Apple Media is looking for a world-class Art Director for their App Store Editorial Design team. This is a role for the visual designer, communicator and problem solver who wants to have their hands in several things at once; who can deliver end-to-end design across media types, screens, formats and technologies; and who can collaborate well with others. This is a creative leadership position dedicated to shaping story lines while maintaining a deep understanding of digital curation.
Experience creating and leading the output of editorial design product (e.g., Magazines, Digital Content, Journalism, etc.)
Passion for a wide variety of editorial, digital and magazine design
Fluency across graphic design, typography, photography and illustration
Conceptual thinker who is strategically-centered
Demonstrates command of visual and communication design principles
Authors, shares and merchandises ideas in a cogent and inspiring manner
Delivers highly-resolved works at the intersection of culture and design
Clear and concise communication, organization skills and ability to work across time zones
Demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative and iWork suites
Ability to prototype visual design work in situation
Strong photographic sensibility; sourcing, art-buying, editing, re-touching or capturing
Fluency in any of the above: motion, animation, sound design, mixing or editing
A keen ability to create work under minimal supervision, as well as package and present solutions to the wider creative team. Quickly and beautifully.
Description
Is a fountain of ideas and creative thinking who can think and implement quickly, laterally, independently or collaboratively
Experienced in developing and executing an editorial design strategy and has an advanced understanding of what makes content engaging and successful across platforms and audiences
Demonstrates strong user experience sensibilities with an uncanny level of curiosity; keeps up with the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies and resources
Collaborates with Creatives, Project Managers, Business Owners and Executives to solve complex problems with simple solutions
Has experience developing prototypes for a variety of platforms and use cases; can rapidly prototype their ideas across a myriad of Apple devices, experiences and scenarios
Has a passion for nurturing relationships, managing and mentoring creatives, and can use that rapport to align teams around a vision
Has a keen understanding of local market creative and cultural nuances
An ability to work on a global teams, across time zones, date lines and traditional routine
Education
Bachelor's degree in Web, Graphic, Information, Communication design or equivalent
Additional Requirements
Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in delivering strategic ideas across digital, social or static form factors.
7+ years relevant design or creative leadership experience required; bonus for tours in publishing, magazines, or content creation/delivery
Bachelor's degree in Web, Graphic, Information, Communication design or equivalent
Clear and concise communication and organization skills
Passionate about the Apple brand and relentless in preserving its authenticity
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