Senior Visual Designer &UX/UI Specialist
Crafting user-centric design with pixel-perfect precision. Available for freelance projects.
Crafting Digital Excellence
Through Visual Innovation
I have 10+ years of experience in Visual Design, Motion Graphics, and UX/UI Development for business services. My dedication to excellence and innovative approach make me a valuable asset, having worked with renowned organizations such as Amazon and Texas Tech University.
What I Do
I offer comprehensive design services that help businesses create compelling visual experiences and drive meaningful engagement with their audiences.
Visual Design
Complete visual identity systems, logo design, and brand guidelines that capture your brand essence and engage your audience effectively.
Motion Graphics
Dynamic 2D animations, logo animations, explainer videos, and promotional content that tells your brand story through engaging visual motion.
Web Development
Modern, responsive websites with focus on user experience, conversion optimization, and seamless functionality.
Digital Marketing
Comprehensive digital marketing materials, social media graphics, banner ads, and campaign designs that drive results.
Professional Journey
A focused path building fast, accessible, and conversion-ready web experiences—bridging UX research, UI systems, and modern front-end.
Senior Web Developer & UX/UI Designer (Freelance)
2010 - Present
Lead end-to-end delivery for high-impact websites and microsites: discovery → wireframes → design systems → build → QA. I ship responsive, SEO-friendly, multilingual sites (Next.js/WordPress) with strong Core Web Vitals, clean component architecture, and analytics-driven CRO.
Key Achievements
Set up design tokens and component libraries to accelerate delivery
Built scalable Next.js + Tailwind UI with accessibility baked in (WCAG-friendly)
Established performance budgets and lazy-loading for improved LCP/INP
Ran conversion experiments (copy, hierarchy, micro-interactions) to lift CVR
Tech Stack
UX/UI Designer · Web (Freelance)
Olavivo / Cielo Digital
2024 - Present
Information architecture, Figma prototypes, and clean developer handoff for high-performing landing pages. Pixel-perfect implementation with mobile-first layout, clear visual hierarchy, and purposeful motion.
Key Achievements
Acquisition flows optimized for clarity and action
Multilingual landing pages with SEO meta and structured data basics
Reusable UI components to iterate faster across campaigns
Tech Stack
Brand/Web Designer (Freelance)
Texas Tech University
2023 – 2024
Translated brand identity into clear, accessible web experiences. Modular design, scalable typography, and consistent UI patterns for campaign landing pages.
Key Achievements
Documented web style guides and UI components for team reuse
Improved readability and accessibility with typographic scale and contrast
Structured layouts for quick content scanning and task completion
Tech Stack
Visual Designer
AWS CFO OFFICE, Amazon
January 2022 — March 2023
Developed comprehensive marketing and promotional materials for AWS Finance teams, including off-site banners, motion graphics, websites, instructional design, and display ads. Elevated training program effectiveness through cutting-edge visuals and dynamic motion graphics.
Key Achievements
Created wide range of marketing materials: banners, motion graphics, websites, and display ads
Maintained high productivity while delivering projects within tight turnaround times
Increased user engagement through cutting-edge visuals and dynamic motion graphics
Produced executive-level content for senior leadership across AWS FGBS
Tech Stack
Visual Designer · Digital Content Designer
DAC, Amazon
December 2018 — January 2022
Spearheaded creation of captivating motion graphics, video editing, web development, and UX/UI designs for Amazon recruitment and internal communications. Optimized user experience for Amazon job fairs, leading to increased website traffic and surge in applications.
Key Achievements
Led motion graphics, video editing, and UX/UI design for recruitment campaigns
Increased website traffic and optimized UX for Amazon job fairs
Collaborated with cross-functional teams on digital advertising campaigns
Delivered engaging content that drove measurable results in applications
Tech Stack
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's Degree
Universidad Fidelitas
Graphic Design & Visual Communications
AWS Cloud Architecture
Amazon Web Services
Solutions Architect Associate Certification Path
Web Development
LinkedIn Learning
Python, Accessible Web Development, Network+
My Latest Projects
Take a look at some of my design projects, meticulously crafted with love and dedication, each reflecting the passion and soul I poured into every detail.
Motion Graphics
Explore my motion graphics work where creativity meets technology. Each animation tells a story and creates engaging visual experiences that captivate audiences.
Motion Graphics Showreel
Watch my latest motion graphics work featuring dynamic animations, logo reveals, and visual storytelling that brings brands to life.
2D Animation
Dynamic character animation and motion design
Logo Animation
Brand identity brought to life through motion
Video Production
Complete video editing and post-production
Web Projects
Cielo Digital
Creative digital agency website with vibrant visuals and modern design, transforming brands into digital journeys
Compre en China
Logistics and import business website featuring efficient solutions for international trade and business operations
Ruby Wager
Modern sports betting platform with sleek design, featuring sportsbook, casino, and racebook with crypto-friendly payments
What My Clients Say.
"I worked with Manu at Amazon in the Entertainment space and would recommend his graphic design services. He takes the time to understand the end results we were looking for with different wikis, powerpoints, etc. and delivered products that benefited our community and stakeholders."
"I worked with Manu when he was a digital content creator in the AWS CFO Office — he occasionally worked with senior leadership across AWS FGBS to produce video content, and was a reliable partner to members of my team. He had a good eye for design and added some unique visual effects to take the video to the next level. Manu insists on high standards and has the editing and communication skills to create high-quality, executive-level content."
"I worked with Manu at AWS and would highly recommend his graphic design services. Manu helped to bring our vision of a training program to the next level with cutting edge visuals and graphics. He was able to take dull PowerPoints covering complex topics and bring them to life, ultimately increasing participation from our user community."
"Manu is a talented, professional, and hard-working graphic designer with a great, positive, collaborative attitude. We worked together from 2022-2023 at AWS, and he was key to completing a number of high-quality internal and external communications products. I unreservedly recommend him for freelance or full-time work."
Get In Touch
Ready to elevate your brand with exceptional visual design? Let's discuss your project and bring your vision to life.
Location
Based in
San José, Costa Rica