Brian Vanaski

Senior Principal Designer at LinkedIn

Role
Illustrator and Writer at Learn Funny Jokes
Location
Livermore, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Brian Vanaski

I’m a Principal Designer at LinkedIn, shaping the future of professional identity through AI-driven experiences. My work focuses on transforming unstructured conversations into structured profile updates, making it easier for members to showcase their expertise and connect with opportunities.Previously, as part of Team NEXT, I explored AI-powered innovations and led the strategy, design, and launch of Premium Company Pages, LinkedIn’s first new paid subscription in six years, helping small businesses grow.I thrive at the intersection of AI, strategy, and design, driving vision through high-fidelity prototypes, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration.Beyond work, I’m a husband, father, and Dad Joke expert who founded Learn Funny Jokes. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me CrossFitting, geeking out on sci-fi, or making my wife and kids laugh.

Experience

  1. Illustrator and Writer

    Learn Funny Jokes

    Oct 2014 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

    Learn dad jokes you can teach your kids. Visit us at

Education

  • Art Academy of Cincinnati

    Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Design and Visual Communications, General

    2000

  • Preble Shawnee High School/Junior High School

    High School Diploma, Design and Applied Arts

    1996 — 2000

Skills

  • Wordpress
  • Graphic Design
  • Branding & Identity
  • Web Design
  • Illustrator
  • Wireframes
  • Html
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Drupal
  • Management
  • Art Direction
  • Multimedia
  • User Interface Design
  • Illustration
  • Marketing
  • Design Thinking
  • Page Layout
  • User Experience Design
  • Usability
  • Creative Strategy
  • Leadership
  • Javascript
  • Web Standards
  • Level Design
  • Mobile Applications
  • User Research
  • Layout
  • Mobile Design
  • Xhtml
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • User Interface
  • User-Centered Design
  • Logo Design
  • Digital Strategy
  • Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
  • Corporate Identity
  • Visual Design
  • Branding
  • Game Design
  • User Experience

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