Associate Creative Director, Art

Los Angeles, CA (Unknown)

$177K/yr – $266K/yrMid Level12+ years exp

Posted 13 days ago

Job Summary

Own the creative vision and end-to-end execution of high-profile Apple Services campaigns, lead cross-functional teams, and present concepts to executives; drive culturally relevant, social-first storytelling across platforms while coordinating with PMs and brand teams.

  • Own creative vision for campaigns including Apple Music Halftime Show;
  • Lead cross-functional teams of copywriters, designers, and art directors to deliver top-tier work;
  • Align schedules with project/brand managers and hit deadlines.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive Apple Services creative vision for campaigns including our efforts for the Apple Music Halftime Show. Work cross-functionally to solidify this vision and bring it to life.
  • Present work to senior creative staff, product marketing managers, and Apple executives, articulating concepts with energy and enthusiasm.
  • Work with a team of copywriters, designers, and art directors to concept ideas and produce the highest quality creative.
  • Stay at the forefront of social platforms, emerging creative technologies, and new storytelling formats. Pushing for culturally relevant work across paid and earned channels.
  • Partner with project managers and brand managers to ensure schedules are accurate and realistic, and that deadlines are met.

Requirements

  • 12+ years experience concepting and producing major marketing, communication, or music campaigns.
  • Deep industry experience developing integrated campaigns, earned media initiatives, and social-first creative platforms.
  • A portfolio that demonstrates highly crafted, highly art directed work, breakthrough earned media, and programmatic executions.
  • Lives and breathes culture and has a strong awareness of the evolving cultural landscape and emerging trends

Preferred

  • Passionate about exceptional storytelling, art direction, design, and creative that is thoughtful, meaningful, and at times, provocative.
  • Strong proclivity for culture-first thinking that leads to meaningful earned impact.
  • You dream of working in a creative and dynamic environment and embrace the opportunity to continuously enhance the Apple brand.
  • Have an incredible talent for developing elevated aesthetics, visually cohesive campaigns, and the ability to tell a powerful story through the work.
  • Ability to create key visuals for A-list artists and a deep understanding of what makes for an iconic image in today’s media landscape.
  • World-class communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

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 $177,000 and $266,000, 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
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$177K/yr – $266K/yr

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