Senior Director - Art - Video Motion Graphics - Apple - Santa Clara

Job description
An experienced designer ho has lead responsibility for creating innovative and compelling motion graphics and motion design solutions that meet requirements outlined in Apple’s creative briefs. Responsible for planning and executing projects independently, or most often by overseeing junior creative staff, vendors and freelancers.
Responsible for leading the successful creation and production of design solutions, following creative direction of the appropriate Creative Director. Plans and directs all aspects of assigned projects and serves as an integral member of the creative team.

Description
Scope of Duties and Responsibilities include;
Accountable for successful execution of creative and art direction on assigned projects.
Executes high quality design work on assigned projects in a variety of media. Regularly reviews creative work with the group’s Creative Director’s to get feedback on direction, and to ensure the work is aligned with other activities within Apple’s Graphic Design group.
Relied upon to conceive of, design and lead the development of high quality creative work that pushes the Apple brand forward.
Conducts persuasive creative presentations to executive staff members within the company.
Education Details
BA degree preferred

Key Qualifications

Expert ability to develop well-conceived innovative creative work that implements the strategy.
Significant experience with motion graphics, retail displays, interactive, video installation, 3D, film/video, etc.
Must be proficiently skilled with Autodesk Maya.
Excellent skills with design software used in the motion graphics and interactive design process, including, but not limited to, Cinema4D, Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop.
Ability to effectively lead junior creative staff members, vendors, and freelancers.
Good typographical experience a big plus.
Has a strong knowledge of the creative development process.
Effectively scales design solutions in accordance with project constraints and parameters.
Excellent design skills accompanied by the ability to guide and evaluate, and if necessary, redirect creative development.
Exemplary experience in art directing photo shoots.
Ability to communicate effectively with creative and project management staff, engendering trust and respect.
In depth knowledge of all steps required in the creative development process, including providing clear communication and creative direction, giving timely and helpful feedback to improve creative solutions.
Experience in broad range of new media communications, especially interactive communications, film, video, or broadcast TV advertising.
Solid design expertise in developing creative solutions in a variety of campaigns, across a broad range of problems and media, including advertising, graphic design, Corporate ID, collateral, and especially interactive.

Additional Requirements

BA/BS Preferred
A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience at a high end motion graphics agency or design studio needed, including a minimum of 2 years management experience with increasing responsibility.

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