Art Director, Design

Summary
Posted: Mar 5, 2024
Role Number:200540609
Marcom LA is Apple's Global Marketing Communications group creating and overseeing the world-class marketing and advertising driving Apple's rapidly-growing Services sector including Apple Music, App Store, Apple Pay, Apple TV App, Arcade, News, Books, Podcasts, Maps, iCloud and more. Whether we're launching the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, introducing Messi to MLS, finding the next generation of games in the App Store and Arcade, or celebrating the seamless joy of using Apple Pay, Marcom LA's mission is to build love for Apple every day. We do that with inspiring creative, a culture first mindset, and the belief our Services make our incredible Apple devices even better. As the Art Director, Design, you will be responsible for crafting innovative and compelling design solutions for core communications and implementing multiple design studies for Apple's services. This requires broad experience in developing creative solutions in a variety of mediums. You'll be joining a team where we conceive, design, and lead the development of high-quality creative work that pushes the Apple brand forward.
Key Qualifications

• You have ideally 7-10 years of relevant experience at an agency, design firm or leading brand.
• You have experience in graphic design, art direction, advertising, marketing, corporate identity, branding, and digital communication.
• You have excellent design, system thinking and conceptual skills accompanied by the ability to guide and evaluate, and if necessary, redirect creative development.
• You are naturally curious and passionate about design - with a keen awareness of the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends.
• You are a motivated and driven Art Director that collaborates well with a team to find simple solutions to complex problems.
• You are a proficient communicator, with great presentation skills, that is able to articulate ideas in a clear manner, engage in healthy debate, and accept directional feedback across levels.
• You have in depth knowledge of the creative development process, including effectively and efficiently staffing projects, providing timely and helpful feedback to improve creative solutions, and producing work on schedule.
• You are able to effectively lead junior creative staff members, vendors, freelancers, photographers and illustrators as needed.
• You are proficient in design software used in the design process, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Experience with 3D software is a plus.

Description
In this role, you will be a vital member of the team - concepting, coordinating, and collaborating frequently in order to bring to life Apple services' key elements of design and art direction. You'll craft innovative and inspiring design solutions that meet the requirements outlined in creative briefs, following creative direction of the appropriate Associate Creative Director or Creative Director. You'll plan and direct projects end to end, inspire the team to pursue new creative solutions, and provide guidance to junior creatives. Regular reviews of creative work with each group's Associate Creative Director or Creative Director are part of our workflow. You will be responsible for conducting persuasive creative presentations, gathering feedback on direction, and ensuring work aligns with other activities within Apple's marketing communications. Our team strives for consistent delivery of superior design, as well as scaling design solutions in accordance with project constraints and parameters. We're accountable for the successful implementation of creative and art direction on assigned projects in a variety of media for brand campaigns, digital performance campaigns, social, owned Apple channels, and new mediums of communication.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work 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 $104,000.00 and $202,600.00, 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 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.