Creative Expert - 3D/VFX

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. The team 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications Minimum 3 years of industry experience. Compelling body of work demonstrating 3D capability in a creative or design discipline, including motion imaging, visual effects, animation, illustration, architecture, fashion, fine art, or academic work. Fluent, hands‑on command of 3D applications with expertise in more than one sub‑discipline such as 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. Preferred Qualifications Public practice as a teacher in academia, streaming, or publishing. Experience building an audience on social platforms. Experience as a lead or manager, guiding creative teams, setting direction, and developing others. An attitude of continuous learning and expanding knowledge 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. Benefits and Compensation Base pay ranges from $142,300 to $263,300, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additional benefits include Apple stock programs, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted Apple products and free services, tuition reimbursement for certain educational expenses, and eligibility for discretionary bonuses, commissions, and relocation assistance. Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Apple is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Apple also believes accessibility is a fundamental human right and is dedicated to building a career where everyone feels they belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple