Designer - Creative Development Program

Summary Posted: Aug 1, 2024 Role Number: 200561081 The App Store is the world’s largest and most innovative software store. Designed to make discovering apps and games easier than ever before, the App Store offers compelling stories, in-depth interviews, helpful tips and collections of must-have apps and games that showcase Apple’s unique perspective and to help and inspire customers every day. The App Store International Design Team has a new opportunity for a designer to join the Creative Development Program for 12 months. This is an ideal role for a designer, strategic thinker, communicator and problem-solver who wants to have their hands in several projects at once, and who can collaborate well with others. You will be given the opportunity to work alongside talented designers and art directors and contribute to our growth and continued success. The Apple Creative Development program is a 12 month entry-level program starting in October 2024. It is full-time, competitively salaried, and includes a program to support your personal development. There may be other opportunities within Apple at the end of this program, however this cannot be guaranteed. You will have a range of responsibilities including significant day-to-day tasks alongside longer project work. You will be a vital and impactful member of the team and every day will be different, rewarding and challenging. Description Description Your responsibilities are likely to grow and change during your time on the program. The following is a short overview of your responsibilities in App Store International Design Team: * Assist the design department in producing a high volume of editorial creative for the App Store’s global storefronts * Create original design solutions for stories, working with supplied developer assets and licensed photography * Collaborate with art directors and designers on the team by building out deliverables at scale from style guidelines * Collaborate with various stakeholders and teams within the business * Shadow others to learn about the commissioning process with external vendors and artists * Present your work to various teams and stakeholders * Contribute with a point of view when critiquing work in a group environment APPLICATION PROCESS 1) Please submit a cover letter answering the below questions and do so without including your name or any other personal information 2) Save the document as: ‘App Store International - Creative Development Program’ 3) We advise that you save your document as PDF. However, Pages, Word, etc. is also acceptable. QUESTIONS * Why are you interested in this program? * Where do you get inspiration from? * What’s the best-designed app that you’ve used recently? * What’s your most used / favourite app of all time? * What areas of design are you hoping to explore further? IMPORTANT The application deadline is: 9am, Monday 12th of August, 2024. Unfortunately we are unable to provide specific feedback on each application due to the high volume of applications that we receive. We will contact you if you have been selected to move through to the next stage. - Good luck! Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A foundational understanding and competency in Adobe Creative suite A basic understanding of Sketch is a bonus but not necessarily essential Clear and concise communication, organisation skills and ability to work on multiple projects at once Attention to detail A willingness to investigate multiple approaches, gracefully accept feedback and change direction when required Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Candidates from all education backgrounds are encouraged to apply Must currently have the right to live and work in the UK Must be able to attend in-office days (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) in our London Battersea Power Station location This is an entry-level program with a fixed (competitive) salary IMPORTANT The application deadline is: 9am on Monday 12th of August, 2024 Education & Experience Education & Experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements More