Apple · 2 months ago
Sr. Manager, Creative Technology
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$262K/yr - $394K/yr
10+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and marketing strategies. The Sr. Manager, Creative Technology will lead teams of creative technologists to drive innovation in interactive experiences across various platforms, while contributing to the AI strategy for Marcom and fostering partnerships to enhance the adoption of emerging technologies.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and empower teams of creative technologists, fostering an environment of continuous learning, agile adaptation to new technologies, and rapid prototype development
Drive strategic alignment across Marcom divisions while developing prototypes of world-class interactive product experiences, using a deep understanding of generative AI and user interface principles
Define and supervise the technical roadmap for emerging technologies, including internal tools and processes that advance Marcom's creative pursuits across platforms including web, native, spatial and generative AI
Act as the primary technical communicator, simplifying concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical partners
Lead initiatives with engineering teams across Apple to transform prototypes into production-ready solutions
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders within a multi-disciplinary design studio, using exceptional communication, presentation and organizational skills
Drive organizational change and innovation strategy by anticipating emerging technological trends and proactively steering teams towards innovative solutions that set industry standards
Build and scale team capabilities through strategic hiring, development programs, and processes that enhance team agility, productivity, and the continuous integration of emerging technologies
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years experience in creative tech/ R&D environment, with an emphasis in implementing emerging technologies
Experience leading teams within a creative agency or dynamic, tech-driven environment
Demonstrated success in strategic planning and organizational leadership
A diverse portfolio showing skill in web and native Apple platform development, including projects using generative AI
Ability to rapidly adapt and implement new technologies in service of project goals
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust and influence while advocating for your ideas
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field
Preferred
Record of leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with the ability to guide, evaluate, and redirect creative and technical development when necessary
Ability to create hi-fidelity interactive prototypes and think through complex interaction design
Ability to cut through ambiguity and find a path forward, despite uncertainty or challenges
Deep subject matter technical expert, paired with high level of curiosity and eagerness to learn
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML tooling such as PyTorch, MLX or TensorFlow
Hands-on experience fine-tuning, debugging and optimizing model performance through experimentation
Experience building frameworks around models to apply AI solutions to specific problems
Experience in executive-level communication and influence, with the ability to drive organizational transformation through technology adoption
Diligent, flexible, resourceful, and independent with a strong work ethic and organizational skills
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
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10001+ employees
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