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Damien Komala

Damien Komala

UI/UX Designer - Creative Director
Lake Forest,CA

Summary

An experienced UI/UX Designer with a passion for crafting intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. With over 25 years in the industry, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into elegant, accessible interfaces across web and mobile platforms. From wireframes to polished prototypes, I bring a blend of strategic thinking, creative vision, and meticulous attention to detail to every project.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

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)

SOCIAL NETWORKS

LinkedIn: http://LinkedIn.com/DamienKomala

Timeline

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

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