Associate Creative Director, Design

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an Associate Creative Director to lead creative development and production at their Singapore office. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years' experience in design, excellent skills in branding and visual communication, and a strong portfolio. They will guide teams in creating innovative marketing experiences for a global audience. This role offers a chance to work on diverse projects alongside cross-functional partners, driving creative strategies and effectively communicating ideas.

Qualifications

• 12 years of industry experience in Design firms/Digital agencies, Advertising or in-house marketing.
• Must provide a design portfolio or work samples showcasing design skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and production of assets following creative direction.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to pivot creative strategies.
• Deliver persuasive presentations communicating effectively across teams.
• Guide and inspire teammates to explore new creative solutions.
• Build trust and support within the creative organization.

Skills

Design principles

Branding

Typography

Visual communication

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Graduated from art/design college, majoring in Graphic design/Applied art

Job description

Summary

Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Appleʼs consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences. The work of Marcom SEA includes Localisation, Advertising, Partner Retail Experience and Communications, Interactive/Digital, Video & Motion Graphics and Direct. It is a creative-led organisation that plans, localises, conceptualises and implements Appleʼs product and services communications. Working alongside the local Creative Director, the Associate Creative Director (ACD), Design, will be responsible for leading the development of innovative and compelling creative that meets the requirements outlined in Appleʼs creative briefs—from ideation to execution. This role is based in Singapore, India but you will work into the larger Marcom Creative Team in London. The ACD will also guide other art directors and designers, both in-house and freelancers, and will be instrumental in creating and directing work that inspires both current and potential customers for one of the most beloved brands in the world.

Description

The ACD is an integral member of the Creative team responsible for developing engaging communications across platforms, from retail and channel in-store print deliverables to interactive experiences and on-device content. The role requires conceptualising and art directing projects from ideation through to delivery of production.

Responsibilities

• Leading the successful creation and production of assets, following creative direction, product briefs and driving long-term strategies.
• Working closely with cross-functional partners, Brand, Product Marketing and Production teams. Reacting quickly to new information to pivot the creative, where necessary.
• Delivering persuasive creative presentations, communicating effectively across groups of the organisation.
• Providing thoughtful guidance and inspire teammates to pursue new creative solutions while also being directly involved with the process.
• Communicates effectively both up and down a creative organisation in order to build trust and support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must provide a design portfolio or work samples that showcases thorough grasp of design principles, branding, typography and visual communication.
• 12 years of industry experience in Design firms/Digital agencies, Advertising or in-house marketing communications departments.
• Experience with design software, specifically Adobe Creative Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert ability in developing innovative creative work across a broad range of media.
• Well-versed in graphic design, branding, photography and art direction, as it pertains to print, digital, and motion.
• Excellent design and conceptual skills accompanied by the ability to guide, evaluate and redirect creative development.
• Naturally curious and passionate about design — with a keen awareness of the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources and trends.
• Strong communicator with persuasive presentation skills that is able to articulate ideas in a clear manner, encourage healthy debate and accept directional feedback.
• In depth knowledge of the creative development process, including effectively and efficiently staffing projects, providing timely and helpful feedback to improve creative solutions and producing work on schedule.
• Ability to effectively lead projects, other teams, vendors, freelancers and photographers.
• Good organisation skills to guide more efficient collaboration.
• Graduated from art/design college, majoring in Graphic design/Applied art.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.