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Dropbox is looking for a Design Leader to lead teams in crafting exceptional user experiences for one of their most critical product areas. This is a high-impact role where you’ll define long-term vision, scale design operations, and ensure a seamless experience across the Dropbox platform.
This is a remote position open to candidates based in the US.
What You’ll Do
- Lead product design teams responsible for Dropbox’s core user experience
- Define and articulate a bold, long-term design vision and strategy
- Ensure design quality is consistently high across all touchpoints
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Research, and Marketing to ship high-impact features
- Elevate the craft and quality of the design discipline within Dropbox
- Foster a culture of customer obsession, fast iteration, and strong collaboration
- Build and mentor a best-in-class design team
- Partner with other design leaders to ensure a cohesive customer journey across products
Who You Are
- 5+ years of experience leading or managing product design teams
- A strong design portfolio—whether personal or from teams you’ve led—that demonstrates user-centered thinking and shipped impact
- A hands-on leader who can operate at both strategic and tactical levels
- Confident working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business stakeholders
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building clarity in fast-paced environments
- Collaborative, low-ego, and passionate about team culture and people development
Bonus Points For
- Experience building and launching 0→1 consumer products
- Familiarity with generative AI tools, LLMs, or computational design workflows
- A track record of driving innovation while maintaining high design standards
Compensation (US-based role)
Dropbox uses location-based pay zones across the US:
- Zone 1 (e.g., SF, NYC, Seattle): $252,500 – $341,600
- Zone 2 (e.g., Austin, Chicago, Boston): $227,200 – $307,400
- Zone 3 (all other US locations): $202,000 – $273,200
Offers also include RSUs (stock), bonuses, and other benefits.
About Dropbox
Dropbox is a Virtual First company—remote by default with optional access to co-working spaces. They’re building tools that make working and collaborating from anywhere intuitive, joyful, and human. If you're ready to shape the future of how people work, Dropbox offers the resources and freedom to lead boldly.
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