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I am a Creative UX Designer with 10+ years of experience developing innovative, approachable user experience frameworks for SaaS products. I thrive on diverging from UX norms without alienating users, and I am ceaselessly focused on user-centric design decisions. I excel at creating wholly new frameworks that feel completely familiar to ease user adoption. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver products that drive conversions and engagement, and I work fluently with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and XD, applying design thinking and agile methods to ship polished experiences across web and mobile.…I am a Creative UX Designer with 10+ years of experience developing innovative, approachable user experience frameworks for SaaS products. I thrive on diverging from UX norms without alienating users, and I am ceaselessly focused on user-centric design decisions. I excel at creating wholly new frameworks that feel completely familiar to ease user adoption. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver products that drive conversions and engagement, and I work fluently with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and XD, applying design thinking and agile methods to ship polished experiences across web and mobile.

Damien Komala

UX Designer, UI Designer, Web Designer, +2

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I am a Creative UX Designer with 10+ years of experience developing innovative, approachable user experience frameworks for SaaS products. I thrive on diverging from UX norms without alienating users, and I am ceaselessly focused on user-centric design decisions. I excel at creating wholly new frameworks that feel completely familiar to ease user adoption. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver products that drive conversions and engagement, and I work fluently with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and XD, applying design thinking and agile methods to ship polished experiences across web and mobile.…I am a Creative UX Designer with 10+ years of experience developing innovative, approachable user experience frameworks for SaaS products. I thrive on diverging from UX norms without alienating users, and I am ceaselessly focused on user-centric design decisions. I excel at creating wholly new frameworks that feel completely familiar to ease user adoption. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver products that drive conversions and engagement, and I work fluently with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and XD, applying design thinking and agile methods to ship polished experiences across web and mobile.

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I am a Creative UX Designer with 10+ years of experience developing innovative, approachable user experience frameworks for SaaS products. I thrive on diverging from UX norms without alienating users, and I am ceaselessly focused on user-centric design decisions.

I excel at creating wholly new frameworks that feel completely familiar to ease user adoption. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver products that drive conversions and engagement, and I work fluently with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and XD, applying design thinking and agile methods to ship polished experiences across web and mobile.

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Work Experience

Senior UI UX Designer - Creative Director at PropertyReach

February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025

Led UX strategy and design initiatives to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Conducted user research, wireframing, prototyping, and interactive design with a focus on usability and accessibility. Leveraged Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, XD, and front-end tools to craft efficient design solutions. Applied design thinking and Agile methodologies to collaborate cross-functionally, delivering products that improved user satisfaction and engagement. Designed engaging interfaces that drove conversions and enhanced user engagement.

Creative Director - UX UI Designer at PropStream

May 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Collaborated with data professionals and engineers to ship new features across PropStream's REI web app and mobile platforms. Used A/B testing and analytics to inform design decisions, improving user onboarding and subscription retention. Led PropStream's first iPhone app UI/UX project, delivering a user-friendly interface that increased engagement. Worked with developers for Apple and Android variations, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Managed branding initiatives, including brand updates, social media marketing, and front-end web design and development, resulting in a cohesive brand and higher online engagement. Led PPC and paid marketing strategies, contributing to company growth. Created high-fidelity, multi-branded white-label prototypes to streamline development and client satisfaction. Led PropStream Academy education initiatives and contributed to YouTube advertising content.

Senior Designer and Front-end Developer at Ecom Automotive

December 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

Led end-to-end design and brand strategy across multiple initiatives, including social 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 (logos, packaging, marketing collateral) and launched/manag ed e-commerce experiences for brands such as TuffStuff4x4.com, TuffStuffOverland.com, and TrueFlame.com.

Senior Designer at PMP Marketing Group (Practice Made Perfect)

September 1, 2012 - December 1, 2015

Provided a complete company rebrand as well as technical and creative leadership for marketing materials including three trade show booths, newsletters, and multiple other materials. Designed endless trade publications and managed art direction on client photo shoots. Developed a Bootstrap-based templating system, designed 37 law-firm websites, implemented RedBooth project management software, and customized an in-house CMS based in ColdFusion. Led site design meetings and design comp presentations. Received two Summit Creative Awards in 2013.

Senior Web Developer at Sesame Communications

October 1, 2009 - September 1, 2012

Transitioned to a remote freelance role supporting the Seattle office via Skype for debugging and technical questions. Resolved CSS display issues, becoming the primary contact for front-end challenges and improving website aesthetics and functionality. Led front-end development of over 300 PHP websites in 18 months and mentored the front-end team.

Web Designer / Front End Developer at That Agency

November 1, 2006 - May 1, 2009

Provided site planning and wireframing for multiple clients requiring high-end CSS, PHP, and Ruby on Rails sites. Worked on projects including Sol Melia and ME by Melia Hotels globally. Developed sites with client needs at the forefront and implemented a full UX/UI planning and research system.

Art Director at Native Remedies LLC

July 1, 2004 - November 1, 2006

Designed all product elements across three ecommerce websites, including packaging, labels, and marketing materials.

Art Director Lead Designer In Charge of Marketing at Cole + Russell Architects

July 1, 2003 - July 1, 2004

Led marketing materials including Flash presentations, brochures, and a new website. Contributed as an amateur architectural photographer to enhance project documentation and presentation.

Multimedia Designer at Lange Wheeler Design Group

January 1, 2001 - December 1, 2002

Multimedia design contributions and branding assets to support marketing initiatives.

New Media Designer at Instant Replay

January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2001

Created multimedia design assets and contributed to web and digital projects.

Multimedia Designer at Mercurio Group

January 1, 1997 - December 1, 1999

Multimedia design work for diverse client needs and campaigns.

Senior UI UX Designer at PropertyReach

February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025

Led UX strategy and design initiatives to create exceptional digital experiences. Conducted user research, wireframing, prototyping, and interactive design with emphasis on usability and accessibility. Utilized Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, XD, and front-end development tools to deliver efficient design solutions. Applied design thinking and agile methodologies to collaborate cross-functionally, delivering products that improved user satisfaction and engagement. Designed engaging interfaces that drove conversions across web platforms.

Art Director Lead Designer at Cole + Russell Architects

July 1, 2003 - July 1, 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.