Ani Avanian is a product design leader working at the intersection of emerging technology, systems, and craft.
She leads multidisciplinary teams at Meta Reality Labs, including the design of Meta’s developer platform, shaping immersive experiences and next-generation creator tools. Her work brings clarity to complex systems—aligning design, engineering, and art into products that scale.
With over two decades of experience, Ani has built and guided teams through ambiguity, from exploration to execution. She operates as a player-coach, setting direction while staying close to the work.
Current: Sr. Product Design Manager at Meta
Former: VP of Design at Wanderu & Design Director at EF
