Art Director, Experience

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don't just create products - they build 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. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

The WW Apple Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising (REMM) team defines, makes and delivers programs, campaigns, initiatives and experiences that help Apple Retail's customers and teams discover, be inspired by, learn about and go further with Apple's products and services, and does so in a manner that is true to our values.

This is a creative role that sits at the intersection of design, education, content, and experience.

Description

As an Art Director on the REMM Creative team, you'll shape how customers and teams experience Apple visually and experientially from in-store immersive experiences, Today at Apple learning programs, product launches, local cultural initiatives, and seasonal campaigns.

Responsibilities:

Lead the conceptual development and design execution of experiences and content, set art direction, and design across touchpoints and channels to make every moment feel connected and beautifully crafted

Use emerging technologies and AI to prototype and develop experience formats, tools, and features to elevate customer and team experiences

Partner closely with cross-functional and geo teams, working across cultures

Art direct external partners including vendors, illustrators, photographers, and motion designers, providing clear guidance and actionable feedback

Present work clearly to creative leadership and key stakeholders, synthesize feedback, and refine design direction to align with strategic goals

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of the customer journey and a drive to continually improve it

Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible, resourceful, and willing to take risks, fail, and learn from mistakes.

Strong communicator with exceptional presentation skills, able to articulate ideas with clarity, engage in healthy debate, and accept directional feedback up and down a creative organization

Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced creative workplace and deliver quality work at high volume in a tight timeframe

Experience building trust with multi-disciplinary partners and collaborating well with a team to find solutions to complex problems and can provide thoughtful guidance to junior creative staff, with an eye on mentorship and knowledge growth

Proficiency drafting documentation such as artist briefs, production guidance, design guidelines, and end-user instructions

Minimum Qualifications

9+ years of industry experience at a top-tier creative agency or an in-house organization known for design excellence and cultural impact

Portfolio demonstrating exceptional design taste, execution, and visual storytelling, with a strong background in art direction and design across mediums including design systems, digital, social, video, and experiential

Conceptual thinker who can develop big creative ideas and design with high craft and attention-to-detail.

Fluency in creative software and deep knowledge of AI and emerging technologies

Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience

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 $149,700 and $280,000, 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

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