Apple · 5 months ago
Creative Director, Content Design - Apple Music
Culver City, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$201K/yr - $303K/yr
15+ years expApple is a company that creates innovative products and is committed to leaving the world better than they found it. They are seeking a Creative Director for Content Design in Apple Music who will lead creative strategy and direction, manage teams, and shape the Apple Music brand through music culture. This role involves building content design systems, developing creative briefs, and presenting work to senior leadership while fostering relationships within the creative team.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Build content design systems and product creative that shapes the Apple Music brand and product experience
Develop creative briefs in collaboration with content design strategists and key stakeholders
Direct art directors and designers on the execution of those briefs
Creative direct internal teams as well as external vendors such as agencies, illustrators, and photographers across multiple projects on multiple timelines
Strategically connect conceptual design development with what listeners need in a product experience
Immerse yourself into understanding the nuances of the relationships between fans and artists
Craft beautiful, story driven presentations and present work to senior creative leadership, business, product, design, editorial, marketing, engineering partners, and Apple executives
Foster and nurture relationships, managing and mentoring creatives, using that rapport to align teams around a vision
Qualification
Required
15+ years of proven creative industry experience in digital media
5+ years of managing creative teams
Experience and passion for music and musical talent-related content; ability to stay ahead of design trends in that industry
Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in delivering strategic ideas across digital, social or static form factors
Demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative suite
Have an incredible talent for developing elevated aesthetics, visually cohesive creative, and the ability to tell a powerful story through the work
Must be flexible, and have the ability to adjust to design scenarios
Preferred
Demonstrable design or creative leadership experience
Strong understanding of systems design and branding strategy, particularly for streaming products
Passionate about exceptional art direction, design, and creative that is thoughtful, meaningful, provocative at times, and significant
A love for and knowledge of music culture which informs your work
Ability to prototype visual design work in situation
Ability to author, share and direct ideas in a cogent and inspiring manner
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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