Associate Creative Director, Social

The Associate Creative Director (ACD) for Social will lead and implement creative direction and visual storytelling for a new social platform at Apple. This role involves identifying compelling stories, overseeing the creation and curation of all social content (videos, stories, reels, images), and leading photography shoots. The ACD will maintain high quality standards for visual aesthetics and engaging storytelling across social formats, working closely with internal teams to ensure content is on-brand, accurate, and optimized for engagement, while understanding cultural trends.

Must Have

• 8+ years of experience in a senior creative role with a particular emphasis on storytelling for social platforms
• Proven track record of overseeing social content creation at the highest possible standard, with a portfolio of successful social media campaigns and content examples
• Experience successfully creatively leading a large social media handle, with a focus on Instagram
• Exceptional visual storytelling skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

Good to Have

• Experience in publishing, journalism, or related fields
• Experience in video production and editing
• A passion for Apple’s products, people, and mission
• Sharp perspective on what makes effective and culturally resonant socially-driven creative work
• Passion for Instagram, understanding its evolving trends and community dynamics
• Collaborative by nature, with experience thriving in fast-paced, newsroom-style team environments
• Bachelor's degree in design or visual communication

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs
• Eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition) for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple
• Might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Might be eligible for relocation

Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences. The Global Photography and Content team within Marcom is responsible for overseeing all photography-related marketing and art direction. This team collaborates with every brand category on any photo-related marketing, including Keynotes. They work and partner with The Human Interface team, Engineering, Product Marketing, and Public Relations. The team is under the direct supervision of the Global Creative Director of Photography.

As the Associate Creative Director (ACD) for Social, this role will be responsible for leading and implementing the creative direction and visual storytelling of a new social platform being introduced by Apple.

• Help to identify and creatively shape the most interesting stories from around Apple into compelling pieces of social editorial
• Oversee the creation and curation of all social content, including videos, stories, reels and images
• Attending and leading video and photography shoots
• Maintain a high standard of quality for all content, including visual aesthetics, and new and engaging storytelling across social formats
• Strong understanding of cultural trends and how to implement into the work being created for handle
• Work closely with an internal team of producers, strategists and social experts
• Ensure all content is on-brand, accurate, and optimized for engagement

Key Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a senior creative role with a particular emphasis on storytelling for social platforms
• Proven track record of overseeing social content creation at the highest possible standard, with a portfolio of successful social media campaigns and content examples
• Experience successfully creatively leading a large social media handle, with a focus on Instagram
• Exceptional visual storytelling skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

Additional Requirements

• Experience in publishing, journalism, or related fields
• Experience in video production and editing
• A passion for Apple’s products, people, and mission
• Sharp perspective on what makes effective and culturally resonant socially-driven creative work
• Passion for Instagram, understanding its evolving trends and community dynamics
• Collaborative by nature, with experience thriving in fast-paced, newsroom-style team environments
• Bachelor's degree in design or visual communication

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 $182,600 and $274,500, 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.