Ben Kowalski

Ben Kowalski

Design Director in Bay Area, CA, He/Him

About

I am a Design Director at Dropbox focused on core products. I enjoy exploring the potential for agentive technology and the future of work.

Work Experience

2022 — Now
Design Director at Dropbox
  • Currently leading Growth and Teams groups for overall core growth and admin experiences.

  • Previously DRI for Company-level objective

  • Owned the design direction and long term improvement of core files across Web & Mobile to help customers understand they can do more than store with Dropbox. Additionally, managed a team focused on core Activation experiences and helping users get started with Dropbox.

  • Manage 3 managers (37 total designers and content designer) and partnering with multiple Principal Designers.

  • Consult and build methods to increase overall quality of all Dropbox products

  • Build long term strategic direction with Product and engineering partners

  • Drive the strategic vision for the long term direction of core Dropbox experiences and quality

  • Primary contributor for improving Craft & Quality across Dropbox Design, Product, and Engineering

2021 — 2022
Senior Design Manager at Dropbox
2017 — 2021
Design Manager at Dropbox
2015 — 2017
Lead Product Designer at DoorDash
2013 — 2016
Lead Product Designer at Popular Pays
2014 — 2015
Product Designer at Disqus
2011 — 2014
Digital Designer at VSA Partners
2011 — 2013
Designer at Useful Inc.
2011 — 2011
Design Intern at Leo Burnett
2009 — 2010
Design Intern at Spark Design

Education

2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL

Graphic and Interactive Communication

Contact

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