Job Summary
Marcom is Apple’s Global Marketing Communications group, overseeing all advertising and marketing efforts to ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications. Marcom’s Design Team is responsible for design and art direction, working collaboratively to define the look and feel of Apple products across all platforms.
We are looking for an seasoned creative with experience with product and / or packaging design of consumer electronics as well to join a multi-disciplinary group of designers focused on the execution of regulatory graphics on Hardware reflecting Apple standards for simplicity and elegance. The day- to-day expectations vary, so you should be a self-starter who is able to tackle this role in a fast-paced environment.
Key Qualifications
- 10+ years relevant experience design experience in a related field.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and visualization software on Mac OS platforms (Rhino and Keyshot preferred) with deep knowledge in manufacturing, prototyping processes and general engineering principles.
- Understanding of the regulatory content for food and beverage, cosmetic or ideally consumer electronics.
- You have a history of care and passion within graphics and design. You have honed the balance of engineering and design, respecting both roles influencing high quality outcomes with patience for the process.
- Established collaborator who consistently demonstrates a flexible approach to working across multiple teams and styles, with strong communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner.
- Frequently communicate with executives leveraging interpersonal skills to handle ambiguity with grace.
- Expertly balances the details (highly meticulous) while simultaneously connecting to the bigger macro-view of design objectives to foresee potential roadblocks.
- You are inventive and enthusiastic, a problem solver, at ease with being part of a growing organization. You are known to thrive working in a creative environment, learn quickly, and you can accommodate rapid change.
- Expertise in printing techniques (including 3D printing) and manufacturing processes is desired.
- Computer skills/software: Skills in Adobe CC (specifically Illustrator), and other applications including Photoshop, Acrobat and InDesign.
Description
The Designer will partner with a team of Producers and cross-functional teams (not limited to; Industrial Design, Product Marketing, Product Design, Manufacturing Design, Regional Compliance Teams) to create a 3D model representing required regulatory content is laid out reflecting Apple’s standards for simplicity and elegance.
Responsibilities include the placement of graphics across new and existing Apple hardware and their related components. Content includes text (in various languages), logos, glyphs, personalization, regulatory markings, and other regionally mandated markings on Apple Hardware. This role is vital to ensuring the delivery of accurate artwork on-time at each stage of design development. Their responsibilities will also include oversight on project status in collaboration with their Producer, priorities and approvals for launch execution, facilitating design direction and brainstorming with Product Graphics Producers and Industrial Design to develop and finalize graphic studies. solve execution issues as they relate to the design.
A successful Designer must be able to simultaneously handle several projects in various stages of design with multiple collaborators. The ideal candidate has honed passion for design with a strong attention to detail. This person must be resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results oriented with high energy and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Producers to gather design assets necessary to autonomously build artwork (CAD models, regulatory, safety, cross-functional and in region content, product code numbers, and branding names).
- Brainstorm with Product Graphics Producer, ID and Cross functional teams to develop and finalize graphic studies.
- Apply typography standard methodologies (font, size line-weight, how content relates and flows across various hardware surfaces including plastics/metals/fibers/other material) to the required content. Understand how the various processes of applying the content (pad printing, laser etc) to materials can affect the artwork.
- Ensure consistency in minimalist design style and product ecosystem for the client’s design aesthetic and consistency.
- Present work to peers and executives for feedback / revisions and approval. Able to thoughtfully talk to the work describing the ‘why’ behind proposals provided
- With the support of Product Graphics Producers, secure artwork for approval from all relevant cross-functional teams.
- Review physical or photo samples to ensure correct artwork implementation. Work with Producers and internal partners directly to clearly communicate and resolve execution issues as they relate to the design.
Education
BA/BS Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Product Design or similar field preferred. Further advanced education in related fields is a plus. Minimum of 10+ years in a design practice or professional practice is required.
