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Role Number: 200683229Team: Corporate FunctionsLocation: CupertinoWeekly Hours: 40Posted: 2026-09-22SummaryAt Apple, extraordinary ideas become products, services, and experiences that improve lives. Bring passion and precision to your craft, and this company offers the promise of doing your best work. But getting there will require understanding Apple’s culture and an investment in your own capabilities. Apple University creates learning — by Apple and for Apple — to help everyone at Apple fulfill their potential and to strengthen our culture and values.DescriptionApple University’s Creative Director will both directly — and through their leadership — strategize, shape, re-shape, and ship everything the team builds. This includes great learning experiences delivered in a classroom or directly to employees; the marketing and websites that hook people and help them find what they need; and the experiments that will drive innovation in our reach and impact across every team and employee who make Apple, Apple.This role partners closely with Apple University faculty, producers, writers, engineers, and others — as well as partners throughout the company — to conceive and deliver world-class creative and to advance the purpose, culture, and impact of the whole organization.Minimum Qualifications15+ years of experience in brand identity, communication design, or editorial art direction, with a multidisciplinary background spanning print, digital, motion, and/or experiential environmentsAn exceptional portfolio demonstrating advanced expertise in creative presentation design, web design, UI/UX design, or other visual communication materials that showcases an aesthetic aligned with Apple’s design philosophyA solid understanding of web development and UI/UX principles, with a focus on creating user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces that can apply to learning platformsProven track record of directing, mentoring, and inspiring creative talent, with deep experience guiding cross-disciplinary teamsDeep familiarity and proficiency with Apple native tools (especially Keynote), alongside industry-standard tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative SuiteExcellent time management and project management skills: Ability to triage competing and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and manage high volumes of work without sacrificing qualityPreferred Qualifications5+ years of experience in a design or creative leadership roleExceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skillsNatural collaborator and mentor who thrives in a group environment and knows how to bring out the best in their own team and close partnersComfortable navigating ambiguity and aligning diverse experts toward a shared goalExperience with and passion for designing content that helps people learn, think differently, or change their behaviorAppreciation for Apple’s values, products, and design legacy, and a strong desire to steward and communicate what makes Apple, AppleCommitment to designing inclusive and accessible workActive curiosity about and practical experience with integrating generative AI tools into the creative processBA or BFA in Graphic Design or other related design discipline, or equivalent professional experiencePay & BenefitsAt 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 $216,500 and $325,400, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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