Role Description

As a Principal Product Designer at Organize the Cloud, you will be at the forefront of reimagining design for the next generation of AI-powered products. You will help define the future of Dropboxs AI experiences, collaborating across teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies that make our product even more intuitive, intelligent, & powerful. This role will require you to be a thought leader, driving company-wide initiatives that blend design excellence with forward-thinking AI innovation, making Dropboxs product ecosystem smarter & more valuable for users.

Your role will focus on: Leading design initiatives across Organize the Cloud, with a particular focus on key customer journeys that drive impactful AI product experiences. Ensuring exceptional design craft within the organization by working closely with talented teams of Product Designers, Design Directors, Research Leads, & Content Designers, maintaining high standards of design excellence & precision. Identifying & driving high-impact, company-level initiatives that align business objectives with customer needs, ensuring that AI-driven innovation is seamlessly integrated into Dropboxs products.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify & define high-level opportunities, especially in AI, that are complex but have the potential to transform the user experience & business outcomes. Bring clarity, insight, & strategic focus to these challenges.
• Take ownership of strategic, design-led projects, driving them from concept to delivery. Collaborate with the VP of Design to identify key initiatives where your expertise can guide the team toward customer-centered, innovative outcomes.
• Work with the broader design organization to ensure that all designs are executed to the highest standards of craftsmanship, usability, & AI-powered functionality. Focus on sweating the right details to deliver seamless user experiences.
• In close partnership with the VP of Design & leadership team, help shape & execute the broader design strategy, influencing product strategy across the org & ensuring alignment with business goals & AI-driven innovation.
• Develop & implement innovative design patterns & systems that are durable, repeatable, & scalable. Set a new standard for interaction design, especially in the context of AI, & influence future product direction.
• Collaborate with the Design Leadership Team, Extended Design Leadership Team, General Managers, & the CEO to align strategic design initiatives with company goals.

Requirements

• 10+ years in a senior Individual Contributor role, with a proven track record of leading high-impact design initiatives. You have deep experience in building innovative AI-driven products & creating transformative user experiences.
• Exceptional interaction & visual design skills, with the ability to craft compelling user experiences, particularly in AI tech and/or leading consumer products
• A portfolio showcasing significant contributions to shipping customer experiences that have made a measurable impact on business & customer metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with various stakeholder groups, including engineering, product management, & leadership, influencing design strategy & ensuring successful execution.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage & influence key stakeholders, from industry leaders to internal teams. Strong storytelling skills to present & advocate for design decisions.
• Expertise in design thinking methodologies, with a passion for leading teams to create customer-centered solutions & driving design-led innovation.