Principal Product Designer

About the Role

As a Principal Designer, you will be responsible for designing AI experiences that activate content in useful, intuitive, and trustworthy ways, helping customers find clarity, make progress, and take action without adding complexity or friction. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Research, Marketing, and Design leadership to shape not only what we build, but how we build it.

Dropbox holds the content, context, and collaboration that power our customers' most important work. This role is about creating experiences where AI acts as a thoughtful partner: surfacing what matters, reducing busywork, connecting ideas, and helping people move from information to action, while keeping customers in control.

What You Will Do

• Define and drive the design vision for Dropbox's broader multi-product ecosystem
• Design AI-powered experiences that make customers sharper and more effective without replacing their judgment
• Lead ambiguous, high-impact product areas from strategic framing through execution
• Translate emerging AI capabilities into simple, elegant, high-trust experiences
• Partner with cross-functional teams to shape the product roadmap and design strategy
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and behaviors
• Create and communicate design concepts, prototypes, and specifications
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure design consistency and quality

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on AI-powered experiences
• Strong portfolio showcasing your design expertise and experience working with AI
• Exceptional craft, strong product judgment, and the ability to operate across strategy, systems, and execution
• Experience working with emerging AI capabilities and designing for ambiguity
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner with cross-functional teams
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple, intuitive design solutions
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality design solutions

Nice to Have

• Experience working with machine learning and natural language processing
• Knowledge of design systems and experience working with design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and experience working with Product and Engineering teams

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, high-visibility projects that shape the future of content activation
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment with a team of experienced designers and engineers
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and flexible hours
• Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and conference attendance
• Access to the latest design tools and technologies, including Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off

• tip: Make sure your portfolio showcases your experience working with AI-powered design experiences and emerging technologies.
• tip: Be prepared to talk about your design process and how you approach ambiguous, high-impact product areas.
• tip: Highlight your ability to communicate complex technical concepts in simple, intuitive design solutions.
• tip: Show a passion for creating user-centered, intuitive, and trustworthy design experiences.
• tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience working with cross-functional teams and how you partner with Product, Engineering, and Design leadership to shape the product roadmap and design strategy.
• tip: Don't be afraid to ask questions about the company culture, design process, and opportunities for growth and professional development.