Art and Photography Producer

About the Role

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don't just create products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

The WW Apple Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising (REMM) team defines, makes and delivers programs, campaigns, initiatives and experiences that help Apple Retail's customers and teams discover, be inspired by, learn about and go further with Apple's products and services, and does so in a manner that is true to our values.

Work closely with creative and cross functional teams to bring ideas to life and into the world for REMM. The Art and Photography Producer acts as a critical bridge between creative teams and key stakeholders ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest levels of creative excellence. This role might manage everything from the production of photography libraries and illustration toolkits to physical merch and large scale physical murals. Are you excited by the prospect of managing a wide variety of projects and always ready to jump in when support is needed?

In this role you will be responsible for the end-to-end management and execution of visual content from concept development through to final delivery. The successful candidate is a creative problem solver at heart and is interested in new and innovative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Partner with creative teams to identify and source photographers, illustrators, retouching artists and designers who best fit a given brief
• Has a strong desire to source emerging and diverse talent globally
• Is a bridge between creative teams and cross-functional partners who have specific business goals
• Partners closely with Creative Production Ops on SOWs, term sheets, talent releases, content reviews and asset clearances
• Manages production schedules and budgets often in partnership with other functional production teams on shared initiatives
• Clears pre-existing photography and artwork from both internal teams across Apple and external artists

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years production experience preferably in a creative agency or in house brand studio focused on photography and art production
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex projects concurrently
• Project and budget management in a creative organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Agency or production company experience preferred
• Comfortable with budgets ranging from small to large
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, sometimes with minimal notice
• Is resourceful and self-motivated and can function amid ambiguity
• Knowledge of Apple products and operating systems preferred
• Prioritizes, plans and executes projects flawlessly with an obsession for detail, and passion for world class execution
• Navigates complex, cross functional teams
• Proactive problem-solver with exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and thrives in a team environment
• Skills for making quick, quality decisions, and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Adapts to a constantly evolving, ambiguous and fast paced environment

Equal Opportunity

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.