Apple

Senior Visual Communication Designer

Apple$120K — $145K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional visual design experience in a large-scale company
  • Strong design support experience for engineering organizations
  • Portfolio showcasing superior design standards and diversity in media
  • Exceptional proficiency in Apple Keynote and mastery of Sketch/Figma
  • Excellent project management and time management skills
  • Solid communication and collaboration abilities
  • Understanding of UI/UX principles and AI tools for design efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Drive creative initiatives for executive events and global branding
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on design projects
  • Craft intuitive and impactful design materials for technical information
  • Champion Apple's brand standards across all design touchpoints
  • Present design concepts and rationale to senior executives
  • Manage competing priorities effectively within a fast-paced environment
  • Translate complex technical content into accessible visuals

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to influence executive-level projects and initiatives
  • Access to ongoing professional development and upskilling
  • Chance to work within a prestigious global brand
  • Exposure to cutting-edge design and technology tools
Full Job Description
In this role, you will drive creative initiatives including executive event branding, keynotes, and experiential design, web experiences, program branding, and design support for our many sites across the globe. You'll partner closely with other designers, comms strategists, engineering leaders, program managers, and cross-functional teams to craft materials that make technical information intuitive and impactful.

The ideal candidate blends their strong design craft with a technical mindset, narrative and editorial instincts, and the ability to focus and execute in high-stakes environments.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of professional experience in Visual Design in a fast-paced, large-scale company.

Experience providing design support for an engineering organization.

A portfolio demonstrating Apple-class design aesthetic-typography, layout, color sensibility, design fundamentals-and broad design experience: Conceptual to granular, across digital, print, presentation, and environmental media - and the ability to articulate your design process rationale.

Exceptional proficiency in creative Apple Keynote presentation design. Mastery of Sketch and/or Figma. Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator.

Experience presenting creative proposals and rationale to senior executives, and comfort navigating stakeholder feedback and ambiguity.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Excellent time management and project management skills: Ablity to triage competing and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and manage high volumes of work without sacrificing quality.

Strong understanding of Apple's aesthetic and brand standards, and the drive to champion the brand across every touchpoint.

Familiarity with web development and UI/UX principles: user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces, asset production, responsiveness, and accessibility.

Ability to grasp unfamiliar technical content and distill into meaningful and consumable visuals.

Familiarity with AI principals for design: prompting, efficiency, responsibility/avoidance.

Discretion with sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated use of AI tools beyond image generation - accessibility checks, generating design variations or color palettes, creating efficiency tools, etc.

Proficiency in video or motion graphics tools, such as Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro

Experience with design systems: production and maintenance of asset libraries & documentation

Familiarity with CMS (web management) tools

Design Ops/project management experience

Executive coaching for presentations - tone, pace, delivery, scripting, stage presence, etc

Enthusiasm for working with technical subject matter, ideally with some familiarity with AI and software development concepts

Strong editorial instinct: ability to write or refine headlines, statements, captions, labels, and short-form copy that strengthen the visual narrative

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

Join Apple, a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our ever-expanding global team is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. At Apple, we're not just building products—we're crafting the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Work You’ll Do Embark on a journey with Apple’s market-leading team to help some of the world’s most influential companies navigate their path to digital mastery with cutting-edge technology and services. Transform industries and touch lives with your unique ideas at Apple. Here, you’ll lead through a unique position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and robust industry expertise. Collaborate with a global team of professionals who are at the top of their game in technology and design. Apple isn’t just a company, it’s a community of innovators and passionate thinkers. Introducing the Apple Innovation and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our efforts in delivering groundbreaking solutions and services. At Apple, job opportunities are abundant, offering you the chance to explore diverse roles from engineering to marketing, all designed to empower your career growth. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of creative and technical experts in the world—professionals dedicated to redefining what’s possible through technology and innovation. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise that’s unmatched, driving forward our commitment to excellence and leadership in every project we undertake. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing Apple’s technology and resources. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development that only Apple can offer. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with limitless opportunities at Apple. Go as far as your ambition takes you with unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore Discover how Apple is leading the way in tech innovation: [With iOS] Businesses can streamline operations and enhance customer interactions... READ MORE Smart home technology integration that sets the standard for convenience and security... READ MORE The Apple Experience Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients overcome challenges and lead transformation in their industries. Clients worldwide look to Apple for new strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking a professional role, an internship, or a leadership position, Apple offers a variety of employment opportunities. SEARCH APPLE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Apple, a company committed to diversity, innovation, and leadership. Explore job opportunities, employment benefits, and the culture of growth and innovation at Apple. Prepare your resume, hone your interview skills, and ready yourself for a career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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