Senior UX Designer

Role Overview

At Beats, a passion for music brings diverse minds together to deliver innovative audio and accessory experiences for our customers. Our team conceptualizes, designs, and ships the user experience for Beats products, driving hardware and software innovation through Apple's seamless integration of design and engineering. Through deep collaboration, we make each other’s ideas stronger to create something wonderful to share with the world.

The Beats Human Interface design team is looking for a designer whose ideas will impact the interaction, graphic, sound, and haptic experiences used by millions worldwide. As a problem solver and self-starter working in a fast-paced environment, you bring a unique blend of interaction, visual, and prototyping skills. You will collaborate with design and engineering partners to execute end-user experiences, while using storytelling and visuals to influence new, innovative concepts. Apply today!

Responsibilities

In this role, you will take creative and technical ownership of complete projects, and transform complex challenges into seamless, user-centered designs. As a go-to expert and innovator within the team, you will shape intuitive interaction concepts, collaborate and align cross-functional partners, and create experiences that shape the Beats product landscape.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or a related field, or 6+ years of equivalent work experience

You have a solid portfolio demonstrating your design thinking, hands-on expertise, and problem-solving skills, and you can confidently speak to your work

You clearly communicate complex concepts and designs through sketches, wireframes, high-fidelity comps, and prototypes

You are highly proficient in industry-standard tools you need to visualize your ideas and deliver the work (such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote)

You are comfortable with working independently and cross-functionally in a multi-disciplinary design and technical environment

You possess exceptional problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, and the adaptability to pivot quickly to new inputs or priorities

You excel in written and verbal communication, and can present and defend your work effectively to large groups and leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to design complete sensory experiences that seamlessly blend digital interfaces with physical hardware

Expertise in handling simultaneous complex projects while maintaining high quality design standards—excels in time management

Track record of project leadership and creative thinking to influence product features High level of curiosity for technology amplified by your design craft Proven commitment to designing inclusive and accessible products Knowledge of and experience with advanced prototyping in interaction tools and/or code

Compensation & Benefits

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.

Application Instructions

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