Art Director, Experience

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 149,700 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Apple is seeking an experienced Art Director for the REMM Creative team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will shape how customers and teams experience Apple visually and experientially across in-store immersive experiences, Today at Apple programs, product launches, and seasonal campaigns.

Lead art direction across touchpoints, prototype with AI, collaborate with cross-functional and geo teams, and guide external partners to deliver high‑craft visuals aligned with Apple's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of industry experience at a top-tier creative agency or in-house design org.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional design taste and storytelling across design systems, digital, social, video and experiential.
• Strong conceptual thinker with high craft and attention to detail.
• Fluency in creative software and knowledge of AI and emerging technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual development and design execution across touchpoints and channels.
• Set art direction and design across experiences to feel connected and beautifully crafted.
• Prototype experiences using AI and emerging technologies.
• Partner with cross-functional and geo teams across cultures.
• Art direct external partners and provide clear guidance and feedback.
• Present work to leadership, synthesize feedback, and refine direction.

Skills

Art direction

Design systems

Visual storytelling

AI and emerging tech

Cross-cultural collaboration

Creative software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Creative software

Job description

Sunnyvale, California, United States Corporate Functions

Description

As an Art Director on the REMM Creative team, you'll shape how customers and teams experience Apple visually and experientially from in‑store immersive experiences, Today at Apple learning programs, product launches, local cultural initiatives, and seasonal campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual development and design execution of experiences and content, set art direction, and design across touchpoints and channels to make every moment feel connected and beautifully crafted
• Use emerging technologies and AI to prototype and develop experience formats, tools, and features to elevate customer and team experiences
• Partner closely with cross‑functional and geo teams, working across cultures
• Art direct external partners including vendors, illustrators, photographers, and motion designers, providing clear guidance and actionable feedback
• Present work clearly to creative leadership and key stakeholders, synthesize feedback, and refine design direction to align with strategic goals

Minimum Qualifications

• 9+ years of industry experience at a top‑tier creative agency or an in‑house organization known for design excellence and cultural impact
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional design taste, execution, and visual storytelling, with a strong background in art direction and design across mediums including design systems, digital, social, video, and experiential
• Conceptual thinker who can develop big creative ideas and design with high craft and attention‑to‑detail.
• Fluency in creative software and deep knowledge of AI and emerging technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the customer journey and a drive to continually improve it
• Self‑motivated, self‑directed, flexible, resourceful, and willing to take risks, fail, and learn from mistakes.
• Strong communicator with exceptional presentation skills, able to articulate ideas with clarity, engage in healthy debate, and accept directional feedback up and down a creative organization
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast‑paced creative workplace and deliver quality work at high volume in a tight timeframe
• Experience building trust with multi‑disciplinary partners and collaborating well with a team to find solutions to complex problems and can provide thoughtful guidance to junior creative staff, with an eye on mentorship and knowledge growth
• Proficiency drafting documentation such as artist briefs, production guidance, design guidelines, and end‑user instructions

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range for this role is $149,700 to $280,000, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees may participate in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs, including restricted stock units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Rewards may include discretionary bonuses or commission payments, and relocation assistance may be provided.

Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, and tuition reimbursement for certain educational expenses.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Equal Opportunity

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