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 creating work 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.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop creative briefs in collaboration with content design strategists and key stakeholders, and direct internal and external teams across multiple projects on multiple timelines. • 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.
Requirements:
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. Experience developing creative for sports brands. 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.
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