Senior Art Director: Global Brand & Motion Design Leader

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• :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.

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 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.

Skills

Design leadership

Mentoring

Conceptual design

Storytelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

Job description

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.