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Über
Description The ACD crafts innovative, inspiring identities and campaigns for Apple's services, products and events - as well as providing guidance, and direction for other creatives. They provide cross functional communication and direction that inspires others and wins over stakeholders. They are adept at evaluating complex briefs and are comfortable presenting work at all levels. They have experience directing both large and small teams of creatives and are accomplished in developing a healthy and vibrant creative team atmosphere. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead and oversee the conceptual development and execution of campaigns that meet the strategic requirements outlined in the brief. - Contribute to all projects from planning and initial ideation, through final delivery of production. - Establish and optimize foundational identity systems for Apple Services that drive multiple campaigns through the year. - Provide direction, oversight, and leadership to project teams, responding swiftly to new information, and adjusting strategically when needed. - Drive collaboration cross functionally - establishing relationships, rapport and credibility within the creative community, senior leadership and executive team. - Conduct regular reviews of creative work with the project team and key partners. - Collaborate closely with vendors, illustrators, photographers, motion and graphic designers by providing art direction, guidance, and feedback.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 9 years of experience building brand identities and campaigns.
- A portfolio or work samples exhibiting a thorough grasp of design principles, animation principles, art direction, typography and visual communication.
- Industry experience leading and mentoring teams of Designers and Art Directors through the creative development process (from early exploration to the delivery of a final identity or campaign).
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Bachelors degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Outstanding conceptual design and problem-solving skills.
- Strong art direction sensibility and capability to define scalable design principles to achieve results.
- Effective collaborator who possesses excellent interpersonal skills, capable of negotiating creative input from multiple functional groups, garnering trust and influence.
- Dynamic communication style, capable of real-time creative problem-solving in conversation and conveying a strong point of view for design solutions.
- Ability to cut through ambiguity and find the path forward, despite uncertainty or challenges.
- In-depth knowledge of all steps required in the creative process, including staffing projects, providing communication and direction, and giving timely and useful feedback to improve creative solutions.
- Experience with After Effects, Cinema 4D (or equivalent 3D tool)
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 $170,100 and $255,700, 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.
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 .
Wünschenswerte Fähigkeiten
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Cinema 4D
Berufserfahrung
- Product Designer
- Art Director/Creative Director
Sprachkenntnisse
- English