Lead creative direction for Apple Services campaigns and drive culturally relevant storytelling across channels.

Drive the creative vision for Apple Services campaigns, including Apple Music Halftime Show efforts
Lead creative efforts and campaigns for Apple Services such as Apple Music, Apple Music Halftime Show, iCloud+, Podcasts, Fitness+, and more
Collaborate cross-functionally to solidify the creative vision and bring it to life
Present concepts and work to senior creative staff, product marketing managers, and Apple executives, articulating ideas with energy and enthusiasm
Work with a team of copywriters, designers, and art directors to concept ideas and produce high-quality creative
Ideate, collaborate, and write to support conceptual development and creative execution
Craft, review, and empower campaigns for Apple brands and products
Partner with the ACD/Copywriter to co-develop concepts and co-direct teams to deliver quality creative
Integrate strategies and messaging across brand campaigns, digital performance efforts, social, owned channels, and new mediums of communication
Stay current with social platforms, emerging creative technologies, and new storytelling formats, pushing for culturally relevant work across paid and earned channels
Coordinate with project managers and brand managers to keep schedules accurate and realistic and ensure deadlines are met
Guide creatives to do their best work and support each other’s strengths

Strong storytelling and art direction mindset: thoughtful, meaningful creative that can be provocative
Culture-first thinking that results in meaningful earned impact
Ability to develop elevated aesthetics, visually cohesive campaigns, and compelling stories through the work
Strong skill in creating key visuals for A-list artists and understanding what makes an iconic image in today’s media landscape
World-class communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
12+ years of experience concepting and producing major marketing, communication, or music campaigns
Deep industry experience developing integrated campaigns, earned media initiatives, and social-first creative platforms
Portfolio showcasing highly crafted, highly art directed work, breakthrough earned media, and programmatic executions
Lives and breathes culture with awareness of evolving cultural landscape and emerging trends
Desire to work in a creative and dynamic environment and continuously enhance the Apple brand
Interest in creative and design that drives meaningful, culturally relevant impact

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
Discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder via Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs
Eligibility for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
Option to purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments, and relocation

Base pay range: $177,000 - $266,000 per year
Base pay depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and location
Apple benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms

Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite)

Associate Creative Director, Art

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