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Pro Workflow (PWF) team, within Apple's Hardware Engineering organization, joins creative domain experts with computer system architects to drive innovation and deliver astounding new features to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. From beginners learning the basics of digital creativity through professional facilities, PWF is dedicated to elevating and accelerating the creative capabilities of our customers by understanding how the most demanding creative customers use our products, and leveraging those insights to build better products for everyone.

The Pro Workflow team exemplifies Apple's position at the intersection of technology and the liberal arts. We look forward to your contributions to help shape the future of creativity.

Come join us!

Description

Collaborate with System Architects to identify creative use cases that are impacted by hardware performance.

Work individually and collaboratively on research and development of new creative capabilities for Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

Help establish and validate performance targets for future hardware.

Lead cross-functional efforts to improve performance and bring new features to Apple products.

Set creative and technical direction and mentor others as a senior voice within and beyond the team.

Stay current on emerging hardware, software and workflows in 3D, animation, and digital content creation.

Create presentation materials and regularly present status reports and project outcomes to peers and executive leadership.

Build technical relationships with key external developers and strategic customers.

Preferred Qualifications

Public practice as a teacher in academia, streaming, or publishing is good to have

Experience building an audience on social platforms

Experience as a Lead or Manager, guiding creative teams, setting direction, and developing others is a plus.

An attitude of continuous learning and expanding knowledge and capability in core expertise and adjacent areas

Ability to maintain and prioritize multiple projects across multi-year timelines.

Skilled at articulating creative and design needs in technical terms and tailoring information to fit the audience.

Comfortable engaging with third-party developers and customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of industry experience

Compelling body of work demonstrating 3D capability in a creative or design discipline. This can be rooted in motion imaging, for example visual effects, animation, illustration, or design, architecture, fashion, fine art, or academic work

Fluent, hands-on command of 3D applications with expertise in more than one sub-discipline, for example modeling, sculpting, texturing, look development, lighting, shading, rigging, animation, simulation, real-time, or CAD

Primary artistic capability in pen-and-tablet or pen-and-touch workflows

Track record of inventing or adopting new techniques, tools, or workflows and bringing them into creative or design practice

Experience in debugging and resolving workflow issues independently, within a team, and as a beta tester generating actionable feedback.

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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.

About Apple

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Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Technology

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