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Damien Komala

Damien Komala

UI/UX Designer - Web Designer
Santa Ana,CA

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Summary

I am a UI/UX Designer and Web Designer with over 10 years of experience designing SaaS products, web applications, and digital experiences that are both visually compelling and highly functional. My background spans the full design spectrum — from building scalable design systems and crafting intuitive user interfaces to architecting complete web experiences that perform as well as they look. I have a deep understanding of web design principles, having hand-coded hundreds of sites throughout my career in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which means I don't just design for aesthetics — I design with technical feasibility and real-world implementation in mind.

What sets me apart is the intersection of design and marketing. I bring a broad understanding of marketing strategy — including PPC, conversion optimization, brand ecosystems, and audience psychology — and I apply those principles directly to my design decisions. Good design, in my view, is never just decoration; it's a business tool.

I have built and maintained design systems from the ground up, ensuring visual consistency and scalability across complex, multi-platform products. Whether I'm leading UX strategy for a SaaS platform, designing a native mobile app, or developing a brand identity that spans web, social, and print, I bring the same user-centered thinking and marketing-informed perspective to every project. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, systems, and craft — and I bring all three to every team I work with.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior UI/Senior UX Designer

Platinum Digital
Newport Beach, CA
07.2025 - 01.2026
  • Led UX strategy and interface design for a blockchain-secured loan application, developing three distinct user personas and tailored interfaces for buyers, vendors, and loan officers — ensuring each role received a focused, intuitive experience while maintaining a cohesive underlying design system.
  • Navigated the complexity of multi-persona product design by mapping unique user journeys for each role, balancing simplicity for end buyers with data-dense workflows required by loan officers and vendors.
  • Designed a companion marketing website for an iPhone event ticketing application serving sports and concert audiences, translating the mobile app experience into a compelling and conversion-focused web presence.
  • Created a custom ambassador admin interface for a cigar brand, providing brand representatives with a streamlined dashboard to manage their accounts, activity, and brand engagement tools.
    Applied a consistent design system approach across all projects to ensure visual coherence, scalable component libraries, and efficient developer handoff regardless of industry or platform.

Senior UI UX Designer - Creative Director

PropertyReach
02.2023 - 07.2025
  • Led UX strategy and design initiatives to create exceptional digital experiences
  • Conducted user research, wireframing, prototyping, and interactive design, focusing on usability and accessibility to enhance user experience
  • Utilized Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, XD, and front-end development tools to create efficient design solutions
  • Applied design thinking and agile methodologies to collaborate cross-functionally, delivering products that enhance user satisfaction
  • Designed engaging interfaces that drove conversions and improved user engagement

Creative Director - UX UI Designer

PropStream
05.2019 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with data professionals and engineers to ship new features across REI web app and mobile platforms.
  • Used A/B testing and analytics to inform design decisions, improving user onboarding and subscription retention.
  • Spearheaded and designed PropStream's first iPhone app UI UX project, resulting in a user-friendly interface that improved user engagement
  • Collaborated closely with developers for both Apple and Android variations, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across platforms
  • Managed all branding initiatives, including brand updates, social media marketing efforts, and front-end web design and development, resulting in a cohesive brand presence and increased online engagement
  • Led all PPC and paid marketing strategies and initiatives, increasing company growth by over 60%
  • Created high-fidelity multi-branded white label prototypes of PropStream for development and distribution, facilitating smoother development processes and client satisfaction
  • Led directives and creatives for customer education systems called PropStream Academy
  • Wrote and acted in a series of light-hearted but application-focused commercials for YouTube advertising initiatives.

Senior Designer and Front-end Developer

Ecom Automotive
12.2015 - 05.2019
  • Led end-to-end design and brand strategy across multiple initiatives, including social media campaigns, email marketing, PPC, remarketing, catalogs, and new website development.
  • Directed creative execution of e-commerce platforms, recognized for delivering high-traffic, visually engaging, and user-friendly websites.
  • Developed and implemented systems for inventory, CRM, customer feedback, shipping integration, and hosting infrastructure, improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Designed complete brand ecosystems, including logos, apparel, product packaging, business cards, and marketing collateral, strengthening brand identity and market presence
  • Launched and managed e-commerce experiences for brands such as TuffStuff4x4.com, TuffStuffOverland.com, and TrueFlame.com, spanning off-road gear to custom fire tables.

Senior Web Developer

Sesame Communications
10.2009 - 09.2012
  • Transitioned into a remote, freelance role supporting the Seattle, WA main office responding to debugging and all other technical questions via Skype.
  • Resolved CSS display issues, becoming the primary contact for such challenges, which improved website aesthetics and functionality Championed the design and development of over 300 PHP websites within 18 months.
  • Led the front-end development team providing training and support.

Senior Designer Developer

THAT Agency
11.2006 - 05.2009
  • Provided site planning and wireframing for multiple clients needing high-end CSS PHP Ruby On Rails sites.
  • Websites included Sol Melia and ME by Melia Hotels globally.
  • Developed sites with the clients needs at the forefront and implemented a full UX UI planning and research system.

Art Director

Native Remedies LLC
07.2004 - 11.2006
  • Designed all product elements from their set of three ecommerce websites to designing all packaging, labels and marketing materials.

Art Director Lead Designer In Charge of Marketing

Cole + Russell Architects
07.2003 - 07.2004
  • Lead designer in charge of all marketing materials including Flash Presentation, marketing brochures and a new website.
  • Contributed as an amateur architectural photographer for all projects, enhancing the visual documentation and presentation of architectural designs

Multimedia Designer

Lange Wheeler Design Group
01.2001 - 12.2002

New Media Designer

Instant Replay
01.2000 - 12.2001

Lead Designer

Mercurio Group
01.1997 - 12.1999

Education

Design

AIC College of Design
01.1998

Skills

User Experience Design (UX)

User Interface Design (UI)

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

CSS

High fidelity prototype design

Usability testing

Wireframing

Mobile design

Prototyping

Adobe creative suite

Responsive design

Web design

UX design

Interaction design

Website architecture

UX architecture

Product usability assessment

User interface design

Jira

Confluence

Brand Design

HubSpot

Wordpress

AI Tools

SOCIAL NETWORKS

LinkedIn: http://LinkedIn.com/DamienKomala

Behance: https://www.behance.net/damienkomala

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Software

Figma

Adobe XD

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Premier Pro

Dreamweaver

Jira

Confluence

MSO365

Claude

Lovable

Hubspot

Wordpress

Webflow

Figma Make

Agency Analytics

Interests

Archery

Off-roading

Music

Camping

Beach Volleyball

Timeline

Senior UI/Senior UX Designer

Platinum Digital
07.2025 - 01.2026

Senior UI UX Designer - Creative Director

PropertyReach
02.2023 - 07.2025

Creative Director - UX UI Designer

PropStream
05.2019 - 01.2023

Senior Designer and Front-end Developer

Ecom Automotive
12.2015 - 05.2019

Senior Web Developer

Sesame Communications
10.2009 - 09.2012

Senior Designer Developer

THAT Agency
11.2006 - 05.2009

Art Director

Native Remedies LLC
07.2004 - 11.2006

Art Director Lead Designer In Charge of Marketing

Cole + Russell Architects
07.2003 - 07.2004

Multimedia Designer

Lange Wheeler Design Group
01.2001 - 12.2002

New Media Designer

Instant Replay
01.2000 - 12.2001

Lead Designer

Mercurio Group
01.1997 - 12.1999

Design

AIC College of Design
Damien KomalaUI/UX Designer - Web Designer