Design Manager, Creator Studio

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple is seeking a Design Manager to join a team working on Apple Creator Studio. This collection of powerful creative apps is designed to put studio-grade power into the hands of everyone, building on the essential role Mac, iPad, and iPhone play in the lives of millions of creators around the world. ## Description The ideal candidate is driven to design elegant experiences for consumer applications that are workflow-driven, deep, and complex. You will work alongside partners in design, engineering, and marketing to craft and develop innovative features through thoughtful interaction design and nuanced visual design. You have the ability to quickly grasp and distill intricate design challenges into sophisticated and beautiful solutions. You are a nimble, effective diplomat with an aptitude for collaboration and persuasive communication. Keen attention to detail and effective organizational skills are a must, as well as the ability to navigate rapid change and ambiguity. You can produce comprehensive, precise deliverables under tight deadlines while balancing input from cross-functional stakeholders. Above all, the role requires a dedicated individual who embodies Apple’s high standards for design, usability, and quality. This role will focus on developing new projects and will embed with various product teams, during intensive development phases. Work will extend across the productivity, creative and essential apps. You are a brilliant problem solver, self-starter, and excellent communicator with a passion for great design and the ability to achieve it. An ability to grasp new problems and develop timely solutions, is a key. We’ll provide you with unparalleled levels of opportunity and resources, with the goal of creating expressive, creative, and collaborative experiences that set new standards for the industry and connect people in meaningful ways. Join this team if you are passionate about making powerful, delightful apps that help real people do their best work and explore their creative interests from start to finish. ## Minimum qualifications 8 + years of work experience in product design and UI across platforms like iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and others. Experience in shipping digital products, including the documentation, development, and testing process. The ability to clearly communicate concepts and designs through prototypes, sketches, high-fidelity mockups, and presentations. Highly skilled and fast with the tools you use to visualize your ideas and deliver work. Enthusiasm for working in an iterative design process, motivated by group critique. Excellent written and verbal communication and skilled at presenting to executives and large groups. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver high-quality experiences. ## Preferred qualifications Knowledgeable with Apple Creator Studio apps including Keynote, Pages, Numbers, Freeform, Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Logic Pro. A talent and eye for visual detail in layout, typography, motion, and behavior. Demonstrated creative and innovative problem solving and a willingness to take the lead when needed. Experience in designing AI-powered experiences and employing AI-powered tools in your design process. Empathy and advocacy for user experience when collaborating with partners in engineering, marketing, and business. Passion for Apple, its products, and its customers.