Designer

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Designer for the Design team to contribute to innovative graphic and motion work that supports global communications for one of the world’s most recognizable brands.

You will help develop visual systems, brand elements, and product storytelling from ideation to final production. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1+ year in graphic or motion design, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in graphic design and/or motion design.
• Portfolio demonstrating design and animation principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and collaborate cross-functionally to bring Apple's products to life through graphic design, motion, and art direction.
• Dive into execution details and connect work to bigger objectives.
• Multi-task design projects requiring conceptual thinking and strong craft.
• Adapt quickly to feedback and new creative direction.
• Build content reflecting Apple's values with organized project files.

Skills

Graphic design

Motion design

Branding

Visual communication

Art direction

Portfolio presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

After Effects

Keynote

Cinema 4D

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.

The Design Team is responsible for the design and art direction of core communications, including product launches and seasonal campaigns, across Retail, Channel, Packaging, Keynote, and Events. Working in a highly collaborative environment, the Design Team defines the look and feel of Apple product imagery, brand identities, and on-device screen content through experimentation, critical thinking, and extraordinary attention to detail. Candidates will be considered for opportunities across our Identity, Channel, and Screens teams, bringing this craft to life across print, digital, and motion.

Description

As a Designer on the Design team, you will contribute to the creation and execution of innovative graphic and motion work that meets the requirements outlined in creative briefs from initial ideation through final production. Following creative direction, you will help develop compelling visual systems, brand elements, and product storytelling that inspire both current and potential customers across global communications for one of the world's most recognizable brands.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, coordinate, and collaborate frequently and cross-functionally to bring Apple's products to life through graphic design, motion, screen content, and art direction.
• Dive deep into execution details while understanding how your work contributes to bigger-picture objectives.
• Multi-task on design projects that require both conceptual and functional thinking, creative problem-solving, and robust craft.
• Adapt quickly to new information, opinions, and creative direction, pivoting strategically and applying feedback to presentations and deliverables.
• Build culturally relevant content that reflects Apple's values while maintaining organized, team-accessible project files.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in graphic design and/or motion design, with a working knowledge of branding, visual communication, and art direction.
• A portfolio that showcases an understanding of design and/or animation principles, motion theory, typography, and layout based on strategic insights.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and Keynote.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience with 3D design software (e.g., Cinema 4D) and emerging creative tools.
• Knowledgeable about the latest Apple OS systems, Apple Software programs, and UI elements, along with the apps and other inspiration to keep content fresh.
• Strong eye for aesthetics with the ability to tell a compelling story through visual work.
• Ability to clearly communicate concepts and designs through sketches, image-making, and presentations.
• Open, collaborative communicator with the ability to give and receive thoughtful creative feedback in a multidisciplinary design studio.
• Naturally curious and passionate about design, with a keen awareness of evolving tools, technologies, culture, and visual trends.

Pay & Benefits

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 $91,700 and $138,100, 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.