Associate Creative Director, jobs in United States
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Apple · 1 day ago

Associate Creative Director,

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$191K/yr - $288K/yr
date10+ years exp

Apple is a leading technology company that focuses on consumer-facing marketing through its Marcom team. The Associate Creative Director for the 3DVM Channel team will lead a group of designers to create innovative retail experiences and guide the design development of physical store environments and product presentation tools.

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Responsibilities

Develop concepts and designs, through an iterative process, to meet objectives on projects that span between physical fixture, spatial and experience design
Translate briefs into clear, actionable work aligned with project timelines
Partner with ACDs of Visual Merchandising and Store Planning to design with a focus on the full customer journey and ensure all touchpoints enhance the overall experience
Collaborate closely with internal Marcom cross-functional partners, including Channel XF, 2D design and Interactive teams, as well as external partners including Channel Sales and Operations, Engineering, Industrial Design and Product Marketing
Regularly present work to Creative Director, incorporating feedback and ensuring alignment with broader initiatives
Participate in meetings with senior leadership and present design intent to cross-functional partners effectively

Qualification

Retail design experience3D modeling softwareAdobe Creative SuiteSpatial experience designManufacturing knowledgeTeam managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentorship ability

Required

10+ years of experience in retail design and/or related experience, with 3+ years experience managing small teams
A portfolio of work demonstrating a thorough understanding of retail and in-store experience design and clear examples of work in context across a range of spatial experiences
Proficiency in 3D modeling and visualization software on Mac OS platforms (Rhino, Cinema 4D and/or Keyshot preferred) and Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledgeable in manufacturing and prototyping process and general construction and engineering principles
Degree or equivalent experience Architecture, Interior Architecture, Experience Design, Industrial Design or related field

Preferred

Excellent design skills accompanied by the ability to guide, evaluate and, if necessary, redirect creative development
Experience leading the development of large scale retail initiatives and managing the lifecycle of retail store concepts
Skilled in systematic thinking, able to shift fluidly from high-level strategy to focused attention to detail
Ability to lead junior creative staff members, vendors and freelancers providing guidance and mentorship
Demonstrated ability to proactively build rapport, credibility and influence to drive results throughout a matrix organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate design ideas and present work to Creative Director and executive leadership
Highly organized and efficient; adept at time management and able to meet tight deadlines

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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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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2024 (3766)
2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
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2020 (3656)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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