Communications Visual Designer

Summary Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Apple’s AIML Data Operations Communications team is focused on inspiring, informing, and connecting Apple employees with the impact of the world-class data we provide. Our team works to deliver exceptional content in many forms—events, video, text, graphic design, motion, and more. We are excited by the many ways we can create inspiring and memorable content and experiences.

Description This role will lead design within the AIML Data Operations communication team, crafting communication assets and experiences within the organization. You will lead and operationalize the design function to handle incoming requests ranging from design consultation to full design ownership.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead and help execute creative design across a wide variety of media—presentation, video, web, events, and more—with a high attention to detail.
• Work with leaders through forecasting, planning and replanning processes to address changing needs within a large organization.
• Owning the end-to-end design and creative process, establishing briefing structure and documentation of processes from concept to completion, and be accountable for the quality of all outgoing work.
• Owning key stakeholder relationships to influence all levels within the organization on design vision and gain support.
• Establish cross functional relationships to keep track of upcoming milestones to balance the workload throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Communication Design, Information Design, Interaction Design (IxD), User Experience (UX) Design, Digital Media Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7-10 years of experience leading design projects from ideation to completion
• Demonstration of strategy development that is thoughtful, clear, inspiring, and which ranges from single execution to both short and long form storytelling.
• Ability to transform highly complex information into meaningful and clear narratives for executive and org-level presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.
• Experience innovating and creating new design proposals based on user and business needs.
• Foster a culture of design excellence by inspiring and empowering the team to experiment and push boundaries.
• Experience in presentation design, branding, photography, video, and user experience.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and technologies.
• The ability to approach problem solving with tenacity and flexibility. See both the bigger picture and stay hyper-focused on getting the details right.

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 $117,400 and $176,800, 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.