Product Designer, Consumer and Pro Apps

Summary

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200568390

Apple's Applications Group is seeking a Sr. Product Designer to work on consumer and pro software applications for the Mac and iOS. The ideal designer for this role is passionate about creating experiences that can delight billions of people worldwide. We'll provide unprecedented levels of opportunity and resources to create experiences that influence the industry and, more importantly, people's lives. Our team highly values imaginative problem solvers, appreciating their creativity and quick learning abilities. For those committed to making each interaction - visual, audial, haptic, and amazing for our customers, we invite you to join us.

Description

From brainstorming through implementation, the Sr. Product Designer will work with the Applications design team members and our engineering, marketing, and QA groups. You should possess extraordinary visual and user interface skills and user-centered design principles. You have an affinity for consistency, color use, typography, and a keen eye for subtle details. While exercising a good eye for aesthetics, you can grasp and distill highly complex issues and translate them into clean, understandable solutions. You are a great collaborator and an excellent communicator, able to develop and present design ideas in a large team environment. This Sr. Product Designer is crucial in defining the future design direction of Apple's consumer and pro applications. We are excited and eagerly anticipate welcoming a new designer to take software design to the next level.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design and UI, with a focus on designing for multiple platforms (e.g., iOS, web, or similar environments)
• Experience in delivering critical, large-scale features or products from start to finish, including involvement in documentation and development processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes
• Strong empathy and advocacy for user experience when working with peer teams, including Engineering, QA, Marketing, and Accessibility
• Highly proficient and efficient with design tools to visualize ideas and deliver work quickly
• Ability to communicate design concepts through prototypes, low/high-fidelity comps, and formal presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in interaction design, human interaction, sociology, psychology, visual design, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to large groups and executives
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving with the ability to take initiative when necessary
• Passion for Apple, its products, and its customers
• Experience in iterative design processes, with enthusiasm for engaging in and contributing to group critique

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.