Sports Creative Lead, Content Design, Apple TV

Sports Creative Lead, Content Design, Apple TV

Culver City, California, United States Design

Apple’s Sports Content Design team conceptualizes, designs and leads the development of our sports brands for Apple TV. Whether we’re launching a new sport to our service, or introducing Messi to MLS, our mission is to create inspiring work for Apple TV every day. We do that with compelling creative, a culture first mindset, and the belief that great design makes Apple TV even better.

We are seeking a Creative Lead to drive innovative, inspiring, and visually stunning design solutions for our sports initiatives. You’ll work on industry‑shaping projects, with the opportunity to set new standards for sports design. You’ll bring your leadership and expertise to a collaborative team that is committed to creative that will energize and excite fans in new ways.

The Sports Creative Lead will develop and shepherd highly dynamic brands that live across our ecosystem—from best‑in‑class broadcast motion graphics, to story‑driven editorial art systems. You will work closely with editorial, product, production and marketing teams, as well as cross‑functional and external partners. You will develop creative briefs in collaboration with content design strategists and key stakeholders, and you’ll direct internal and external teams across multiple projects on multiple timelines.

You’ll be an inspiring creative leader, and a fountain of ideas and creative thinking. You will respond nimbly to change, knowing that unpredictability is to be expected in sports. You will craft presentations and present work to senior creative leadership—articulating concepts with energy, enthusiasm, and confidence.

• Provide creative vision and leadership for cross‑functional projects
• Inspire internal teams and seek out opportunities for innovation
• Manage project teams, inclusive of staff, contractors and agencies
• Partner closely with project producers to develop project plans
• Collaborate with functional experts across Apple
• Present work with clarity and a strong perspective

• 15+ years of work experience with a focus on design for sports, entertainment, or marketing
• 5+ years of leading creative teams and managing projects from development to delivery
• Enthusiasm for working in the world of sports design
• Passionate about exceptional art direction, design, and creative that is thoughtful and innovative
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

• A passion for sports and an understanding of the fan experience
• Understanding of brand identity development processes and how to develop creative based on strategic insights
• Knowledge of broadcast package standards and requirements
• Experience developing flexible creative systems that can adapt to multiple platforms, devices, and geos

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 $195,100 and $293,500, 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 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 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 applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.