I am a passionate UI/UX Designer and Front-End Developer with over 15 years of experience in creating high-performance websites. My journey started with a love for design and technology, which fuels my drive to build accessible and scalable digital experiences. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy mentoring others while continually learning from the evolving landscape of digital design.…

Jonathan Wakely

I am a passionate UI/UX Designer and Front-End Developer with over 15 years of experience in creating high-performance websites. My journey started with a love for design and technology, which fuels my drive to build accessible and scalable digital experiences. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy mentoring others while continually learning from the evolving landscape of digital design.…

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I am a passionate UI/UX Designer and Front-End Developer with over 15 years of experience in creating high-performance websites. My journey started with a love for design and technology, which fuels my drive to build accessible and scalable digital experiences. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy mentoring others while continually learning from the evolving landscape of digital design.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
CSS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Figma
Expert
PHP
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Development Lead at Carbon Edge
August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2025
Led Frontend development and UI/UX design across web and marketing platforms, focusing on accessibility, scalability, and reusable components. Collaborated with specialists and product teams to integrate design components into client-facing applications.
Freelancing at JonnyWakelyDesigner
February 1, 2014 - Present
Built responsive websites and interactive digital campaigns for a range of clients, ensuring consistent, accessible, and scalable interfaces. Consulted with clients to translate design requirements into intuitive solutions.
Frontend Web Developer at The Walk Agency
April 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Developed client microsites and websites, enhancing UI/UX through responsive design and accessibility improvements.
Web Developer at GTB
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2017
Delivered UX-focused websites and high-traffic campaigns for major clients, applying best practices in A/B testing and accessibility.

Education

Bachelor of Multimedia (Design) at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Advanced Diploma of Multimedia (Design) at Swinburne University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Certificate IV in Multimedia at Swinburne University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Certificate II, III in Multimedia at South Gippsland Secondary College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Year 12 VCE at South Gippsland Secondary College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Bachelors of Multimedia
February 2, 2010 - November 5, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet