Art Director, Experience

Apple's REMM Creative team is seeking an experienced Art Director, Experience to help design visually rich and thoughtfully crafted programs in Sunnyvale, onsite. You will shape immersive in-store experiences, Today at Apple learning initiatives, product launches, local cultural projects, and seasonal campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional and geographic teams to ensure every moment feels connected and well crafted. The role offers a competitive compensation range of USD 149,700 to 280,000 per year.

In this position you will have access to a collaborative culture that values design excellence, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies. You will work with a blend of internal teams and external partners, guided by clear direction and real impact across experiences that reach customers and communities. This is a hands-on leadership role that emphasizes craft, storytelling, and the strategic use of new tools to elevate both customer and team outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the concept development and design execution for experiences and content, establish art direction, and shape design across multiple touchpoints and channels to create cohesive, beautifully crafted moments.
• Prototype and develop experience formats, tools, and features using emerging technologies and AI to enhance customer engagement and team workflows.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional and geographic teams, embracing diverse cultures and perspectives.
• Provide art direction to external partners including vendors, illustrators, photographers, and motion designers, offering clear guidance and actionable feedback.
• Present work to creative leadership and key stakeholders, synthesize feedback, and refine design direction to align with strategic goals.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience at a top-tier creative agency or in-house organization recognized for design excellence and cultural impact.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design taste, execution, and visual storytelling, with a solid background in art direction and design across mediums such as design systems, digital, social, video, and experiential.
• Conceptual thinker who can develop ambitious ideas with high craft and meticulous attention to detail.
• Fluency in creative software and a deep understanding of AI and emerging technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent experience.

Technologies

• AI and related emerging technologies integrated into design and prototyping processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Discretionary employee stock programs (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with stock purchase at a discount