# Dan Linsky

> Product Design Leadership // Discord, Adobe, Lucid, AKQA

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/danlinsky

With over 30 years experience in the design industry, I am a seasoned and versatile design leader. Currently a Sr. Design Manager at Adobe leading business and platform experiences including Identity, Security, and Privacy.

My passion and creativity are invested in continually learning and solving complex problems with innovative and engaging solutions. My core competencies include design leadership, digital strategy, experience design, consumer insights, and creative direction.

I have successfully delivered impactful and award-winning projects across verticals at Lucid Motors, AKQA, and my own startup - The Hunt. I enjoy collaborating with diverse and talented teams, empowering them to achieve excellence and innovation. My mission is to create user-centric and meaningful experiences that enhance people's lives.

## Work Experience
### Sr. Product Design Manager @ Discord
Jan 2026 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States

### Sr. Staff Designer @ Adobe
Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | San Francisco, CA
Cross-cloud platform experiences, including Identity, Developer Experience, and B2B Enterprise Administration

### Sr. Design Manager @ Adobe
Jan 2022 – Jan 2026 | San Francisco, CA
• Strategic UX vision for Adobe's Identity platform, enhancing global security and authentication experiences.  
• Managing a cross-functional design team and aligning with partners and business objectives.  
• Leveraging data-driven design principles, integrating user research to boost adoption and retention, significantly impact ARR and MAU.

### Design Manager 3 @ Adobe
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area
Cross-cloud platform experiences, including Identity, Access, Security, & Privacy

### Design Manager 2 @ Adobe
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Sr. Designer, Lead @ Adobe
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco, California, United States
Cross-cloud platform experiences, End-user Identity

### Lead Designer, HMI UX @ Lucid Motors
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Directed the UX/UI design for innovative in-vehicle interfaces, enhancing user engagement.  
• Developed design assets to elevate brand identity and supported recruitment initiatives, attracting top talent.  
• Collaborated with engineering and product teams to integrate seamless user experiences into complex automotive systems, ensuring functionality and aesthetics.

### UX Design Director @ AKQA
Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco, CA
• Directed multidisciplinary teams to create innovative digital solutions for high-profile clients like Apple and Nike.  
• Championed a user-centered design approach, leading to multiple award-winning campaigns.  
• Established design standards that improved team efficiency and ensured project consistency across all deliverables.

### Co-Founder, Design Lead @ The Hunt
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | San Francisco, CA
• Co-founded The Hunt, a social discovery platform, and led design and UX from inception to acquisition by Pinterest.  
• Built and mentored a high-performing design team, promoting a culture of innovation and rapid iteration.  
• Implemented user-centered design strategies that significantly enhanced user engagement and satisfaction.

### Interaction Design Director @ AKQA
Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 | San Francisco, CA
Clients: Xbox, Visa, Gap, Nike, Audi, Kraft, Coca-Cola, Charles Schwab

### Sr. Interaction Designer @ Odopod
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | San Francisco, CA
Clients: Sony Playstation, Seattle Children's Hospital

### Director of User Experience @ Slingshot
Jan 2004 – Jan 2008 | Dallas, TX
Clients: Jack Daniel's (Brown-Forman), D.R. Horton, Greyhound, Mission Foods, Dr. Pepper (Cadbury-Schweppes), Dave & Buster's, La Quinta

### Sr. Information Architect @ AKQA
Jan 2001 – Jan 2001 | Dallas, TX
Clients: Texas Instruments

### Sr. Experience Architect @ Breakaway Solutions
Jan 2000 – Jan 2001 | Washington, DC
Clients: Vartec Telecom, Altra Energy

### Product Manager @ KeyBridge.Net
Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 | Washington, DC
Clients: UPS, Sen. Joseph Lieberman, Sen. Fred Thompson, GU School of Nursing

### Adjunct Professor @ Georgetown University
Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 | Washington, DC
Method & Audience in Multimedia, GU Multimedia Certification, Keybridge.net Incubator

### Adjunct Professor @ Corcoran College of Art & Design
Jan 1999 – Jan 1999 | Washington, DC
Designing Multimedia Applications

### Webmaster @ Fast Cuts
Jan 1997 – Jan 1999 | Washington, DC
Clients: American Psychiatric Association, Georgetown University, Jim Lehrer

### Lecturer @ American University
Jan 1997 – Jan 1998 | Washington, DC
Basic Digital Imaging, Method & Audience in Multimedia, Multimedia Lab & Incubator


## Education
### MA in Advertising - Texas Creative
The University of Texas at Austin

### BA in Visual Media: Multimedia / Computer Information Systems & HCI
American University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danlinsky

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Last updated: 2026-04-13