Senior Art Director

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Vor Ort; USD 186.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of graphic and motion work across global campaigns and products.

You will set creative direction, craft cohesive design systems, and drive storytelling that aligns with Apple’s brand vision. You will mentor teams, collaborate with Human Interface, Brand, Product Marketing, and Production groups, and present to executives while guiding multiple complex projects to timely delivery.

Qualifikationen

• :Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• +:10+ years in graphic design/motion design/art direction overseeing brand identities and campaigns from concept through final production.
• -Portfolio demonstrating versatility across graphic design and motion disciplines (branding, typography, layout, editorial, CGI, 2D/3D).
• -Hands-on expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Media Encoder) and Keynote.
• -Strong design leadership and ability to mentor juniors and direct external partners.

Aufgaben

• Lead the creation, prototyping, and production of graphic and motion design systems, brand identities, and screen content assets across campaigns, products, events, and retail environments.
• Set creative vision and translate briefs into storytelling with cross-functional alignment across teams.
• Inspire, mentor, review, and art direct staff, freelancers, and external vendors while staying hands-on in the work.
• Prepare work for senior creative reviews and present to executive staff and cross-functional leadership.
• Manage multiple complex projects with balance of conceptual innovation and craft within constraints.
• Build content reflecting Apple's values and maintain organized project workflows and files.

Kenntnisse

Design leadership

Mentoring

Conceptual design

Storytelling

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Description

As a Senior Art Director on the Design team, you will lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of innovative graphic and motion work from initial ideation through final delivery. Working in close partnership with team leadership and design producers, you will set creative direction and craft cohesive design systems, brand identities, and engaging product storytelling across global communications for one of the world's most recognizable brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, prototyping, and production of graphic and motion design systems, brand identities, and screen content assets across campaigns, products, events, and retail and channel environments, while shaping long-term creative strategies.
• Set creative vision and partner closely with Human Interface Design, Interactive Design, Brand, Product Marketing, and Production teams to translate creative briefs into compelling storytelling and achieve alignment across the organization.
• Inspire, mentor, review, and art direct creative staff, internal partners, freelancers, and external vendors, staying hands‑on in the work to bring Apple's key design elements to life.
• Prepare work for senior creative reviews and deliver persuasive presentations to executive staff members and cross-functional leadership across Apple.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously within project constraints and parameters, balancing conceptual innovation and fine craft with strategic objectives while pivoting quickly as priorities evolve.
• Build culturally relevant content that reflects Apple's values while maintaining organized, team-accessible project files and workflows to deliver work on schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in graphic design, motion design, and/or art direction, overseeing the creative development of brand identities, product storytelling, and marketing campaigns from concept through final production.
• A portfolio that showcases versatility across graphic design and/or motion disciplines, including branding, typography, layout, editorial, photography, illustration, CGI, and 2D/3D animation.
• Hands‑on expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Media Encoder) and Keynote, with the ability to develop and prototype concepts across print, digital, and motion.
• Strong design leadership and conceptual skills, with the ability to guide, evaluate, and redirect creative development, mentor junior creatives, and direct external freelancers, vendors, and artists.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience with 3D design and advanced production tools (e.g., Cinema 4D, Redshift, Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Resolve).
• Experience defining scalable visual and motion systems for complex, multi-channel campaigns, along with a keen ability to identify artists for custom content and curate well-crafted visuals from third-party partners.
• 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 and push creative innovation.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong organizational habits and in-depth knowledge of the creative development process, who can convey a strong point of view, pitch complex concepts to executive stakeholders, engage in healthy debate, and accept directional feedback.
• Naturally curious about design, culture, trends, and emerging technologies (including generative AI, AR/VR, and spatial computing).

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 $186,300 and $280,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, quali