Job Details

Sr. Art Director, Interactive Experiences

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Marketing

Summary

Posted: Apr 03, 2025

Role Number: 200598131

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 Interactive Experiences group is part of Apple Marcom and supports the shopping and buying experiences of Apple products, software, and services on its digital platforms — places like apple.com (http://apple.com), Apple Store App, Apple Store Online, and third-party retailers. We partner with teams across the company to create, scale, and deliver outstanding commerce experiences that brings the magic of Apple to every touchpoint in the customer experience.

Description

In the Sr Art Director role, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of interactive digital experiences that engage and support our customers through their Apple customer journey. This position requires a proven track record of visual design and art direction for the web and iOS devices, particularly for the marketing and commerce of major brands online and in-stores; a strong knowledge of interactive creative development processes; and experience developing creative solutions with a relatively high level of autonomy. You’ll oversee medium to large sized projects and present the work to Creative Directors and cross-functional partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads and directs the execution of an interactive project and presents persuasively and clearly to partners, effectively articulating design rationale.
- Develops innovative and on-strategy designs and experiences, which are highly resolved from a formal perspective and which meet the objectives of the assignment.
- Solves problems conceptually in collaboration with the broader interactive team, including writers, visual designers, UX designers, creative technologists, developers and other cross-functional partners.
- Regularly reviews creative work with the group’s senior creative staff to get feedback on direction and to confirm that work is aligned with other activities in the group.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 10 years relevant experience specializing in user interface design and design systems for the web and apps.

• Knowledge of the creative process including typical time and resources needed to produce with efficiency quality work on time, and to specification.

• A portfolio that showcases strategic insight and visual design talent for a range of digital experiences and interfaces including web, mobile, and/or apps.

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, prototyping and 3D software is a plus.

• Strong strategic and design thinking, and validated expertise in content strategy, system design, usability, and analytics.

• Strong communicator with exceptional presentation and diplomatic skills. Able to actively engage in healthy debate with stakeholders.

• Experience defining the product vision and customer experience for a digital product or service.

• Has provided thoughtful guidance to junior creative staff, with an eye on mentorship and development.

• A collaborator and mentor who thrives in a group environment and knows how to bring out the best in the team – design, copy, UX, and development.

• Willing to take risks, fail, and learn from mistakes.

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.

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