Ive got a new job, Amazon pays tax, Microsoft leaks music, Google+ loses Photos, Iron Man loves Samsung, and Call of Duty fans battle Master Chief from the Halo games. Apple Promotes Ive to Chief Design Officer Apple has promoted Jony Ive to Chief Design Officer. This is a newly created position which will put Ive in charge of the design of everything at the company, from hardware and software, right through to Apple’s retail stores and new campus in Cupertino, California.