Sr. Art Director, Interactive Communications

$179,000 - $269,100/Yr

Apple - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Senior

Sunnyvale, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Art Director on Marcom's Interactive team at Apple, you will play a crucial role in bringing the story of Apple's innovative products, software, services, and values to life across digital platforms. This position involves collaborating with various creative and technical teams to execute high-quality design work, oversee projects from concept to delivery, and present your work to leadership. You will be responsible for maintaining marketing deliverables and enhancing user experiences while inspiring and guiding your team.

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 10 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
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Participation in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan