Art Director, Retail Marcom Design Job at Apple in Sunnyvale

SummaryMarcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences. Marcom's Design team crafts design deliverables for every event to deliver the world’s best aesthetic and visuals. We work closely with multiple groups across Apple and within Marcom to create engagement through visuals, introducing products and services to a global audience. We make the result beautiful, and the effort invisible. As part of the broader Design Team, Retail Design is responsible for crafting innovative and inspiring communications for Apple Retail. We partner with many internal groups, including Interactive, 3D Visual Merchandising, Retail Brand, Commercial Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Product Marketing to create campaigns that promote Retail’s initiatives both in-store and online.DescriptionAn integral member of the creative team responsible for developing engaging retail communications across platforms, from in-store print deliverables to digital media and online content. The role contributes to planning and art directing retail projects from ideation through delivery of production.Key responsibilities include:Art Direct projects that demand both conceptual and functional thinking, and present them to teams and leadership effectively.With a strong eye for art direction, develop a systematic and scalable approach to deliverables.Dive deep into the details while also steering towards big picture objectives.Provide direction, oversight, and leadership to project teams and respond swiftly to new information, opinions, and directions to pivot strategically.Work as part of a dedicated team, focused on excellent design in accordance with project constraints and parameters.Craft innovative and inspiring campaigns that align with creative briefings, while collaborating with partners and mentoring junior creatives.Possess an eye for aesthetic and convey a strong point of view on design solutions through innovative thinking.Minimum Qualifications6+ years of work experience in a design field or design environment.A portfolio exhibiting a thorough grasp of design principles, branding, typography, and visual communication.Experience in graphic design, branding, photography, and/or art direction.Key QualificationsPreferred QualificationsBA/BFA degree in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, or other related discipline.Experience working on fully integrated campaigns, with an expert ability to ideate and create innovative and visually appealing work across a broad range of media.Resourceful, with good organization skills to file work in a manner that can be shared with the team.Excellent communication skills and collaborate well with a team to find simple solutions to complex problems.Experience with 3D software, such as Cinema 4D.Ability to guide and evaluate work, and if necessary, redirect creative development.Be curious and passionate about design — with a keen awareness of the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends.Effectively lead junior creative staff members, vendors, freelancers, and photographers as needed.Pay & BenefitsAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,900 and $216,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Equal Opportunity EmployerApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr