Associate Creative Director, Photography

$143,900 - $269,100/Yr

Apple - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Senior

Sunnyvale, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Photography team at Apple is seeking an experienced creative lead to develop compelling photography and content narratives. This role involves collaborating with various teams to create innovative content that aligns with Apple's marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in photography, design, and creative direction, with the ability to manage photo shoots and present ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Planners, Producers, PM's and Creatives to develop compelling WW content briefs that align with yearly product and campaign roadmaps and overall communications strategies.
• Expertly direct the development of well-conceived, innovative creative content work that implements the content strategy and brief.
• Participate in creative reviews to ensure content is on brief and the narrative is integrated across all marketing materials.
• Communicate effectively with creative partners, business affairs and other members of the brand team.
• Direct photo shoots to create compelling photography for launch, campaign and sustain.
• Work closely with our GEO teams aligning WW creative strategy with GEO content.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience as a creative in editorial, advertising, marketing, brand management, photography, and/or new media communication.
• Strong design and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• In-depth knowledge of all steps required in the creative development process, including providing clear communication and creative direction and giving timely and helpful feedback to improve creative solutions.
• Ability to consistently build high-quality outcomes in a timely manner while balancing multiple deliverables.
• Ability to drive workflows, creative shares and schedules across multiple teams.
• Collaborates well with both internal and external partners.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to get results throughout projects.
• Cut through ambiguity to find the right path forward despite uncertainty or challenges.
• Approach projects with a global perspective to ensure creative resonates in international markets.
• Extremely detail oriented with extraordinary follow-through skills.
• Approach problems flexibly and with a willingness to adapt in order to arrive at the best solution.
• Resourceful and proactive in finding solutions.
• See around corners to ensure awareness of bigger problems and opportunities ahead.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance