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SUMMARY

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 Team defines the look and feel of Apple product imagery, brand identities, and on-device screen content through experimentation, critical thinking, and extraordinary attention to detail. Candidates will be considered for opportunities across our Identity, Channel, and Screens teams, bringing this craft to life across print, digital, and motion.

DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Art Director on the Design team, you will lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of innovative graphic and motion work from initial ideation through final delivery. Working in close partnership with team leadership and design producers, you will set creative direction and craft cohesive design systems, brand identities, and engaging product storytelling across global communications for one of the world’s most recognizable brands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in graphic design, motion design, and/or art direction, overseeing the creative development of brand identities, product storytelling, and marketing campaigns from concept through final production.
• A portfolio that showcases versatility across graphic design and/or motion disciplines, including branding, typography, layout, editorial, photography, illustration, CGI, and 2D/3D animation.
• Hands-on expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Media Encoder) and Keynote, with the ability to develop and prototype concepts across print, digital, and motion.
• Strong design leadership and conceptual skills, with the ability to guide, evaluate, and redirect creative development, mentor junior creatives, and direct external freelancers, vendors, and artists.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working experience with 3D design and advanced production tools (e.g., Cinema 4D, Redshift, Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Resolve).
• Experience defining scalable visual and motion systems for complex, multi-channel campaigns, along with a keen ability to identify artists for custom content and curate well-crafted visuals from third-party partners.
• Knowledgeable about the latest Apple OS systems, Apple Software programs, and UI elements, along with the apps and other inspiration to keep content fresh.
• Strong eye for aesthetics with the ability to tell a compelling story through visual work and push creative innovation.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong organizational habits and in-depth knowledge of the creative development process, who can convey a strong point of view, pitch complex concepts to executive stakeholders, engage in healthy debate, and accept directional feedback.
• Naturally curious about design, culture, trends, and emerging technologies (including generative AI, AR/VR, and spatial computing).

COMPENSATION

• 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.

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.

Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.