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Marcom LA is Apple’s Global Marketing Communications group creating and overseeing the world-class marketing and advertising driving Apple's rapidly-growing Services sector including Apple Sports, Apple Music, App Store, Apple Pay, Apple Arcade, Apple News, Apple Books, Apple Podcasts, Apple Maps, iCloud, Creator Studio and more. Whether we’re launching the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, introducing Messi to MLS, sharing the next generation of games in the App Store, or celebrating the seamless joy of using Apple Pay, Marcom LA’s mission is to build brand love for Apple every day. We do that with inspiring creative, a culture-first mindset, and the belief our Services make our incredible Apple devices even better.
Our Marcom LA Design team is a creative team of designers, art directors, and writers-thinkers and makers who focus on ideas as much as we do craft. We create identities that are unmistakably Apple. Our thinking is rooted in the DNA of Apple products and experiences, and applied in simple, elegant, and impactful ways.
Description
The Senior Art Director of Motion Design shapes and stewards motion design-driven identities for Apple’s services, products, and events-driving work from ideation to hand-off while elevating craft and inspiring other creatives.","responsibilities":"Lead the conceptual development and prototyping of motion identities and campaigns from initial concept through final production.
Design scaleable, foundational motion design systems that support multiple campaigns, ensuring consistency, clarity, and creative excellence.
Provide clarity for project teams by setting creative vision, providing oversight, and upholding high standards of craft.
Art direct external partners including vendors, illustrators, photographers, and motion designers, providing clear guidance and actionable feedback.
Present work for executive reviews, synthesize feedback, and refine motion direction to align with strategic goals.
Manage workflows, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration across concurrent projects to deliver high-quality work on schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
Outstanding conceptual design and problem-solving skills.
Experience defining scaleable motion behaviors and visual systems for complex, multi-channel campaigns.
Familiarity with advanced production tools such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke and Resolve, and how design translates into deep CG production environments.
Experience exploring AR/VR, spatial computing, or generative design tools.
Proven ability to pitch and articulate complex motion concepts to stakeholders to align creative vision with strategy.
Demonstrated ability to mentor designers and collaborate across disciplines.
Fluent in both design and motion craft, combining systems thinking with high-level execution.
Minimum Qualifications
9+ years of experience building brand identities and campaigns with motion design as a core discipline.
Portfolio demonstrating expertise in design principles, animation principles, motion theory, typography, and visual communication, across 2D and 3D work.
Industry experience as a lead animator or art director, overseeing the creative development process from concept to final production.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Media Encoder) as well as Cinema 4D with Redshift for camera work, texturing, and lighting.
Proven ability to develop original motion concepts and prototype them hands-on, balancing strategic thinking and high-level craft.
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 $173,500 and $260,800, 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.