Production Designer, Creator Studio

Production Designer, Creator Studio at Apple

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The Apple Product & Design Team is seeking a Production Designer with expertise in design systems to join a team working on the just-announced Apple Creator Studio. As part of an elite UI/UX design team working on this collection of powerful creative apps, your passion for visual excellence can impact the interaction and graphic experiences used by millions of people across the world.

Description

The ideal candidate is a proactive, technically proficient design systems expert with refined eye for detail and experience building scalable frameworks. Partnering cross-functionally with Design, Engineering, and QA, you will identify emerging patterns, formalize them, and translate design intent into precise, engineering-ready materials.

This is an execution-heavy role focused on bringing designs to life by crafting detailed deliverables for Engineering, including technical specifications and assets. You will steward documentation, maintain scalable component libraries, and uphold system-consistent UI with rigor and discernment. Keen attention to detail and effective organizational skills are a must, as well as the ability to navigate rapid change and ambiguity.

You are a clear, direct communicator who proactively flags visual inconsistencies and drives alignment around established patterns and guidelines. You can produce deliverables under tight deadlines and are a self-motivated and adaptable team player. You apply accessibility requirements with precision and care, ensuring every spec supports inclusive experiences for people of all abilities. Above all, you embody Apple’s high standards for design, usability, and craftsmanship, elevating the overall experience of our products.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience with a focus on design systems and UI across a variety of platforms like iOS, macOS, web, and others.
• Deep knowledge of design system architecture, tokens, component rules, and system governance.
• Proven ability producing detailed redlines for engineering.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively across designers, engineers, and other cross-functional partners.
• High degree of proficiency with Apple operating systems and design tools like Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong organizational skills combined with a proven ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced design studio.
• Creative thinker, fast learner, and innovative problem solver.
• Dedication to user-focused, inclusive, and accessible design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable with Apple productivity and creativity apps including Keynote, Pages, Numbers, Freeform, Pixelmator, Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Logic Pro.
• High-level Sketch skills, including experience creating component libraries, symbol architecture, and precision layouts.
• Desire to keep up with emerging technology, including advancements in AI/ML and automation, coupled with a curiosity-driven, innovation-forward perspective.
• Work samples demonstrating design thinking, hands-on expertise, and ability to produce detailed specs.
• Degree in related field of study or equivalent experience preferred.
• Passion for Apple, its products, and its customers.

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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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

• Production Designer
• Design Systems
• UI/UX Design
• Technical Specifications
• Component Libraries
• Accessibility
• Sketch
• Figma
• Photoshop
• Illustrator