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

The Senior Art Director for Interactive Communications at Apple will lead the creative development and execution of marketing communications across digital platforms. This role involves collaborating with various teams to bring Apple's products, software, and services to life through engaging and innovative designs. The Senior Art Director will oversee projects from concept to delivery, ensuring adherence to Apple's high standards of quality while inspiring and guiding the creative 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 discretionary employee stock programs
• Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.