G'Day! I'm Luke Stevenson, Aussie Design Leader.

Based in New York, I'm a seasoned design executive with extensive experience scaling products, leading teams and delighting customers.

I'm currently the SVP Design at CBS Digital, where I lead the vision, strategy, and design execution for digital products across CBS News, CBS Sports, and CBS. I'm passionate about guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative experiences, ensuring CBS builds pleasurable products for millions of fans.

Leading Design at CBS

As SVP of Design, I've had the chance to shape product strategy and customer experiences across CBS Digital. Leading a team of over 30 designers and leaders, I've fostered a design and customer-centric ethos across our Sports, News, and Entertainment brands. I've succeeded in a complex and fast-moving environment, solving challenging problems with a hands-on approach to leadership and helping to redefine the digital future for some of America's largest media brands.

I've led my team through 4x Super Bowls (some of the most streamed events in history), scaled one of the largest US sports apps, helped Americans find trusted News in new ways, and entertained millions of passionate CBS fans. I'm proud to have scaled design systems, rigorously focused on developing operational excellence and driving design's impact toward business growth. Below is a small snapshot of creative work spanning the CBS Digital portfolio.

CBS Mobile Apps

(CBS Sports, CBS, CBS News, SportsLine, CBS Sports Fantasy & MaxPreps)

CBS Web Experiences

(CBS Sports, CBS, CBS News, SportsLine, 247Sports & MaxPreps)

CBS Streaming Experience

CBS Sports, CBS & CBS News (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire & Smart TV's)

CBS Brand & Creative

Logos, Brand Identity, Thumbnails, Stream VFX, Editorial Graphics & Social

About Luke

Outside of work, my wife (Ani) and I are avid travelers and proud pet parents (Cat -- Fred). I'm a recovering Tottenham fan and a reluctant runner. Design is both my passion and my job. I'm reading "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" by Matt Abrahams and looking for a peaceful moment to play Red Dead Redemption 2.

Previously, I was a product designer for agencies and startups, solving customer problems in healthcare, gaming, sports, education, government, banking, real estate, and other industries.

Big thanks to everyone who has helped me on my journey. I'm blessed to do what I love.

Experience

SVP Design @ CBS Digital

2023 - Current (USA)

VP Design @ CBS Sports & News

2021 - 2023 (USA)

Design Director @ CBS Sports

2018 - 2021 (USA)

Manager @ CBS Interactive

2016 - 2018 (AUS)

Sr. Product Designer @ CBS Interactive

2015 - 2016 (AUS)

Product Designer @ RedFox

2014 - 2015 (AUS)

Product Designer @ The Squad

2013 - 2014 (AUS)

Product Designer @ Kennards Hire

2011 - 2013 (AUS)

Education

Bachelor of Applied Design

Billy Blue College of Design

A. Degree of Multimedia Design

Billy Blue College of Design

Notes

Two Webby Awards

CBS Sports / CBS Interactive

One People's Voice Award

CBS Sports / CBS Interactive

Four Times Top Free Apps

CBS Sports / CBS News

Connect

I love meeting new people and learning from others' experiences, whether that be other design leaders or folks just starting their journey.

ADPList / Mentorship - Book a session

Connect with me - My Calendly

Engagements

I’m interested in new speaking opportunities. Topics I’m interested in speaking about:
- Scaling Design Teams
- Designing for Media
- Career Growth
- Product Development Process

Socials

Twitter / X

LinkedIn

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