Cartographic Designer, Apple Maps
Core
Designing the visual language, 3D representations, and interactive systems for Apple Maps to help users navigate and discover the world.
Role type
Senior IC Cartographic Designer (3D & Interactive Systems)
Builds
Apple Maps interface, 3D urban/natural environments, and interactive map prototypes
Domain
Consumer Technology / Cartography / 3D Graphics
Required skills
Graphic design, 3D modeling, cartography, spatial data processing, prototyping, tooling development, agentic workflows
Preferred skills
Procedural modeling pipelines, interactive prototyping with code, AI-assisted workflows, raster/vector data formats
Technologies
3D modeling tools, spatial data systems, prototyping frameworks, agentic/AI tools
Responsibilities
Design cohesive graphic systems for varying map scales; Build and animate 3D models of cities and landscapes; Create interactive prototypes to test design direction; Develop tools to increase team efficiency; Present design work in reviews and leadership meetings; Collaborate with engineering to produce work-ready assets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC