Product Design Producer, Apple Services

Role Number: 200687348Team: Software and ServicesLocation: CupertinoWeekly Hours: 40Posted: 2026-10-05SummaryAt Apple great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences. We believe design matters and we are passionate about providing high quality services to our customers around the world. Design has always been at the heart of Apple, the work that we do, and is the creative core of the Product & Design team. The Product and Design Team is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design Producer to lead, manage, and deliver service design initiatives. The Design Producer will play a big part in upholding these values and driving innovation and creativity though our design work and is anadvocate for the user experience.Often supporting multiple concurrent projects, the Design Producer, in collaboration with their partners, will work to clarify project requirements, define design strategy and goals, lead and facilitate design reviews with an eye towards quality , and represent design in cross-functional forums to ensure high quality launch of the final feature. This is a fast-paced team focused on complex design challenges and works closely with many other cross-functional teams such as Product Management, Engineering, Business, Senior Management and other stakeholder teams.DescriptionPartnering closely with Design, Product Management, Engineering, and business leaders, we drive priorities through seamless day-to-day operations and strong stakeholder alignment, with an eye towards scale, efficiency , and quality. With a strong appreciation for the practice and process of design, you understand the multiple disciplines that go into a successful product. You’re a self-starter, self-motivated, and able to work independently, performing multiple tasks under minimal supervision. You’re a strong systems and strategic thinker, and bring creativity to the operational aspects of a design team and deal with solving the “how” freeing up your team to focus on crafting the “what”. You’re a natural collaborator, strong communicator, and able to help develop and present design ideas in a large team environment. You connect dots across work streams, anticipate how decisions are made, and work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders. You have demonstrated strong performance in your prior roles, thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous and deadline driven environment, and demonstrate problem-solving capabilities with limited oversight.Minimum Qualifications8+ years as a design program manager or design producer in software product design, leading and driving consumerfacing design initiatives.Experienced in consumer software development and the product development lifecycle.Thorough understanding of UX/UI ideation, execution, and product design delivery processes as well as desktop andnative mobile design best practices.Thorough understanding of integrating Product Design, Product Management, Engineering, Business, Marketing, andother Stakeholder teams to clarify project requirements, define design goals and strategy , execution, and deliveryprocesses.Preferred QualificationsMeticulous attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication.Expert in soft-skills, empathy and reading non-verbal cues with ability to adapt to change.Keen ability to grasp complexity quickly and to focus on key issues.Experience working with Industrial Design and/or hardware teams.A passion for Apple, its products, and its customers.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $184,700 and $277,600, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple 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 applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.