Mana Wakita
Web designer, Photographer, Videographer, Creator
Born and raised in Kobe, Japan Currently living in Vancouver, Canada since 2021.
With a passion for both design and photography, I bring a unique perspective to my work, shaped by my experiences living in both Japan and Canada.
My design approach focuses on creating a deep connection between clients and their designs, ensuring that each project is meaningful and impactful.
Testimonials
I'm absolutely floored by the level of care and attention to detail Mana has put into this project and for one can guarantee that we will be a return customer.
To say that hiring Mana has been life-changing is an understatement. My business has tripled and I got my life back.
Skills
- Design Tools:
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- Figma
- Sketch
- Development:
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- HTML
- CSS
- Tailwind CSS
- React
- Vue
- Collaboration:
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- Notion
- Mailchimp
- Slack
- Design Expertise:
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- UI/UX Design
- Design Systems
- Custom Illustrations
- Responsive Design
- Soft Skills:
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- Strong communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Work experience
2023 - Present
Web Designer & Web Developer
The company has high expectations and using OKRs there is a mutual understanding of expectations and performance.
- Designed template UIs and design systems in Figma.
- Converted UIs into responsive HTML and CSS with a mobile-first approach.
- Created custom illustrations and item description banners.
- Provided detailed documentation and customer support on GitHub.
- Engaged with users to address setup inquiries, bug issues, and feedback.
2021 - 2023
Senior Software Engineer at Mailchimp
This is an excellent company and they reward their employees. It's becoming a big company but it's still private, so the culture is as good as it gets at 1,000+ employees if you ask me. Managers are still adapting to the growth I think, but everyone has to. Great place to work.
2011 - 2021
Junior Software Engineer at Slack
Work in Slack is one of the beautiful experience I can do in my entire life. There are a lot of interesting thing to learn and manager respect your time and your personality.
2010 - 2011
Freelance Graphic Designer
- Worked with a diverse range of clients, delivering tailored design solutions.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships through effective communication and project management.
- Utilized tools such as Notion for project tracking, Mailchimp for email marketing designs, Slack for team collaboration, and GitHub for version control and project sharing.
Education
2012 - 2013
Master's degree in Computer Software Engineering
The University of Manchester
2009 - 2012
Bachelor's degree in Computer Software Engineering
Harvard University
Articles
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2024
The complete guide to OKRs
How to make objectives and key results work for your company.
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2024
Enhancement in Customer Engagement
With the aim of optimizing customer interactions and boosting brand loyalty, the team at Preline leveraged Mailchimp's powerful tools and expertise to deliver exceptional results.
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2023
How Google Assistant now helps you record stories for kids
Google is constantly updating its consumer AI, Google Assistant, with new features.