ACD Editorial, Motion Design

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a talented creative to lead ideation and execution in motion graphics and animation. The role requires overseeing the entire process—from brainstorming to production—ensuring world-class quality that aligns with brand storytelling.

You will collaborate across strategy, design, and editorial writing to deliver compelling experiences across platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in media creation or related fields.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, with expertise in After Effects, as well as working knowledge of other animation software.
• Portfolio of advertising and editorial work inclusive of original animations, motion graphics, and filmed material with a range of tonalities and topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation and execution around motion graphics, animation, and filming techniques.
• Collaborate across strategy, design, and writing to ensure high-quality creative output.
• Serve as the team’s foremost expert on all things motion/animation, upholding Apple’s standards of excellence.

Skills

Motion graphics

Animation

Filming techniques

Creative leadership

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Job description

Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple's 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. Our 360 creative practice operates at the intersection of world-class craft, digital platform strategy, media fluency, and editorial storytelling. We write our own briefs, identifying opportunities for the brand, and follow the process all the way through production and publishing. We work across product lines, platforms, and internal teams.

Description

We're looking for a creative to lead ideation and execution, particularly around motion graphics, animation, and unique filming techniques. This role requires an understanding of the full process, with the ability to brainstorm and collaborate across all aspects of creative, including strategy, design, and writing. This role specifically will be the team's foremost expert on all things that include motion or animation, while upholding the expectations of excellence in quality befitting Apple.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in media creation or related fields.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, with expertise in After Effects, as well as working knowledge of other animation software.
• Portfolio of advertising and editorial work inclusive of original animations, motion graphics, and filmed material with a range of tonalities and topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative leadership experience on-set and in post-production.
• Fluency in media and social platforms.
• End-to-end production fluency.
• Understanding of cultural passion points and online communities.
• High taste level and strong editorial instincts.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments.