Product Design Lead, Systems & Practice

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75 000 artists and 5 000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. You’ll combine deep design thinking, customer insight, and emerging AI capabilities to evolve our foundations and elevate design as a creative force across the company.ResponsibilitiesDesign and evolve our platform systems – lead the creation and evolution of our design system, defining modular foundations, patterns, and frameworks that unify our products and scale quality across teams; leverage AI and automation to improve accessibility, governance, and production efficiency.Simplify complex workflows – work directly with creators, partners, and teams to understand real‑world needs; prototype and deliver intuitive, scalable solutions that turn complexity into clarity and empower teams to design with speed and consistency.Lead with design thinking – frame problems, bring clarity to ambiguity, and raise the bar for what great design looks like across products and experiences.Champion design excellence and practice – model high‑quality design in your own work and foster a culture of critique, shared principles, and continuous improvement across the organization.Drive adoption and alignment – partner with engineers and product managers to embed platform‑first thinking into product roadmaps, ensuring shared systems are adopted, maintained, and evolved collaboratively.Mentor and elevate – guide designers in systems thinking, platform design, and the creative use of AI tools, helping the team grow their craft, confidence, and impact.QualificationsA hands‑on design leader with 8+ years of experience designing and shipping complex products, platforms, or workflow systems.Proven ability to build or evolve design systems that scale across multiple teams and products.Deep understanding of design thinking and research, and the ability to turn insight into elegant, scalable solutions.A passion for developing design practice and culture — from critique to craft to cross‑functional collaboration.Curiosity about AI in design and how emerging tools can unlock new ways of working.Strong communication and influence skills; able to lead through craft, clarity, and collaboration rather than hierarchy.Pay Scale$150,000 – $175,000 per year. The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s location, experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.Seniority Level Mid‑Senior levelEmployment Type Full-timeJob Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustries Entertainment Providers#J-18808-Ljbffr