluent content creator to join a dynamic team responsible for engaging millions of players worldwide through compelling social media experiences. This hands-on role requires someone who lives and breathes internet culture, understands what makes content shareable, and can translate brand moments into authentic, platform-native posts that resonate with diverse global audiences. You will be responsible for concepting, producing, and publishing engaging content across major social platforms, working in fast-paced cycles to capture trends, community moments, and cultural conversations as they happen. This is an opportunity to shape how a beloved global franchise shows up in social spaces, creating content that feels genuine, playful, and deeply connected to the passionate community that engages with it daily. The ideal candidate thinks like a creator first, understands the nuances of each platform, and can move quickly from idea to execution without sacrificing quality or creative vision.

Job Responsibilities

• Concept, create, and publish social-first content across TikTok, Instagram, and X with a primary focus on engagement, participation, and shareability
• Own hands-on production of content end-to-end, including ideation, filming, editing, motion graphics, and final delivery
• Translate social strategies, franchise moments, and narratives into creative content that feels native to each platform and relevant to pop culture
• Stay current with trends, formats, audio, memes, and creator behaviors, proactively bringing forward timely and culturally connected ideas
• Create short-form video and visual content that reflects authentic social behaviors, from humor and trends to community moments
• Collaborate closely with Social Media Managers, Creative, Marketing, and Community teams to align content with broader franchise initiatives while maintaining a social-first approach
• Experiment with new tools, workflows, and formats, including AI-enabled creative workflows, to increase speed and creative output
• Monitor content performance and community response, using qualitative signals and platform insights to inform creative iteration and future ideas
• Ensure all content aligns with brand safety, confidentiality, accessibility, and community guidelines standards

Requirements

• 5 to 7+ years of experience creating social-first content for brands, entertainment, games, or creator-led communities
• Proven track record of producing content that generates high engagement including shares, comments, stitches, duets, remixes, and replies
• Experience working with social media managers, community teams, and creative partners
• Background creating content that scales across multiple formats and variations
• Portfolio demonstrating strong short-form video work that feels native to TikTok and Instagram with clear creative intent
• Portfolio must include a range of formats such as trend participation, original concepts, reactive moments, recurring series, and community-forward posts
• Portfolio examples showing end-to-end ownership of content creation
• Demonstrated ability to create content people actively engage with across social platforms
• Deep expertise in creating platform-native content for TikTok, Instagram, and X
• Hands-on video production skills including filming, editing, sound design, captioning, pacing, and versioning
• Strong understanding of what performs on social platforms and ability to identify emerging trends quickly
• Ability to create in a creator style rather than traditional polished marketing approach
• Motion graphics and graphic design capabilities
• Excellent judgment around brand safety and appropriateness for global audiences
• Ability to work in rapid cycles, iterate quickly, and incorporate feedback effectively
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of AI-enabled creative workflows for accelerating production
• Knowledge of gaming culture and community behaviors

Additional Details

• Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
• Duration: 6 months
• Pay Range*: $47.50 - $54 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
• Job Status: Non-Exempt
• Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

This Role Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com . This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law. Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

• We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.