Design Manager

Apple is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead their cross-product Tools HI design team, focusing on creating innovative experiences for their services partners. This role sits at the intersection of Apple's various services including App Store, Apple Music, and TV+, where you'll be responsible for designing tools that enable partners to manage and grow their businesses across Apple's ecosystem.

The position demands a unique blend of creative leadership and technical understanding, requiring someone who can maintain Apple's high design standards while managing complex stakeholder relationships. You'll be working with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, user-centric tools that power Apple's services infrastructure, making a direct impact on how partners interact with Apple's platforms.

As Design Manager, you'll need to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, combining creative vision with practical execution. The role requires someone with 10+ years of design experience, particularly in web or Apple OS interfaces, who can communicate complex concepts through various design mediums and lead teams to deliver high-quality solutions under pressure.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $219,300 to $329,600 base salary, plus additional benefits including stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational support. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Apple's partner tools while working with some of the industry's best talent in Cupertino.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product design leadership, experience with enterprise tools, and a deep understanding of user experience design. You'll need to be comfortable with ambiguity, capable of solving complex interaction problems, and passionate about creating tools that empower businesses to succeed in the Apple ecosystem.