Ryan Tauss
Dallas --:--

Senior Design Manager

Making hard things easier through great design, strong teams, and a little AI magic.

About

I've spent over a decade turning complicated problems into clear, human experiences — across nonprofits, global brands, and high-growth startups.

At Bestow, I lead UX through real organizational change. My work goes beyond screens — I focus on building teams that trust each other, ask bold questions, and ship things that matter.

Lately I've been deeply energized by AI and what it unlocks for designers. Not just faster workflows, but a whole new way to collaborate, prototype, and push ideas further. Designers who embrace AI will shape the next generation of software.

When people are the focus, everyone wins. That's still the north star.

Experience

Sep 2025
Present

Senior Design Manager

Bestow · Dallas, TX

Leading UX through organizational growth. Building teams that trust each other, ask bold questions, and consistently ship work that matters.

Jan 2022
Sep 2025

Design Manager

Bestow · Dallas, TX

Led design across document management, notifications, and customer experience. Managed cross-functional partnerships across Bestow's B2B ecosystem.

Apr 2021
Jan 2022

Associate Director of Product Design

Tide Cleaners · Dallas, TX

Grew the design team and evolved product design strategy across a national franchise brand — consumer apps, internal tooling, and design systems.

Feb 2018
Apr 2021

Senior Product Designer

Tide Cleaners · Dallas, TX

Founding designer. Launched multiple enterprise experiences from concept to production, building the design practice from the ground up.

Jun 2016
Feb 2018

Product Designer

Life.Church · Edmond, OK

Lead designer for the Life.Church website and mobile app — serving a congregation of millions across the US.

Sep 2012
Jun 2016

Graphic Designer

Life.Church · Edmond, OK

Branding and creative development across Life.Church and its many ministries — a visual identity system scaled globally.

Aug 2015
Dec 2015

Adjunct Professor

Oklahoma State University · Stillwater, OK

Taught Typography 1 — bringing professional practice into the classroom.

May 2011
Sep 2012

Graphic Designer

Ghost Advertising

Branding, identity, and web design in a fast-moving advertising environment.

Contact

Open to conversations about great design,
ambitious products, and teams that focus on craft.