Senior Designer, Design Team at Apple in Sunnyvale

Job description

• Posted:
• Sep 22, 2026
• 40
• 200684237
• The Senior Designer is an integral member of the team creating innovative and compelling work that meets the requirements outlined in Apple's creative briefs from ideation to execution. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing design and art-direction that inspires both current and potential customers for one of the world’s most beloved brands.

Responsibilities

• Crafting innovative and inspiring campaigns that align with creative briefings, across a broad range of media.
• Creation of graphic design, motion design and art-direction for products, services and events using 2D, 3D, motion software and other emerging technologies.
• Detail driven creative development of images, animation and other branding elements for Apple’s packaging, print and digital advertising, social media, channel and retail environments.
• Taking direction from project Art Directors and Creative Directors, responding quickly to new information, and pivoting strategically when needed.
• Close collaboration and communication with internal teams and external vendors, including providing art direction, guidance, and feedback.
• Ability to convey a strong point of view on design solutions through logical, strategic thinking.
• Sensitivity for appropriate aesthetic choices, and a desire to push innovation in Apple’s work.

Requirements

• 4+ years of graphic design, motion design and art-direction experience.
• Portfolio exhibiting a thorough grasp of design principles, animation principles, motion theory, typography and visual communication.
• Excellent organizational skills in the preparation and presentation of work.
• Proven ability with 2D, 3D, and motion design software.
• BA or BFA degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• You are naturally curious and have an awareness toward the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends.
• You are well apt in traditional graphic design, branding, photography, CGI and art direction as it pertains to print, digital, and motion.
• Outstanding conceptual design sensibility.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, engage in debate, and accept directional feedback.
• Dynamic collaboration style, capable of real-time creative problem-solving that promotes collaboration.
• Ability to cut through ambiguity and find the path forward, despite uncertainty or challenges.

Skills

Required

• Graphic design
• Motion design
• Art-direction
• 2D, 3D, and motion design software
• Design principles
• Animation principles
• Motion theory
• Typography
• Visual communication
• Organizational skills

Preferred

• Traditional graphic design
• Branding
• Photography
• CGI
• Conceptual design sensibility
• Communication skills
• Collaboration
• Creative problem-solving

Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $119,700 and $180,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
• Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.