Senior Designer
- Sunnyvale, CA, United States
The base pay range for this role is between $119,700 and $180,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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- The base pay range for this role is between $119,700 and $180,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Summary 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 Design Team is responsible for the design and art direction of core communications, including product launches and seasonal campaigns, across Retail, Channel, Packaging, Keynote, and Events. Working in a highly collaborative environment, the Design Team defines the look and feel of Apple product imagery, brand identities, and on-device screen content through experimentation, critical thinking, and extraordinary attention to detail. Candidates will be considered for opportunities across our Identity, Channel, and Screens teams, bringing this craft to life across print, digital, and motion.
Description As a Senior Designer on the Design team, you will explore, design, and execute innovative graphic and motion work from initial ideation through final delivery. Working in close partnership with Art Directors, Creative Directors, and design producers, you will craft cohesive visual systems, brand elements, and engaging product storytelling across global communications for one of the world’s most recognizable brands.
Responsibilities
Create and execute innovative graphic design, motion design, and screen content assets for campaigns, products, services, and events across print, digital, social media, and retail and channel environments. Develop detail-driven images, animation, and branding elements that align with creative briefs using 2D, 3D, motion software, and emerging technologies, while keeping sight of how each piece fits into the broader creative strategy. Collaborate closely with internal teams (including Human Interface Design, Interactive Design, Brand, and Production) and external vendors, supporting art direction, guidance, and creative feedback. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing conceptual exploration with production-ready deliverables while preparing and organizing persuasive creative presentations. Take direction from project Art Directors and Creative Directors, responding quickly to feedback and new information while pivoting strategically when needed. Build culturally relevant content that reflects Apple’s values while maintaining organized, team-accessible project files.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. At least 4 years of experience in graphic design, motion design, and/or art direction, with a proven ability to develop innovative creative work across print, digital, and motion media. A portfolio that showcases versatility across graphic design and/or motion disciplines, including branding, typography, layout, photography, illustration, CGI, and 2D/3D animation. Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and Keynote.
Preferred Qualifications Working experience with 3D design and motion tools (e.g., Cinema 4D, Redshift) and emerging creative technologies. Knowledgeable about the latest Apple OS systems, Apple Software programs, and UI elements, along with the apps and other inspiration to keep content fresh. Ability to convey a strong point of view on design solutions through logical, strategic thinking. Strong eye for aesthetics with a sensitivity for appropriate design choices and the ability to tell a compelling story through visual work. Clear, confident communicator with strong organizational skills in the preparation and presentation of work, who can articulate ideas clearly, engage in healthy debate, and accept directional feedback. Naturally curious about design, branding, culture, trends, and emerging technologies (including generative AI, AR/VR, and spatial computing).
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 $119,700 and $180,300, 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
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