Sr. Experiential Designer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 186,300 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an Experiential Designer to lead conceptualization and development of bespoke activations that resonate with our core brand and engage audiences worldwide. You will guide spatial layouts, 3D renders, and end-to-end guest journeys from concept through completion, collaborating with teams across product launches, live productions, and creator experiences.

You are a highly creative, energetic, and driven professional with a deep understanding of space planning, content creator

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience within a top creative agency environment and/or high-end fabrication/production company.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino and/or other 3D modeling & rendering tools; proficient in Adobe Suite and can edit renders in Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Mac, Keynote, Numbers and other collaboration tools.
• Ability to travel both domestic & international and be on-site for load-in/out over weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Gather inspiration, create mood boards, and define experiential concepts for creator audiences for output on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Stay ahead of trends in events, social media, and brand activations to lead brainstorms and define social-first experiences.
• Create layouts and floor plans that map the guest journey end-to-end for optimal experiences.
• Conceptualize and create to-scale elevations and 3D renders based on event briefs.
• Visually and verbally communicate ideas to internal and external partners to align with the event brief and brand goals.
• Research and specify furniture and materials for long-term and immediate event needs.
• Collaborate with design-to-build fabrication and scenic implementation teams and vendors.
• Contribute to meetings with key vendor and cross-functional partners, and follow up on action items.
• Create leadership presentation decks that convey concepts with a strong point of view.

Skills

Creative thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

SketchUp

Rhino

3D modeling

Rendering tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Keynote

Numbers

Job description

Worldwide Events and Experiences brings the best of Apple to life, showcasing our products, services and the values that drive our company. From global product launches and tailored creator experiences to impactful partner engagements and inspiring internal events, this team is charged with managing the end-to-end planning, production, in person experiences and all the unique details that make these events special. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in event design, management, operations, broadcast, and production. We’re looking for inventive and collaborative people from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here!The Worldwide Events Team is seeking a well-rounded and highly creative Event Experiential Designer to support our Design & Fabrication team. This Team works with several teams across the company to bring Apple’s iconic brand and products to life for audiences around the world. From new product launches and keynotes to live productions and hands on experiences, the Design & Fabrication team is responsible for fostering design throughout the entire guest journey.

Description

As an Experiential Designer, you’ll collaborate with the team to lead conceptualization and development of bespoke experiential activations that resonate with our core brand while being engaging and tell a compelling story. You’ll think through spatial layouts and experiential activations from conception to completion. You’re a highly creative, energetic, driven, and passionate individual.

Responsibilities

• Gathering inspiration, creating mood boards, and defining experiential concepts tailored for our content creator audience for output on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Staying ahead of emerging trends in events, social media, and brand activations in order lead brainstorms and define how we should up in social-first experiences.
• Creating compelling layouts and floor plans that consider the entire guest journey from start to finish to create the best possible experience.
• Conceptualizing and creating to-scale elevations and 3D renders based on event briefs.
• Communicating your ideas visually and verbally to our internal and external partners in a way that threads the needle on the overall event brief and brand goals.
• Conducting research and specifying new furniture and materials for both long-term and immediate event needs.
• Collaborating with multiple internal partners and vendors, from design-to-build fabrication and scenic implementation for events.
• Contributing to ongoing meetings with key vendor partners and cross-functional partners, and following up with action items.
• Creating presentation decks for leadership that convey concepts and have a strong point of view.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years experience within a top creative agency environment and/ or high-end fabrication and production company.
• Experience in SketchUp, Rhino and/or other 3D modeling & rendering tools, and proficient in the Adobe Suite and can edit and enhance your renders using tools like photoshop.
• Proficiency in Mac, Keynote, Numbers and other collaboration tools.
• Ability to travel both domestic & international and be on-site event and load-in/out over weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• You are highly creative, with a background in design, and a deep understanding of space planning.
• You understand the content creator audience and what makes a space compelling and engaging for content capture.
• You have experience building out 2D & 3D spaces in CAD and can create realistic renders for visualization. You understand scale & space.
• You are a strong collaborator and clear communicator. You pay attention to the small details. You are highly organized, handling ambiguity with grace.
• You understand fixture and scenic fabrication and can create designs that come to life.
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and can communicate timelines across various deliverables, both internally and externally.

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 $186,300 and $280,000, 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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