Incubation Design Prototyper - Proactive

Cupertino, California, United States$147,400 - $272,100

Join a fast-moving incubation team exploring the future of software experiences across Apple platforms. In this role, you will help design and prototype next-generation applications, intelligent systems, and multimodal experiences that explore emerging technologies including AI-driven interactions and new forms of human-computer interaction. You will collaborate closely with other designers, ML engineers, researchers, and software engineers to rapidly turn ambitious ideas into tangible, high-quality prototypes that help shape future product directions.

We are looking for a Design Prototyper to help shape the future of software experiences across Apple platforms. This role sits at the intersection of interaction design and prototyping engineering. You should have strong interaction and visual design craft, while also being comfortable building interactive prototypes using Swift, SwiftUI, and modern web technologies. You will work closely with fellow prototypers across AI, machine learning, UI, and app development to rapidly explore emerging technologies, prototype intelligent and AI-driven experiences, and investigate new interaction models. Our team operates as a software incubation group exploring concepts typically one to three years out — and sometimes further. We use prototypes not just to demonstrate ideas, but to discover them.

- Design and prototype future-facing software experiences across Apple platforms
- Collaborate closely with designers, prototypers, ML engineers, and software engineers
- Explore intelligent and AI-driven interaction models and user experiences
- Rapidly iterate on concepts and incorporate feedback from cross-functional partners
- Communicate ideas and product directions through polished prototypes and storytelling
- Investigate emerging technologies and new forms of human-computer interaction

Strong interaction and visual design skills
Experience building interactive prototypes using Swift, SwiftUI, and/or web technologies
Experience designing intelligent or AI-driven user experiences
Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar creative software
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and exploratory environments

Experience prototyping multimodal or agentic user experiences
Familiarity with Apple platforms and design patterns
Familiarity with modern web technologies and front-end development
Strong product intuition and presentation skills
Experience working on exploratory or early-stage product concepts
Passion for emerging technologies and future user experiences

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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

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