Product Design Producer, Music & Podcasts at Apple

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, UX/UI Design Thinking, Product Design Delivery, Risk Mitigation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Software Design Leadership, Native Application Development, Ideation, Workflow Optimization, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Design Producer to support the Apple Music and Apple Podcasts product design teams. Apple Music is all the ways you love music, all in one place: over 100 million songs ad‑free, on- and offline listening, perfect playlists for any mood curated by our music experts around the world, as well as personalized recommendations and live radio. Apple Podcasts is the home to the best podcasts in the world — from the biggest name brands to the smallest independents — with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions fueling their creativity. Millions of listeners tune in every day to hear the audio that enriches their lives. Our customers enjoy both Apple Music and Apple Podcasts across all of their devices: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, HomePod, and more. This is a fast-paced team that solves complex user experience challenges. We believe design matters. Design has always been at the heart of Apple and the work that we do. The Design Producer will play a big part in upholding these values and driving innovation and creativity through our design work. DESCRIPTION An effective Producer advances design efforts by diving deeply into the issues at hand, identifying and mitigating risks to the project, handling dependencies, and tracking all issues impacting deliverables and schedules. This person will partner with the Design Manager to drive many concurrent design projects from ideation to delivery. They will guide each project through the design process and ensure forward momentum by tracking and reporting project status, seeking closure to open questions, identifying next steps and risks, and facilitating design reviews. They will serve as the liaison between Design and cross-functional teams (Product Management, Engineering, Business). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 7+ years as a producer or program manager with recent experience leading software design. Deep understanding of UX/UI design thinking, ideation, execution, and product design delivery processes. Basic understanding of native application development. Shown ability to meet deadlines and drive results while juggling many projects and priorities. Employs a proactive project management style – brings structure to a fast-paced creative environment, mitigates risks early, and prioritizes key issues. Meticulous attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills. BS or equivalent experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working on Saas products. Passion for delivering innovative and exceptional UI design to our customers. Agility in learning new software and tools, with a keen interest in optimizing workflows and processes. Champions design and user experience while fostering a culture of trust, respect, and healthy debate. Deep appreciation for Apple, our products, our values, and our customers; a passion for music or podcasts is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Design Producer will manage concurrent design projects from ideation to delivery for Apple Music and Podcasts. They will act as a liaison between design and cross-functional teams while tracking deliverables and mitigating project risks.