Sr. Designer, Packaging

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer for the Packaging Design team to create innovative work from ideation through production.

You will explore typography and illustration while upholding design systems across global product packaging for one of the world’s most recognizable brands. Collaborate with art directors and cross-functional partners, manage multiple projects, and prepare print-ready files for reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in graphic design and packaging.
• A portfolio showcasing typography, typesetting, branding, photography and illustration.
• Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with art directors and cross-functional partners to realize packaging design from concept to production.
• Execute detailed design work and ensure it fits the broader creative strategy.
• Create presentations using Keynote, Illustrator, and other design tools.
• Manage multiple projects, balancing concept exploration with production-ready output.
• Prepare and review print-ready files, including mechanicals and proofs.

Skills

Typography

Branding

Photography

Illustration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Keynote

Job description

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 environment, the Design Packaging team defines the look and feel of all Apple Product Packaging.

Description

As a Senior Designer on the Packaging Design team, you will create innovative, compelling work from initial ideation through final production. In this role, you will explore and execute graphic design, typography, and illustration approaches while maintaining and elevating the quality of existing design systems across global product packaging for one of the world's most recognizable brands.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with art directors, peers, and cross-functional partners to bring Apple's packaging design vision to life from early concepts through final production.
• Execute detailed design work with precision while keeping sight of how each piece fits into the broader creative strategy.
• Create presentations using Keynote, Illustrator, and other creative apps and programs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing conceptual exploration with production-ready deliverables.
• Respond quickly to evolving direction and feedback, pivoting strategically without compromising quality.
• Prepare and maintain print-ready files, reviewing mechanicals and proofs to ensure accuracy before production.
• Build and present design as printouts and comps, including printed mock-ups at full scale, for internal reviews, partner drop-offs, and in-person reviews with cross-functional partners.
• Maintain organized, well-structured project files that are accessible to the broader team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in graphic design and packaging, with the ability to develop innovative creative work across print mediums.
• A portfolio that showcases a strong command of typography, typesetting, branding, photography, and illustration.
• Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable using AI tools to develop and share concepts.
• Proven experience with attention to detail in reviewing print mechanicals and light-room proofs.
• Working experience with 3D and motion tools (e.g., KeyShot, Cinema 4D, After Effects).
• Illustration skills.
• Clear, confident communicator who can articulate ideas, engage in healthy debate, and take directional feedback from peers and leadership.
• Collaborative, motivated designer who thrives in a dynamic creative environment and finds simple solutions to complex problems.
• Genuinely curious about design, art, architecture, technology, culture, and trends across packaging, branding, retail, and social media.

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 $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
• 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.