Associate Creative Director, Design

Role Overview: The Marketing Communications (Marcom) team at Apple is responsible for overseeing consumer-facing marketing initiatives globally. Their primary focus is ensuring the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across various media channels and platforms. With hundreds of millions of Apple customers interacting with products daily, Marcom drives the strategy and creative work to deliver simple, engaging, and inspiring marketing experiences. In India, Marcom's scope includes localization, advertising, partner retail experience and communications, interactive/digital, video & motion graphics, and direct marketing. As an organization focused on creativity, Marcom plans, localizes, conceptualizes, and implements Apple's product and services communications. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the development of innovative and compelling creative solutions in alignment with Apple's creative briefs - Collaborate with the local Creative Director and the larger Marcom Creative Team in London - Guide art directors and designers, both in-house and freelancers, to create work that resonates with Apple's customers - Develop engaging communications across various platforms, including retail and channel in-store print materials, interactive experiences, and on-device content - Lead the creation and production of assets, collaborate with cross-functional partners, deliver persuasive creative presentations, provide guidance to teammates, and effectively communicate within the creative organization Qualifications Required: - Design portfolio showcasing a strong grasp of design principles, branding, typography, and visual communication - 12 years of industry experience in design firms, digital agencies, advertising, or in-house marketing communications departments - Proficiency in design software, particularly Adobe Creative Suite - Expert ability in developing innovative creative work across different media - Proficiency in graphic design, branding, photography, and art direction - Strong conceptual skills and a passion for design with an awareness of industry trends - Excellent communication and presentation skills, in-depth knowledge of the creative development process, and the ability to lead projects effectively - Degree from an art/design college, majoring in Graphic Design/Applied Art is preferred If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining Apple's Marcom team, please submit your CV along with your application.,