Art Director, Interactive Communications

$143,900 - $216,900/Yr

Apple - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sunnyvale, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Art Director for Interactive Communications at Apple will play a crucial role in bringing the company's innovative products, software, services, and values to life across digital platforms. This position involves collaborating with various teams to create engaging marketing experiences that resonate with customers globally. The Art Director will oversee projects from concept to delivery, ensuring adherence to Apple's high standards of quality while leading design efforts and presenting work to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Executes high-quality design work on assigned projects.
• Regularly presents work to leadership, soliciting and implementing creative and strategic feedback.
• Designs and maintains marketing deliverables across Apple.com and iOS/HTML global platforms in Apple Retail Stores and Channel partner stores.
• Troubleshoots new ideas or executions as needed, enhancing existing experiences and optimizing content for new product initiatives.
• Leads designers in day-to-day design tasks, working with producers to meet deadlines, and partnering with writers, designers, and developers.
• Leads presentations of the work internally to explain progress and ideas.
• Oversees agency design output, suggesting process and template improvements.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in the interactive/digital marketing communications industry.
• A portfolio that showcases strategic insight and visual design talent for a range of digital experiences including web, mobile, and/or apps.
• Excellent design and conceptual skills accompanied by the ability to guide, evaluate, and redirect creative development when necessary.
• Skilled with design software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch. Experience with motion and 3D software is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of web production and basic front-end engineering skills.
• Strong communicator with exceptional presentation and diplomatic skills.
• Track record of thriving in a challenging, fast-paced, creative workplace while delivering quality work at scale and on time.
• Experience building trust with multi-disciplinary partners and collaborating well within a team environment.
• Has provided thoughtful guidance to junior creative staff, with an eye on mentorship and development.
• Diligent, flexible, resourceful, and independent with a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of data science and customer journey insights.
• BA or BFA in Graphic Design (or equivalent).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with motion and 3D software is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• A range of discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance may be available.