Art Director, 3D Visual Merchandising

Summary

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

Role Number:200576062

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. Apple’s 3D Visual Merchandising (3DVM) team is looking for a creative with a background designing experiences in retail/commercial/exhibition interior environments, consumer products, and/or lighting and furniture. As part of the 3DVM Design team you’ll work with a multi-disciplinary group of designers passionate about crafting innovative and inspiring retail experiences. You will be responsible for designing installations, displays and environments for Apple in retail settings.

Description

As an Art Director for the 3DVM team you will develop and improve designs through an iterative process. We create deliverables on projects that span between the digital and physical, including architecture, interior/ industrial/experience design, and content creative direction. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Design and Art Direct for integrated experiences across a range of touch-points. Work closely and collaboratively with our internal 3DVM team of designers to complete project briefs and assigned tasks. Work closely with cross-functional teams: interactive, motion design, retail tech, industrial design, product development/engineering and 3D production teams. Produce design development and/or intent packages for production and fabrication. Regularly review creative work with the team’s senior creative leaders to get feedback on direction and ensure alignment with other activities in the group, presenting ideas as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of design or related experience
• Must share a portfolio of work
• Degree or equivalent experience in either Architecture, Interior Architecture, Experience Design, Furniture Design, Industrial Design or similar field
• Experience with 3D modeling and visualization software on Mac OS platforms and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience crafting and developing experiences for retail, commercial, and/or exhibition environments

Preferred Qualifications

• You have the ability to approach design problems with creativity and passion
• Excellent design skills and extraordinary eye for detail
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing and prototyping process, general construction, and/or engineering principles
• Highly collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Adept at time management and organization and able to work within tight timeframes
• Experience with a variety of 3D softwares such as Rhino, Cinema 4D and/or Keyshot)

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 $115,100 and $216,900, 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.