RJ Owen

Slack’s Principal Product Designer

Versatile leader blending technical prowess, design thinking, and effective communication in tech and design.

One Messaging Channel to Rule Them All?

As the Principal Product Designer at Slack, RJ Owen has a hand in shaping a communication channel that's come to redefine productivity while setting a trajectory for how team members collaborate in the post-pandemic world.

RJ Owen is a distinguished professional renowned for his exceptional combination of technical prowess, design thinking, and effective communication in the technology and design industry. With a career spanning key roles at Salesforce, Slack, and Convercent, RJ has consistently demonstrated his leadership skills, leaving an indelible mark on product development and organizational culture.

His journey, marked by roles ranging from award-winning top developer to Director of User Experience Design, reflects a commitment to personal and professional growth, as well as a deep understanding of the importance of user-centric design in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. RJ currently serves as a Principal Product Designer at Slack. Before this role, he dedicated three years and five months as a Principal UX Designer at Salesforce, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the user experience. RJ’s impactful contributions in these key positions underscore his expertise in design thinking and his commitment to enhancing user interactions within prominent tech organizations.