About this role
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.
Apple's 3D Experience (3DX) team develops physical deliverables in support of Marcom's initiatives and creative intent, including visual merchandising experiences, installations, fixtures, furniture, and design solutions for Apple's worldwide retail and channel partners. The team reports into Marcom and collaborates closely with Industrial Design, Product Marketing, Sales, Channel Operations, Marcom Interactive, Design, and Strategy.
This role leads a team of Producers partnered with a multi-disciplinary design team to develop store designs, furniture, product experiences, and accompanying standards that support Apple's worldwide Channel goals.
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of experience managing the development of store design, retail fixture, or visual merchandising programs
3+ years of experience directly managing teams in store design, retail fixture, or visual merchandising
Experience leading cross-functional teams through creative development and production for retail deliverables
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent programs
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build consensus and drive decisions across a matrixed organization
BA/BS or equivalent degree
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience in retail fixture or visual merchandising program management with a leading retailer or global brand
Deep understanding of product display, customer journey mapping, and floor plan development for retail store design
Experience leading initiatives in partner-led branded and unbranded retail environments
Track record of driving process improvement and operational excellence in a creative production environment
Experience managing vendor and fabrication partner relationships for physical retail deliverables
Familiarity with retail construction, materials, and manufacturing processes
Experience leading work and driving alignment across teams with varying expertise like store design, visual merchandising, engineering, production, operations, and finance