AIML - Design Manager, Communications

team works to deliver exceptional content in many forms-events, video, text, graphic design, motion, and more. We are excited by the many ways we can create inspiring and memorable content and experiences.

Description

This role will lead design within the AIML Communications team, guiding creative professionals to create and deliver amazing work for the AIML organization, Apple employees and the ML research community. You will lead and operationalize the design team to handle incoming requests ranging from design consultation to full design ownership. Your responsibilities will include: - Managing a small team of designers while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. - Lead and help execute creative direction across a wide variety of media-presentation, video, web, events, and more-with a high attention to detail. - Lead employees through forecasting, planning and replanning processes to address changing needs within a large engineering organization. - Owning the end-to-end creative process, establishing briefing structure and documentation of processes from concept to completion, and be accountable for the quality of all outgoing work. - Owning key stakeholder relationships to influence all levels within the organization on design vision and gain support. - Establish cross functional relationships to keep track of upcoming milestones to balance the workload throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 7-10 years of experience leading design projects and managing people or teams.

• Demonstration of strategy development that is thoughtful, clear, inspiring, and which ranges from single execution to both short and long form storytelling.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.

• Experience innovating and creating new design proposals based on user and business needs.

• Foster a culture of design excellence by inspiring and empowering the team to experiment and push boundaries.

• Experience in presentation design, branding, photography, video, and user experience.

• Understanding of machine learning concepts and technologies.

• The ability to approach problem solving with tenacity and flexibility. See both the bigger picture and stay hyper-focused on getting the details right.

Pay & 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 $185,800 and $279,600, 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.

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• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.