Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences. The Photography team is the driving force behind the wide range of photography produced for Marcom worldwide. We are looking for an experienced creative who has the ability to create strong photography and content narratives. This candidate is a conceptual thinker and has a passion for all types of photography.
Description
In the Photography Art Director role, you will be responsible for leading the creative development of projects from conception through post-production.
• Partner with Planners, Producers, Product Marketing and Creatives to develop compelling WW content briefs that align with yearly product and campaign roadmaps and overall communication strategies.
• Expert ability to direct the development of well-conceived, innovative creative content work that implements the content strategy and brief. This includes the ability to create compelling and concise presentations that have been thoughtfully and beautifully designed.
• Participate in creative reviews to ensure content is on brief and the narrative is integrated across all marketing materials.
• Ability to create briefs and communicate effectively with creative partners, business affairs and other members of the brand team.
• Excellent ability to direct photo shoots in order to create compelling and aspirational photography for a multitude of deliverables.
Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following industries: editorial, design, advertising, marketing, brand management, photography and/or new media communication.
• Professional portfolio showcasing photography art direction.
• Strong design, presentation (both visual and verbal), and communication skills culminating in the ability to sell ideas through and defend work to various stakeholders.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and timelines simultaneously in an organized manner.
• Collaborates well with both internal and external partners with a strong desire to continuously seek out new diverse creative partners (photographers, stylists, etc).
• Approach problems flexibly and with a willingness to adapt in order to arrive at the best solution while remaining resourceful and proactive in finding solutions while maintaining a positive and collaborative spirit.
• Extremely detail oriented with extraordinary follow-through skills.
• Passion for photography with the knowledge of a wide range of photographers, types of photography, and photographic trends – both past and current.
• In depth knowledge of all steps required in the creative development process, including providing clear communication and creative direction and giving timely and helpful feedback to improve creative solutions.
• See around corners to ensure awareness of bigger problems and opportunities ahead with the willingness to propose possible solutions.
