Lead Designer, Design Systems & Content Architecture

Apple, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Lead Designer to shape the Design Systems & Structures for Apple Services in Culver City, CA. You will craft scalable content design systems, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive brand-aligned experiences across products.

Lead the design, development, and evolution of systems used across Services; mentor designers; leverage AI and modern tooling to elevate content. The role blends design thinking, systems thinking, and collaboration at scale.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in human interface design, content design and UX design.
• Demonstrated experience leading owning design systems work in a large, complex organization.
• Expert-level proficiency in design tools (Sketch, CS Suite and Figma). Prototyping skills are beneficial.
• Experience working across multiple products and lines of business simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of content strategy, information architecture, and editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• You will be a systems thinker who translates broad strategic goals into actionable design frameworks.
• A seasoned content design and UX leader with a strong portfolio in design systems at scale.
• Deep knowledge of AI-powered design tools and emerging technologies.
• A clear communicator who can influence across disciplines without formal authority.
• Balance of strategic thinking and attention to detail in complex projects.
• Mentor and develop IC designers to raise the team’s craft and capability.

Skills

Systems thinking

Design leadership

AI-powered design tools

Communication

Education

12+ years of experience in human interface design, content design and UX design

Tools

Sketch

CS Suite

Figma

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Lead Designer to shape the Design Systems & Structures for Apple Services in Culver City, CA. You will craft scalable content design systems, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive brand-aligned experiences across products.

Lead the design, development, and evolution of systems used across Services; mentor designers; leverage AI and modern tooling to elevate content. The role blends design thinking, systems thinking, and collaboration at scale.