Junior Designer, Design Team

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Junior Designer to join the Marcom Design Team. You’ll contribute from ideation to execution on innovative campaigns that reach millions of customers, collaborating with senior staff to shape look and feel across Apple’s communications.

You’ll build foundational design systems, layouts, and visuals, applying branding, typography, and craft. A portfolio and internship work qualify you for this entry-level role with growth opportunities at Apple.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of graphic design experience, with a working knowledge of the principles of graphic design, branding, and art direction.
• Prior internship(s), group or personal project exposure, and/or similar working experience with a design focus
• A portfolio of work exhibiting design, branding, and/or art direction projects.
• Excellent skills with design software, primarily the Adobe Creative Suite.
• BA or BFA degree in Graphic Design or a related field.

Responsibilities

• You will brainstorm, coordinate, and collaborate frequently in order to bring to life Apple’s key elements of design and art direction.
• Under the direction of senior staff, executing graphic design layouts, graphics, and systems. Contributing to Apple graphic design projects from conception to completion.
• Frequently multitasking on design projects that require creative problem solving, robust craft, and a high attention to detail.
• Required to adapt quickly to new information and creative direction to apply it to design presentations and deliverables.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Art direction

Education

BA or BFA in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Sunnyvale, California, United States Marketing

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—that appear across the Apple ecosystem. Working in a highly collaborative manner, a primary focus of the Design Team is to define the look and feel of all Apple product imagery through experimentation, critical thinking, and extraordinary attention to detail.

Description

The Junior Designer is an integral member of the team creating innovative and compelling work from ideation to execution. In this role, you will become instrumental in developing work that inspires the customers for one of the most beloved brands.

Responsibilities

• You will brainstorm, coordinate, and collaborate frequently in order to bring to life Apple’s key elements of design and art direction.
• Under the direction of senior staff, executing graphic design layouts, graphics, and systems. Contributing to Apple graphic design projects from conception to completion.
• Frequently multitasking on design projects that require creative problem solving, robust craft, and a high attention to detail.
• Required to adapt quickly to new information and creative direction to apply it to design presentations and deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-1 year of graphic design experience, with a working knowledge of the principles of graphic design, branding, and art direction.
• Prior internship(s), group or personal project exposure, and/or similar working experience with a design focus
• A portfolio of work exhibiting design, branding, and/or art direction projects.
• Excellent skills with design software, primarily the Adobe Creative Suite.
• BA or BFA degree in Graphic Design or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• You are curious and passionate about design — with a keen awareness of the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends.
• You are a motivated and driven designer that collaborates well with a team to find simple solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to articulate ideas in a clear manner, engage in healthy debate, and accept directional feedback.
• Ability to produce design projects with sharp written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Curiosity with utilizing emerging technologies in the design process, such as AR/VR, spatial computing, or generative design tools.
• Cinema 4D, 3D software, and animation skills are a plus.

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 $36.52 and $54.77/hr, 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

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