Sr. Art Director, Marcom Design

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. Marcom's Design team crafts design deliverables for every event to deliver the world’s best aesthetic and visuals. We work closely with multiple groups across Apple and within Marcom to create engagement through visuals, introducing products and services to a global audience. We make the result beautiful, and the effort invisible.

Description

The Senior Art Director is an integral member of the creative team responsible for designing and directing identities for Apple’s products, events and future consumer experiences. From planning and art directing, the Senior Art Director contributes to all projects from initial blue sky ideation through final delivery of production. This role will specifically focus on art directing motion design, helping guide the development of innovative and compelling creative. Key responsibilities include: Crafting innovative and inspiring campaigns that align with creative briefings, while collaborating with partners and mentoring junior creatives. Animation, design, and illustration experience are core to the role, with experience both pitching creative and leading production from concept through delivery. Providing direction, oversight, and leadership to project teams, responding swiftly to new information, and pivoting strategically when needed. Conveying a strong point of view on design solutions through innovative thinking. Driving workflows across multiple team members including Human Interface Design, Interactive Design, Brand and Production teams. Collaborating closely with vendors by providing art direction, guidance, and feedback. Possessing an eye for aesthetic and creating a powerful story through the work. Working as part of a dedicated team, focused on excellent design in accordance with project constraints and parameters.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years experience building brand identities and campaigns, with motion design at the core of your skillset.

• A portfolio exhibiting a thorough grasp of design principles, animation principles, motion theory, typography and visual communication.

• Experience with the following design/animation software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), After Effects, Cinema 4D (or equivalent 3D tool).

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BFA degree in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, or other related discipline.

• Strong eye for art direction. Presents as capable defining motion behaviors and developing a systematic and scalable approach to deliverables.

• Experience with 3D Animation Software, such as Maya, Houdini and/or Nuke.

• Knowledge of AR/VR and generative tools, and how they connect to design implementation and production.

• Ability to drive workflows, communicating creative ideas and schedules across teams.

• Resourceful and proactive in finding solutions with excellent communication skills.

• Aptness to see around corners to ensure awareness of bigger problems and opportunities ahead.

• Ability to cut through ambiguity and find the path forward, despite uncertainty or challenges.

• Dynamic communication style, capable of real-time creative problem-solving in conversation and conveying a strong point of view for motion design solutions.

• Outstanding conceptual design and design problem-solving skills.

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $179,000 and $269,100, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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