Ben Markowitz

Product Designer focused on systems, clarity, and efficiency.

I design digital products that scale through systematic thinking and strong foundations.


About

I'm a product designer with 15+ years across healthcare, AI, legal tech, and higher-ed. My background in Computer Science and Interactive Media shapes my systems-first approach to design systems, internal tools, and team workflows.

My recent focus has been on using AI agents and LLM tools as practical collaborators in real product work:

The goal: maintain human judgment and style while reducing friction and improving efficiency.


Experience

Rialtic Product Design Lead

  • Designing the core console and design system for a modern healthcare platform.
  • Leading system-level UX across complex, regulation-heavy workflows.

Protenus Principal Product Designer

  • Led full-stack product design for a machine-learning analytics suite used by hospitals nationwide.
  • Owned the design system and helped guide product direction across multiple tools.

Earlier… Scala, Intridea, Huron, Royall & Company

  • Worked across digital signage, legal tech, agency work, and higher-ed marketing.
  • Built strong roots in responsive web design, prototyping, and development collaboration.

Focus

Design Systems

Components, standards, and system scalability

Key Workflows

Complex UX flows and data-heavy experiences

Core Design

Product foundations and interaction clarity

AI-Assisted Design

Agent-assisted workflows and tools

Creative Direction

Branding, decks, and visual storytelling

Work samples available on request.


Interests

Outside of work, I tinker with iOS apps, 3D design and printing, photography, and AI-assisted software development. I’m drawn to projects that connect the physical and digital world.


Contact

[email protected] (540) 746-7474 linkedin