Senior Designer, Design Team

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, California seeks a Senior Designer to transform creative briefs into innovative design and art-direction from ideation to execution.

You will contribute to world-class campaigns for product launches and seasonal initiatives across multiple media. As part of Marcom’s Design Team, you will craft branding elements, motion graphics, and visual storytelling that captivate customers while upholding Apple’s design language.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of graphic design, motion design and art-direction experience.
• Portfolio showing design principles, animation, typography and visual communication.
• Excellent organizational skills in presenting work.
• Proven ability with 2D, 3D, and motion design software.

Responsibilities

• Craft innovative and inspiring campaigns across a broad range of media.
• Create graphic design, motion design and art-direction for products, services and events.
• Develop branding elements for Apple packaging, print and digital ads.
• Collaborate with project Art Directors and Creative Directors; adapt quickly.
• Provide art direction and feedback to internal teams and external vendors.
• Communicate a strong point of view on design solutions.

Skills

Graphic design

Motion design

Art direction

Education

BA or BFA in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

2D design software

3D design software

Motion software

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- across Retail, Channel, Packaging, Keynote, and Events. Working in a highly collaborative manner, a primary focus of the Design Team is to define the look and feel of all Apple product images and motion through experimentation, critical thinking, and extraordinary attention to detail.

Description

The Senior Designer is an integral member of the team creating innovative and compelling work that meets the requirements outlined in Apple's creative briefs from ideation to execution. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing design and art-direction that inspires both current and potential customers for one of the world’s most beloved brands.

Responsibilities

• Crafting innovative and inspiring campaigns that align with creative briefings, across a broad range of media.
• Creation of graphic design, motion design and art-direction for products, services and events using 2D, 3D, motion software and other emerging technologies.
• Detail driven creative development of images, animation and other branding elements for Apple's packaging, print and digital advertising, social media, channel and retail environments.
• Taking direction from project Art Directors and Creative Directors, responding quickly to new information, and pivoting strategically when needed.
• Close collaboration and communication with internal teams and external vendors, including providing art direction, guidance, and feedback.
• Ability to convey a strong point of view on design solutions through logical, strategic thinking.
• Sensitivity for appropriate aesthetic choices, and a desire to push innovation in Apple's work.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of graphic design, motion design and art-direction experience.
• Portfolio exhibiting a thorough grasp of design principles, animation principles, motion theory, typography and visual communication.
• Excellent organizational skills in the preparation and presentation of work.
• Proven ability with 2D, 3D, and motion design software.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BFA degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• You are naturally curious and have an awareness toward the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends.
• You are well apt in traditional graphic design, branding, photography, CGI and art direction as it pertains to print, digital, and motion.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, engage in debate, and accept directional feedback.
• Dynamic collaboration style, capable of real-time creative problem-solving that promotes collaboration.
• Ability to cut through ambiguity and find the path forward, despite uncertainty or challenges.

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 $119,700 and $180,300, 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.

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