Ian Smile
About Ian Smile
Ian Smile is a Principal User Experience Designer currently working at Veritone, Inc. He has extensive experience in user experience design, photography, and education, having held various roles at organizations such as Getty Images, PADI, and the Smithsonian Institution.
Current Role at Veritone
Ian Smile serves as the Principal User Experience Designer at Veritone, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience through innovative design solutions. His work involves creating multi-channel design projects that cater to various industries, including synthetic content and ad tech.
Previous Experience at Getty Images
Ian Smile worked at Getty Images from 2001 to 2011, where he held the positions of Assignment Photographer and Field Editor. During his decade-long tenure, he specialized in entertainment and fashion photography, contributing significantly to the visual storytelling of the agency.
User Experience Design at PADI
From 2016 to 2021, Ian Smile was employed as a User Experience Designer at PADI in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. His responsibilities included designing user-centric experiences that enhanced the engagement and usability of PADI's digital platforms.
Educational Background
Ian Smile studied at Rutgers University, where he completed the Advanced Technology Extension Mini-Masters in User Experience Design, achieving certification in 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, earned between 1994 and 1998.
Contributions to Skateboarding Community
Ian Smile has actively contributed to the skateboarding community by providing 26 scholarships through the College Skateboarding Educational Foundation. He has partnered with institutions like the NewSchool of Architecture & Design to support aspiring skateboarders in their educational pursuits.