Design Manager, Apple Business

Design Manager, Apple Business

People at Apple don't just create products they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries! It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple's business tools and services help companies manage their operations, engage customers, and grow their business through seamless, data-driven insights. These products are the engines that power our partner's ability to start, manage, and grow their business integrating their content across Apple Services. We are looking for a talented Human Interface Design Manager who is passionate about user experience design and wants to lead the creation of world-class business tools that empower businesses and drive the success of Apple Services.

Description

Join the Business at Apple design team and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create user-centric solutions for businesses of all sizes. As a key leader of the team, you will oversee the design work across a portfolio of features and product roadmaps, ensuring a cohesive and seamless experience across platforms. This position requires strong creative leadership to guide a team of talented product designers, fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and excellence. You will provide design direction while also taking charge of process initiatives, ensuring effective workflows across teams. Your ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences will be vital in translating business needs into intuitive design solutions. With dedicated support, you will excel at managing multiple priorities, guiding the team through complex projects while staying focused on both creative and operational goals. Your ability to balance competing demands and deliver high-quality work under pressure will be key to the team's success. People-first leadership is essential, along with the ability to uphold high standards of quality, consistency, and design integrity. Your attention to detailacross patterns, typography, and overall design cohesionwill ensure an exceptional user experience for our business audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• A portfolio showing leadership in product design, creative problem-solving, and team collaboration.
• Commitment to transparency, privacy, trust, and aligning design with business goals.
• Ability to communicate strategy and vision clearly to designers, engineers, product managers, and leadership through writing, visuals, and presentations.
• Experience presenting complex design ideas through sketches, wireframes, high-fidelity comps, and prototypes.
• 10+ years of design experience, focusing on web, tools, or enterprise-level interfaces.
• Ability to balance user needs with business goals and technical requirements.
• Proficiency in Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, Keynote, and other design tools.
• Track record of solving complex interaction problems across platforms.
• Understanding of inclusive design and accessibility, with a desire to keep learning.
• Experience designing tools or software for professionals.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Passion for Apple products and customer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise tools, especially for complex data and business workflows.
• Ability to lead with a design-first vision that aligns with both user needs and business goals.
• Proven success in building strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Self-driven, able to work independently while maintaining high design standards.
• Experience designing scalable tools that deliver excellent user experiences for professionals.
• Ability to adapt design strategies based on business goals, user feedback, and technical needs.

Pay & 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 $216,600 and $374,600, 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.

Apple 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 applicant.