Art Director, Design - Apple TV Brand Marketing

Apple TV's Marketing team crafts world-class campaigns that connect audiences with

high-quality stories, building brand awareness and loyalty. We drive innovation and

excellence from strategic vision to creative execution, collaborating across Apple, with

agencies, studios, and talent to place Apple TV at the heart of global culture.

The Apple TV Design team manages the development of core visual branding to be used across all global multi-platform campaigns for original programming. Apple TV is seeking a seasoned Brand Art Director for our creative marketing organization's Design team, which develops visual branding for global multi-platform campaigns. This pivotal, hands-on role supports the Brand Creative Director in high-level concept development and the execution of marketing campaigns, promotional partnerships and design systems. You will drive disruptive brand-building initiatives, capturing the essence of the streaming service through inspiring, provocative design across all mediums. A passion for the Apple TV brand, television, and film, coupled with a drive to create clear, uniquely Apple work, is essential.

## Description

Help guide the creative development for Design marketing materials and overall campaign direction

Manage the development of key art and visual representation for all shows and leagues including building and organizing key art presentations for upper management

Guide the creative direction for promotional materials for concept development, creative direction, and tactical executions

Oversee relationships with outside creative agencies, providing direction and revisions on comp explorations, reviewing proofs and approving mechanicals

Manage production calendars and provide needed direction for projects, flagging potential issues and ensuring our team is able to meet various deadlines

Lead the fulfillment of all print and outdoor/transit media buys as needed

Develop multi-media extensions that extend the show across the Apple Ecosystem

Play a key role in creative brainstorming on a wide-range of campaigns across marketing

Articulate creative plans across our cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Help find and build working relationships with new creative and production vendors, as well as strengthening partnerships with current vendors, to conceive/execute campaigns

Oversee creative budgets and timelines

Monitor team budget and sign off all on vendor invoices

Supervise the organization and distribution of all show and network creative assets with internal and external partners

## Minimum qualifications

Shown ability to create and direct high-quality entertainment creative and design

Minimum of 8 years creative design and direction experience with emphasis in sports and entertainment, preferably at least 5 years leading a team

Strong Mac skills and fluency / expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign) and Apple Keynote

Fluent in Digital, Social, AV, and Print advertising formats and design best practices

## Preferred qualifications

Ability to develop creative solutions when required to pivot

Experience managing a high volume of creative and campaign types in parallel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working directly with talent, athletes and creators to collaborate on campaigns

Collaborative and team oriented approach

Experience working with global teams a plus

Familiarity with AI tools