Summary

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

Role Number:200572343

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 Marcom Packaging Research & Development team leads and participates in the development of projects for print related raw materials and print technology that supports the Packaging graphic design vision. The role of a technical print expert requires someone who will lead and participate in projects that involve developing print processes and solutions to improve the current print technologies, post-print graphic treatment quality, and technology and sustainability for Packaging components.

• 10+ years of packaging and labeling experience
• Experience with printing processes, with an emphasis on fiber base materials.
• Experience solving print related issues as well as experience with various inks, coating, adhesives, print decoration (cold foil) and finishing.
• Hands on experience with packaging and label manufacturing process control and quality systems.
• Experience applying new raw materials to final print applications.
• Statistical and data analysis tools experience, such as Jump Pro.
• You are available for both domestic and international travel (at least 15 percent of time).

• Expertise in consumer electronic or consumer goods packaging and labeling.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and you handle ambiguity with grace. You are comfortable and confident to present to the Senior leadership team on a regular basis and able to at craft creative and informative keynote slides.
• You have good understanding of color management and global industry color management and print standard. ISO 12647, 15339 and GRACoL2013 color methods.
• You love Apple and care deeply about Packaging graphics. You have an appreciation for quality, can communicate clearly, and have patience for the process-both engineering and design.
• You are proficient in Mac applications; database management systems; Adobe Illustrator, and Acrobat; and the Microsoft Office suite. Good knowledge of using Jump for data analysis.
• Experience in a leading role supervising or coaching individual contributors.
• You have deep industry connections and stay involved with suppliers printing and finishing capabilities.
• Stays on top of Packaging Innovation as it relates to these techniques on various substrates.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging and Print, preferred.

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 $179,000 and $269,100, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.