Job Details

Photo Technician Lead

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Marketing

Summary

Posted: May 17, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200603640

Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences.

The Marcom Production Operations team (MPO) is a technically focused production service org which covers everything from device management and R&D to media operations and signal flow on productions. The teams behind these areas help to deliver world class productions across all business lines on technically complex projects with creative that pushes the limits on what is possible. We’re seeking a team member that can lead and work with us to deliver these projects with a focus on the customer experience while keeping a sense of curiosity and humbleness that continues to help the team innovate and grow.

The Marcom Photo Technician Lead works within the MPO group and supports photography production projects.The lead oversees and coordinates the efforts of up to 15 digital photo techs, supporting photo productions on and offset.

Description

This role requires a quality-driven leader who leads with clarity, empathy, and purpose—someone who elevates the work and the team without letting ego get in the way. As a Lead Photo Tech, you’ll set the tone for collaboration, foster a culture of trust and accountability, and lead by example through action and integrity. You bring deep expertise in photo production and digital asset workflows, but just as importantly, you know how to listen, support, and guide others toward shared success.

You’ll uphold Apple’s brand standards and DEI values by supporting inclusive initiatives and fostering a respectful, supportive team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Builds strong cross-functional relationships to align with business goals, showing integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Solve problems with flexibility and a focus on efficient, high-quality outcomes

Collaborate with producers, creatives, operations, and cross-functional teams to support diverse technical needs

Lead and organize still photo shoots; manage image prep and partner on final asset selection

Design and maintain workflows for DSLR, Apple Devices and related photo tech responsibilities on and off set

Develop user training programs for the team

Provide regular reporting on asset performance, growth, and lifecycle metrics

Create and maintain metadata schemas that align with business goals

Streamline and optimize workflows for asset use across platforms

Run the day to day management of the photo techs, scheduling, training, R&D, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of on-set experience in photography and as a digital photo technician

• Experience leading large scale projects and seeing them through execution

• Experience managing and maintaining large-scale image archives and digital asset libraries

• Knowledge of photographic systems and workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume photo production environments

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Quick learner with strong task management and organizational skills

• Commitment to high-quality standards with a sharp eye for detail

• Able to follow established procedures while meeting or exceeding productivity targets

• Demonstrates sound judgment and adheres to strict security protocols for handling sensitive or unreleased content

• Skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, collaborative setting

• Experience creating software tools, and/or providing QA and QC on customized tools

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

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 $143,900 and $216,900, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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