Apple has added Marc Newson to its design team.
According to Vanity Fair, the Australian industrial designer will remain in the UK where he lives, but will frequently travel to Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Newson will work under senior vice president of design Jonathan Ive, who he has previously collaborated with to design a limited edition red Mac Pro for charity.
"Marc is without question one of the most influential designers of this generation," Ive said.
"He is extraordinarily talented. We are particularly excited to formalise our collaboration as we enjoy working together so much and have found our partnership so effective."
Newson added: "I'm full of admiration and respect for the extraordinary design work that has been produced by Jony and the team at Apple.
"My close friendship with Jony has not only given me a unique insight into that process, but the opportunity to work together with him and the people that have been responsible. I am enormously proud to join them."
