Associate Creative Director, Internal Communications Cupertino,California,United States Marketing Apple’s Internal Communications team informs and engages employees worldwide on everything from our innovative products and services, to the values that drive our company, to our industry-leading benefits and support programs. We are looking for an extraordinary Associate Creative Director of Internal Communications to work as part of a creatively-led global team and ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all Apple internal medias and platforms. As an Associate Creative Director (ACD) of Internal Communications you will own the creative process and set the creative standard to deliver best-in-class, impactful stories that build culture across the company. The ideal candidate possesses an impeccable design aesthetic and attention to detail, broad experience in brand design, creative direction and in building photography and content narratives, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to foster positive collaboration with multi-disciplinary partners. Additionally, you should have a deep understanding of creative strategy, user experience concepts, digital platform capabilities, and systematic design rationale. **Description** As an ACD of Internal Communications, you will guide the teams through design concept development and collaborate closely with Editorial Leads, Designers, Producers, Photographers and Videographers to develop content strategies. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Lead and collaborate with visual designers, writers, experience designer and agencies to conceptualize ideas and co-direct teams to produce quality work. - Guide emerging designers in crafting meaningful and inspiring content. - Design, review, and empower campaigns for Apple’s Internal Communications deliverables. - Present work to senior creative staff, Internal Communications Leadership, and Apple executives. - Integrate strategies and messaging across existing and new communication mediums. - Develop and find new talent, plan and staff for an ongoing calendar of projects, and manage outside agencies and vendors for overflow projects. **Minimum Qualifications** + Must provide a creative portfolio or work samples. + 12+ years of overall experience, including 3 years of experience managing projects in a creative-focused digital agency or in-house at a leading brand. + Strong written and spoken English skills for effective communication with international team members. **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + A global perspective with an awareness of the latest digital trends and works from around the world. + Expertly direct the development of well-conceived, innovative creative content work that implements the content strategy and brief. + Participate in creative reviews to ensure content is on brief and the narrative is integrated across all marketing materials. + Communicate effectively with editorial and creative partners, business affairs and other members of the team. + Direct photo shoots to create compelling photography and/or video content for Internal communications deliverables and campaigns. + Ability to drive workflows, creative shares and schedules across multiple teams + Excellent communication skills with the ability to get results throughout projects + Cut through ambiguity to find the right path forward despite uncertainty or challenges + Approach projects with a global perspective to ensure creative resonates in international markets + Extremely detail oriented with extraordinary follow-through skills + Approach problems flexibly and with a willingness to adapt in order to arrive at the best solution + Resourceful and proactive in finding solutions + See around corners to ensure awareness of bigger problems and opportunities ahead **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **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 $179,000 and $269,100, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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. + 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) **Apple Footer** Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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