Hi, I'm Dominic Espinosa - Staff UX Designer at Google
I thrive on transforming complex product challenges into intuitive, engaging user experiences. My passion lies in leading design for flagship products used by millions, blending strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive innovation and user satisfaction globally.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Shaped user experience for flagship Google products like Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Currently serving as Staff UX Lead for Google Calendar & Google Tasks, driving product strategy.
Can offer strategic guidance on large-scale product design and user research for digital products.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational UX Design
Began as a UX Designer, focusing on core product areas within Google.
✦ UX Design
✦ Google Drive
UX Management & Team Leadership
Transitioned into management, leading UX for productivity tools in New York.
✦ UX Management
✦ Team Leadership
✦ Google Docs
Staff UX Designer & Product Evolution
Returned to a Staff UX Designer role, focusing on strategic growth for Calendar and Tasks in Zurich.
✦ Staff UX Designer
✦ Product Strategy
✦ Google Calendar
💪🏻 Superpowers
Orchestrating Large-Scale Product Design
Leading UX for Google's core productivity suite
✦ Shaped user experience for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
✦ Managed and designed for Google Calendar and Tasks, impacting global users.
✦ Ensured cohesive and user-centric design across multiple product lines.
Bridging Design and Management
Transitioning from hands-on design to leadership roles
✦ Grew from UX Designer to UX Manager and Staff UX Designer.
✦ Mentored design teams to achieve product and user goals.
✦ Fostered collaboration between design, engineering, and product management.
Driving User-Centric Innovation
Focus on impactful user experience and product evolution
✦ Pioneered design strategies for widely adopted Google products.
✦ Translated user needs into innovative and scalable design solutions.
✦ Championed user feedback to iterate and improve product offerings.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring emerging technologies and their impact on user experience.
✦ Connecting with peers to discuss innovative approaches to complex design challenges.
✦ Seeking opportunities to mentor and be mentored in advanced UX methodologies.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic guidance on large-scale product design and user research.
✦ Share insights on managing and scaling design teams within tech organizations.
✦ Provide perspectives on evolving user needs for widely adopted digital products.
I would love your help on
✦ Discovering new communities focused on AI in design.
✦ Identifying thought leaders in the future of productivity software.
✦ Finding collaborators for experimental UX projects outside of core work.