Design Evangelist

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 181,100 - 272,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted products and services

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cupertino is seeking a Design Evangelist to enhance developers' app designs using Apple’s platform. This role involves creating presentations, conducting UI consultations, and collaborating across teams to ensure quality design toolkits. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years in product design, excellent communication abilities, and strong knowledge of Apple’s guidelines. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in product design or related.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines.
• Exceptional understanding of layout, color, and typography.

Responsibilities

• Create design-focused presentations for developers.
• Lead one-on-one UI design consultations.
• Manage WWDC session content structure and delivery.
• Provide feedback on the Human Interfaces Guidelines.
• Build and maintain UI kits for various Apple platforms.

Skills

Product design

Systems design

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Figma

Sketch

Illustrator

Photoshop

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design or equivalent

Tools

Apple SDKs

SwiftUI

UIKit

Xcode

Icon Composer

Job description

The Apple Design and Technology Evangelism team helps developers make state-of-the-art apps and games that are innovative, easy to use, and beautifully designed. We are seeking a Design Evangelist for the Worldwide Developer Relations team to help 3rd-party developers adopt Apple’s platform design system and technologies. Applying your creativity, experience, and ability to clearly and persuasively communicate ideas and feedback, you’ll help developers refine their app designs to be more intuitive, beautiful, and delightful. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to influence how people experience the latest Apple hardware and software capabilities. You’ll collaborate with developers from around the world to find new ways for people to learn, create, solve problems, and have fun. The guidance you provide will directly impact the quality of apps enjoyed by millions of people every day. You possess a passion for design, have deep experience designing for one or more Apple platforms, and a proven track record to quickly understand and demonstrate new technologies in your work. You have strong communication and people skills since you’ll be presenting in public, collaborating cross-functionally within Apple, and working side-by-side with developers every day. In addition, you will play a key role in refining, extending, and distributing Apple’s UI toolkits to empower the global design and developer community to design with the same care and precision that defines Apple. You’ll collaborate with Apple’s Design, Software Engineering, and Product Marketing teams to ensure our UI kits meet Apple’s exacting standards for quality, approachability and ease of use.

Description

As a Design Evangelist, you will:

• Create and deliver design-focused presentations for developer audiences
• Lead one-on-one UI design consultations with 3rd-party developers
• Manage the creation of WWDC sessions influencing content structure, wording, slide design, and delivery
• Help judge the Apple Design Awards
• Provide detailed feedback on the Human Interfaces Guidelines
• Build and maintain UI kits for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, watchOS, and key technologies for Figma and Sketch
• Ensure templates, components, and assets are accurate, properly built, and well organized
• Collaborate closely with design tool makers to align on best practices for resource creation and deliveryPartner with international colleagues to assure resources fully serve worldwide developer needs

Minimum Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in product design, systems design, or related disciplines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent collaborative and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to forecast schedule, communicate status, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and platform components, principles and conventions
• High proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong understanding of layout, color, and typography
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Experience using latest tools and techniques for automating tasks and quality control

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a variety of industry verticals like health & fitness, education, medical, finance, news, etc. is helpful
• Direct experience using Apple SDKs and tools such as SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit, Xcode, Icon Composer
• Familiarity with accessibility concepts and best practices
• Passion for Apple’s design philosophy and commitment to exceptional user experiences
• Motivated, proactive, outgoing, and comfortable working in a loosely structured organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, UX/UI Design, Human-Centered Design, Visual Communication Design, or equivalent experience.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.