Job Details

Marcom Packaging Research & Development Senior Print Expert

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Marketing

Summary

Posted: May 14, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200603473

Marcom 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.

The Marcom Packaging Research & Development team is at the creative and technical intersection of Apple’s product packaging. The R&D team leads development projects related to graphic print, printing method and embellishment technology, and cosmetic materials standards to deliver best-in-class consumer packaging with novel design details and tremendous scale.

Description

The Marcom Packaging Research & Development Senior Print Expert leads or support projects to develop print processes or solutions to improve current print technology, post-print graphic treatment, print quality, and print sustainability for packaging components.

The Marcom Packaging Research & Development Senior Print Expert leads or support projects to develop print processes or solutions to improve current print technology, post-print graphic treatment, print quality, and print sustainability for packaging components.

Responsibilities include:
Engage deeply with internal partner teams in design, materials, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, as well as our external packaging supply chain, to implement and execute projects to develop the next generation of package printing technologies for Apple.

Support troubleshooting of technical issues during print development projects across all product lines, as needed.

Available for both domestic and international travel (at least 15 percent of time).

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading technical projects in the field of consumer packaging, sustainable packaging materials, fine art graphic printing, and/or application equipment.

• Deep understanding of printing processes, especially with fiber-based substrates, and the ability to solve print-related issues with various inks, coating, adhesives, print decoration (cold foil) and finishing technologies.

• Experience with packaging manufacturing and quality systems, and the experience applying new raw materials to final print applications.

• Knowledge of statistical and data analysis tools, interpretation results, and presentations to inform data-driven decision making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle ambiguity with grace. You are able to gain alignment and guide decision making with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Inventive and enthusiastic problem solver, at ease with being part of a growing organization. You dream of working in a creative environment, learn quickly, and accommodate rapid change.

• Deep industry networker with connections to printing and finishing suppliers. Current with packaging industry Innovations with a drive to advance the state of the art.

• In-depth understanding of color management and experience with industry color management and print standards, like ISO 12647, 15339 and GRACoL2013 color methods.

• Proficiency in Mac applications; database management systems; Adobe Illustrator, and Acrobat; and the Microsoft Office suite.

Pay & Benefits

At 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 $179,000 and $269,100, 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.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

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