Art Director, Experience

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 $146,800 and $274,500, 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

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.