Human Interface Design Producer, Commerce & Subscription

Summary

At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences. We are looking for a Senior Design Producer to join the Cross-Product Design organization. This Human Interface Design Producer, Commerce & Subscription role will closely partner with the Commerce Design team to develop new products and work on features to grow existing subscription services and commerce infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have project management experience working with designers to develop user interface designs for subscription-based products or commerce platforms. They will work closely with their design team and cross-functional partners to define project requirements, clarify design goals, lead design reviews, and ensure a quality release of the final product. They will play a critical role in reviewing roadmap requests and prioritizing projects with internal partners within Apple.

Description

Partnering with Designers and Design leadership, the Human Interface Design Producer, Commerce & Subscription is the source of truth and go-to resource for their portfolio. This individual has a passion for commerce systems, growing services, and a thorough knowledge of today’s commerce landscape. They engage with core leadership team members within Business lines, Product and Engineering to refine the design requirements and strategically align on how to move projects forward. The Design Producer owns the design project timeline and proactively sources information to unblock Design. We seek someone who has a passion for design and collaboration; has a positive outlook and excellent communication skills, while also being resourceful and organized.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional relationships and partnerships while representing the design team.
• Negotiate project prioritization and own the design roadmap.
• Support design brainstorms and workshops.
• Facilitate meetings and design reviews. Gather key ideas, decisions, issues, and action items in meeting notes.
• Triage incoming requests, seeking clarification as needed, and prioritize design work.
• Negotiate project sequencing with cross-functional partners, given available resources and ambitious schedules.
• Track and report project health internally on a weekly basis, including communicating status and projected results.
• Review early software to ensure design integrity has remained intact during implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years as a producer in software design, digital, or UI/UX design experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects, resources, schedules, and priorities across multiple work streams, ensuring high-quality design solutions in a continuously evolving creative environment.
• Track record of project leadership, creative thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in support of influencing a seamless customer experience that feels like it just works.
• Enjoys resource planning and project coordination.
• Demonstrates the ability to build trust and work collaboratively.
• Portfolio demonstrating your workflow process, creative IQ, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Has work experience in commerce platforms or building/maintaining a subscription product.
• Track record collaborating with creatives and supporting multi-disciplinary teams to ideate, iterate, and launch new in-product user journeys.
• Strong storytelling skills utilized to influence design intent across a variety of specialized teams and range of levels within Apple.
• Keen ability to grasp complexity quickly and focus on key issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Agility in learning new software and tools.
• Is interested in project process and optimization.

Pay & Benefits

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

Key skills/competency

• UI/UX Design Production
• Project Management
• Commerce Platforms
• Subscription Services
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Design Roadmap Ownership
• Stakeholder Negotiation
• Creative Collaboration
• Resource Planning
• Design Integrity