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Mike

Bowser

NYC-based UX/Product Designer and Design Director

UX Design•Design Systems•Product Design

New York

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Experienced UX and product designer with a focus on user-centered design for complex systems. Proven track record in leading design teams, improving consumer experiences, and integrating AI into design workflows.

Currently

Head of Design at The Associated Press

Available for
Fractional workConsultingMentoringSpeaking
Education

Northeastern University — Bachelor's in Design and Visual Communication

Boston, MA

UX Certification

Nielsen Norman Group

AI & Product Design Certification

ELVTR
Work Background
2025 – Now

Head of Design at The Associated Press

New York, NY
2024 – 2025

Design Consultant at DTCC

New York, NY
2023 – 2024

Design Director, UX and Design Systems at New York Life (Consultant)

New York, NY
2021 – 2023

Design Director, UX and Design Systems at Vista

New York, NY
2012 – 2021

Global Creative Director at The Associated Press

New York, NY
2010 – 2012

Creative Director at Bond (Electric Artists)

New York, NY
2007 – 2010

Creative Director at Acxiom

New York, NY
2003 – 2007

UX/UI and Communications Designer at Innodata

New York, NY