Senior Mobility Design Prototyper, Apple Maps

Apple Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology seeks a Senior Mobility Design Prototyper for Apple Maps. As part of the design team, you will develop interactive prototypes, advocate for user experience, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio in mobile app prototyping and communication skills to present innovative ideas effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Stock purchase options

Free services and discounted products

Education reimbursement

Possible bonuses and commissions

Qualifications

• 5+ years design prototyper or hybrid design/engineering role.
• Portfolio of native iOS or mobile app prototypes.
• Collaboration with design and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm through implementation of features using prototypes.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences.
• Present work confidently to various audiences.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

SwiftUI

AppKit

UIKit

API design

visual design

interaction design

Job description

Senior Mobility Design Prototyper, Apple Maps

New York City, New York, United States Design

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Description

From brainstorming through implementation, you will work with members of the Apple Maps design team, as well as our engineering, product, and QA groups, to advocate for the human experience as you bring innovative new features to life through interactive prototypes. You have a systems-thinking mindset, deep curiosity about how navigation works, and a passion for crafting elegant solutions to complex real-world problems. By constantly focusing on the consumer, you’ll help shape products that are not only amazing to look at, but also intuitive and useful to millions of people worldwide. Strong collaboration and communication skills are a must, as well as the ability to address feedback through rapid iteration, clearly express your ideas through functional demos or Keynote presentations, and confidently present your work to an audience.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working as a design prototyper or in a hybrid design/engineering role within a design team, with a portfolio showcasing native iOS or mobile app prototyping work.
• 5+ years of experience building interactive prototypes using Swift and Objective-C.
• Deep experience with SwiftUI, AppKit, or UIKit, with a strong understanding of how to bring designs to life on Apple platforms.
• Solid understanding of API design and software architecture, with the ability to build scalable and maintainable prototype code.
• Experience collaborating closely with designers to explore and validate ideas, rapidly iterate, and communicate concepts through functional prototypes.
• Strong eye for detail and ability to apply principles of visual and interaction design to build polished, high-fidelity prototypes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience sharing work with cross-functional teams, including executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for maps and curiosity about cars, driving, or the future of mobility.
• Empathy and understanding of how to advocate for user experience with peer teams like engineering, product, and QA.
• A critical thinker with a passion for making every detail count, while maintaining a clear understanding of the bigger picture.
• Passionate for Apple, its products, and its customers.

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 $207,800 and $312,200, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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