Product Designer, Creative Apps

Apple; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Product Designer for its Applications Group in Seattle. The role involves collaborating across teams to create innovative software experiences. Candidates should have extensive product design experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for enhancing user interactions through design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design and UI across platforms.
• Experience in shipping complete digital products.
• Proficiency in prototypes, sketches, high-fidelity comps.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, engineering, marketing, and QA teams.
• Simplify complex issues into clear solutions.
• Shape future design direction of Apple’s consumer apps.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Visualization

Creative problem-solving

Empathy for user experience

Tools

Prototyping tools

Visualization tools

Job description

Product Designer, Creative Apps

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Department: Design

Summary

Posted: May 21, 2025

Role Number: 200595962

At Apple, we create products that revolutionize industries and inspire innovation through diversity and ideas. Join us to leave the world better than we found it. We are seeking a Product Designer for our Applications Group to work on consumer software across Apple’s ecosystem and web. You are a problem solver, self-starter, and communicator with a passion for design and a blend of interaction, visual, and prototyping skills. We offer unparalleled opportunities to create expressive, innovative experiences that connect billions of people worldwide. Join us if you're committed to enhancing human interactions through design.

Description

The Product Designer will collaborate with the Applications design team, engineering, marketing, and QA from concept to implementation. You should be able to simplify complex issues into clear solutions and communicate effectively. You will play a key role in shaping the future design direction of Apple’s consumer apps, bringing visionary ideas to software design.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design and UI across platforms like iOS and web.
• Experience in shipping complete digital products, including documentation and development.
• Proficiency in prototypes, sketches, high-fidelity comps, and presentations; skilled with visualization tools.
• Experience in iterative design processes, critique, and presenting to large groups and executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative problem-solving skills and leadership willingness.
• Strong visual attention to detail in typography, motion, and interaction.
• Empathy and advocacy for user experience in collaboration with engineering and business teams.
• Passion for Apple, its products, and customers.