Jobleads-US is hiring: Senior Design Manager in Cupertino
Jobleads-US, Cupertino, CA, United States
People at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries! It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple’s Services - App Store, Apple Music, TV+, and many more - are the most exciting and dynamic in the world. Our teams work together to craft products and experiences that impact people’s lives in ways they could not have imagined. We are looking for an experienced manager to lead our cross-product Tools HI design team built to deliver new and engaging experiences for our customers.
Description
Join the cross-product Tools HI design team at Apple and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design intuitive and user-centric tools for our services partners. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our tools for partners. The position requires skilled creative leadership to deliver projects under tight deadlines and with input from many senior-level stakeholders. People-first leadership skills are a must, as well as composure under pressure, problem solving, attention to detail, and the ability to mediate and cope with rapid change. Above all, the role requires a dedicated individual who understands Apple’s high standards and design aesthetic to the core. This involves maintaining a high level of visual quality, ensuring all designs are functional, comprehensive, and align with Apple's design standards. You will pay close attention to every aspect of design, from patterns and consistency to color use, typography, and subtle details, all contributing to creating seamless and enjoyable user experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
- A portfolio of work that showcases excellence in product design leadership, creative problem solving, and the ability to bring out the best work in teams.
- A commitment to upholding the principles of transparency, privacy, and trust while supporting business goals.
- Outstanding ability to develop and communicate strategy and vision to designers, engineers, product managers, and executive leadership through writing, visuals, and presentations.
- Deep experience with communicating complex concepts and designs ideas through sketches, wireframes, high fidelity comps, and prototypes.
- 10+ years of design experience with a focus on web or Apple OS interfaces.
- Demonstrated success in balancing technical data constructs with user requirements.
- Proficiency in using Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, Keynote, and similar tools.
- Proven track record of solving complex interaction problems across multiple platforms.
- Familiarity with inclusive design and accessibility, and a desire to learn more.
- Experience in designing web tools or software for professionals.
- Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity and change.
- Passion for Apple, our products, and our customers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Outstanding ability to lead and present a design-first vision.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across an organization.
- Self-starting, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient.