Senior Designer, Product Graphics

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Product Graphics Designer to lead creative development and implementation of graphics on new and sustaining hardware, ensuring Apple’s signature simplicity and elegance.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, apply typography and marking standards, and drive graphic studies from concept to final art. Requires 7+ years in graphic/production design and a strong portfolio; familiarity with 3D print/marking and Adobe CC is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in a graphic design organization.
• Portfolio of work exhibiting graphic design and/or production design projects.
• Expertise in 3D print/marking techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability with Adobe CC (specifically Illustrator), and other applications including Photoshop, Acrobat and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Development and placement of graphics across new and sustaining hardware products and their related components including logos, glyphs, personalization, regulatory markings, and other regionally mandated on-product markings.
• Apply typography standard methodologies, line weights, and type relationships on various surfaces (plastics/metals/fibers/other material) accurately throughout design development.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders, ensuring consistent minimalist design style across the product ecosystem.
• Collaborate and partner with Design Producers and cross functional teams to gather design assets (CAD drawings, content, and logos).
• Drive design discussions and creative shares with Product Graphics Designers, Industrial Designers, and Human Interface Designers to develop and finalize graphic studies.

Skills

Graphic design

Production design

3D print/marking techniques

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

InDesign

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 Product Graphics team plays a central part in upholding these values and driving innovation and creativity though our design work. This role provides creative development and implementation of graphics on new and sustaining products.

Description

The Product Graphics designer will partner with a team of Product Graphics Producers and cross-functional teams (i.e. Industrial Design, Product Marketing, Product Design, Manufacturing Design, and Regional Compliance Teams) to ensure product graphic design treatments reflects Apple’s standards for simplicity and elegance.

Responsibilities

• Development and placement of graphics across new and sustaining hardware products and their related components including logos, glyphs, personalization, regulatory markings, and other regionally mandated on-product markings.
• Apply typography standard methodologies, line weights, and type relationships on various surfaces (plastics/metals/fibers/other material) accurately throughout design development.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders, ensuring consistent minimalist design style across the product ecosystem.
• Collaborate and partner with Design Producers and cross functional teams to gather design assets (CAD drawings, content, and logos).
• Drive design discussions and creative shares with Product Graphics Designers, Industrial Designers, and Human Interface Designers to develop and finalize graphic studies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in a graphic design organization
• Portfolio of work exhibiting graphic design and/or production design projects
• Expertise in 3D print/marking techniques and manufacturing processes
• Proven ability with Adobe CC (specifically Illustrator), and other applications including Photoshop, Acrobat and InDesign

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in design specifically for consumer electronics is preferred
• Meticulous attention to detail with extraordinary follow-through skills
• Familiarity with 3D workflows and applications
• Solutions orientated and flexible, with a passion for design as it relates to product graphics artwork and hardware
• Appreciation for and focus on quality of work and clear communication, with patience for the design and engineering process
• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design preferred

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 $149,700 and $225,600, 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

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