Associate Creative Director, Motion Design

$170,100 - $255,700/Yr

Apple - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Los Angeles, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Creative Director (ACD), Motion Design at Apple is responsible for crafting innovative motion design solutions for Apple's products and services. This role involves providing creative guidance, fostering cross-functional communication, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional work that aligns with Apple's marketing goals. The ACD will lead projects from ideation to final delivery, ensuring that the creative output meets the high standards expected by Apple and resonates with its audience.

Responsibilities

• Direct innovative and inspiring campaigns that meet the requirements outlined in the brief.
• Drive collaboration cross-functionally, building relationships and credibility within the creative community and senior leadership.
• Conduct regular reviews of creative work with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with other projects within Apple's Design community.
• Plan and direct projects from initial ideation through final delivery of production.
• Act as an ambassador for Motion Design within Marcom across various lines of business within Apple.
• Lead a dedicated team of freelance motion creatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in motion design with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Experience directing both large and small creative project teams.
• In-depth knowledge of all steps required in the creative process, including staffing projects and providing creative direction.
• Strong design skills with high attention to detail and the ability to guide and evaluate work.
• Experience working in After Effects and Cinema 4D (or equivalent 3D software).
• Must have a motion design portfolio or work samples.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with production tools such as Maya, Houdini, and Nuke.
• Demonstrates ability to learn and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
• Diplomatic collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discounted products and free services