# Manus Chau > UX Designer | Design Systems & Research-Driven UX | Figma Prototyping | Turning Insights into Scalable, User-Friendly Digital Products Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/manus I'm a multidisciplinary creative with experience working across digital, branding, marketing and print. I'm an experience designer with a demonstrated history of working in the industry. I'm skilled in • UX Design • UI Design • Digital Printing • Visual Design • Page Layout • Figma • Adobe Creative Suite • UX Design Process • Adobe Lightroom • Capture One Check out my work: http://www.manuschau.com ## Work Experience ### UX Designer @ Iterable Jan 2026 – Present ### Designer / UX UI Designer @ Unknown Jan 2012 – Present • UX Design Research and Design consulting • Brand and Visual Design • Print Design ### Photographer @ Unknown Jan 2007 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Commercial Photography • Working knowledge of producing commercial photography and digital photography for customer-facing e-commerce websites. • Coordinate with producers and art directors during on-location shoots • Photo styling and photo Editing Wedding and Portrait Photography • Coordinate and produce off site photo shoots • Design and produce high end photo books • Develop working knowledge of internal image database ### UX Designer @ SurveyMonkey Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 Led the creation and ongoing evolution of a unified design system to standardize UI components, patterns, and guidelines across products. Partnered with engineers and product managers to ensure consistent and user-friendly design implementation. Conducted user research, usability testing, and system audits to refine the design system. Built interactive Figma prototypes to communicate design concepts and system functionality to stakeholders. Facilitated cross-functional workshops and onboarding sessions to drive adoption and proper usage of the design system. ### Production Manager @ New North Church Jan 2018 – Jan 2023 Produced engaging video content for multiple communication channels, including social media, email campaigns, YouTube, Vimeo, and live stream events. Provided technical support and troubleshooting for staff experiencing software, hardware, and network issues. Assisted in the research, procurement, installation, and ongoing management of audio, video, and lighting systems. Led a production team of 15+ members, coordinating efforts to deliver high-quality content on schedule. Managed website updates and created digital content—including social media posts, marketing emails, and promotional videos—reaching an audience of over 2,000 followers. ### UX Design Consultant @ Marcy Avenue Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 Collaborated with Art Directors, Project Managers, and the Design team to define project requirements, develop roadmaps, and create UX flows and frameworks for mobile and web applications. Applied strong project management skills to deliver time-sensitive, cross-departmental projects on schedule. Led wireframing efforts for client projects and managed the onboarding flow design for web applications to enhance user engagement. Monitored project progress to optimize the online user experience, focusing on usability, functionality, and visually compelling design. ### UX Designer @ MOPO Life Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 Delivered data-driven, user-centered insights that informed team deliverables, ensuring the customer experience remained a top priority throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborated closely with design teams on UX and UI to define challenges and objectives, conduct research, map user flows, prototype solutions, and successfully launch mobile and web applications. Supported a user base of over 1,000, contributing to the evolution of design team processes and the establishment of user experience standards. Built and maintained strong relationships with colleagues, vendors, and business stakeholders to streamline collaboration and project execution. ### Mobility Technician @ CarDash Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Menlo Park ### Content Production Designer @ Shutterfly, Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 • Managed end-to-end production workflows for large-scale digital and print assets, ensuring brand consistency and technical compliance across all content formats. • Validated creative files for resolution, copy accuracy, and metadata integrity before seamless integration into CMS and digital platforms. • Partnered with cross-functional teams—including engineering, UX, and product—to streamline asset delivery pipelines and reduce time-to-market. • Standardized quality control processes to support scalable content deployment across multiple channels and product ecosystems. • Supported continuous improvement of content operations through tool optimization, process automation, and documentation updates. ### Production Management @ Central Peninsula Church Jan 2012 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area Led and managed a team of 10+ volunteers, collaborating closely with directors on stage design and layout to ensure seamless production. Identified process improvement opportunities, increasing operational efficiency by 20%. Trained volunteers and staff on advanced audio and video equipment, including Yamaha ML7 audio board, KiPro HD Video Decks, Panasonic Video Switcher, and MA Lighting Console. Served as Production Lead for a satellite campus, overseeing all technical aspects of live events. Partnered with guest musical artists to assess and fulfill technical requirements for concerts and live performances. Acted as Stage Manager, coordinating all elements of live event execution for flawless show delivery. ### Visual Designer @ Carpenters Code Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Menlo Park Designed engaging, original visual content for weekly mobile features on the company’s flagship app, reaching over 100,000 active users. Collaborated with the Content Director to develop and execute creative concepts across multiple digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, collectively engaging an audience of 50,000+ followers. ### Photographer @ Shift Technologies, Inc. Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area Shift Technologies is an innovative startup revolutionizing the buying, selling, and servicing of used cars by delivering a seamless, technology-driven experience. As part of the operations team, I ensured each vehicle was expertly photographed and presented before going live on the platform in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail was critical. Our team consistently met daily and monthly targets through disciplined coordination and hard work. Collaborated closely with the operations team to streamline vehicle photo preparation and presentation. Consistently achieved monthly goals by photographing and deploying 300+ cars on the website for purchase. Developed and implemented process improvements that boosted workflow efficiency and productivity by 10%. Managed the photo studio, overseeing all aspects of production to maintain quality and meet deadlines. ### Visual Designer @ Fong Brothers Printing, Inc. Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Brisbane, CA Led the complete redesign of company branding and marketing collateral, including brochures, booklets, and sales materials—revamping assets that had not been updated in years. Spearheaded the creation of a refreshed visual identity, introducing a new brand system with updated colors, typography, and design standards. Designed and produced all campaign assets from concept to final print production, ensuring cohesive, high-quality output across all materials. Directed and executed photoshoots and managed the full creative process for all promotional content, including planning, photography, and production. Successfully increased product visibility and sales by 20% through the launch of modernized branding for two new product lines, including a high-profile UV printing solution. ### Lead Photographer @ Shutterfly Inc. Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Sunnyvale, CA Shutterfly Inc. acquired Tiny Prints Inc. ### Lead Photographer @ Tiny Prints Inc. Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 | Sunnyvale, CA Commercial & Digital Photography for E-Commerce and Marketing Experienced in producing high-quality commercial and digital photography for customer-facing e-commerce websites and marketing channels. Created approximately 90% of the photographic content used across websites, online banners, marketing emails, digital media, catalogs, magazine advertisements, and print collateral. Coordinated and managed off-site photo shoots, including both lifestyle and product photography. Collaborated cross-functionally with Creative Directors and Marketing Managers to develop compelling visual content, including lifestyle photography and corporate portraits. Gained proficiency in managing internal image databases and maintained the complete digital photography asset library. Led and executed photo shoots in a fast-paced environment, handling concept development, prop styling, photo editing, and production. Operated and maintained studio equipment and photography gear to ensure high-quality output. Partnered closely with photo stylists to ensure cohesive and visually appealing results. Technical Proficiencies Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom Adobe Bridge Adobe Illustrator Capture One Microsoft Word Mac OSX & Windows platforms ### Web Production Specialist @ Tiny Prints Inc. Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 Delivered front-end web production support, specializing in HTML and CSS development to enhance site functionality and user experience. Collaborated closely with the copywriting team to seamlessly integrate SEO keywords and optimize web content for search engines. Revamped numerous SEO articles, contributing to achieving #1 Google rankings for two targeted keywords. ### Prepress Production Designer @ Tiny Prints Inc. Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 | San Francisco Bay Area Designed customized stationery tailored to individual customer preferences, enhancing brand personalization. Maintained and enforced quality standards at a fast-growing internet company to maximize customer satisfaction and foster loyalty. Performed typesetting, proofreading, and advanced photo retouching to ensure polished, high-quality deliverables. Spearheaded improvements in photo editing workflows, boosting team productivity by 20%. Developed and facilitated training programs for new hires, resulting in a 25% increase in overall team efficiency. Engaged with customers daily, providing exceptional service and support to address inquiries and build rapport. Managed quality control processes in collaboration with print vendors to guarantee consistent output standards. ### Prepress Technician @ Fong Brothers Printing, Inc. Jan 2006 – Jan 2006 | San Francisco Bay Area • Prepared digital preflight files for offset and digital press. • Implemented quality control procedures for production and client proofing. • Managed a Computer to Plate workflow. • Consulted Clients with production needs. • Designed business collateral such as forms, business cards. ### Sales Coordinator - Customer Service Representative @ Fong Brothers Printing, Inc. Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 | Brisbane, CA Served as primary client liaison, effectively managing expectations and ensuring timely delivery of corporate-wide printed collateral, including marketing campaigns and internal communications. Directed international outsourced production operations, overseeing budgeting, cost analysis, and end-to-end delivery processes. Collaborated with global offices to coordinate logistics and procurement, streamlining supply chain and project workflows. Oversaw relationships with local vendors, managed Request for Quotations (RFQs), and negotiated contracts for outsourced production projects. Led multiple concurrent projects from initial planning through final delivery for a top-performing client generating over $1 million in sales. ## Education ### BA in Design Studies - Concentration on Graphic Design San José State University ### Design Systems Memorisely ### UX Design Certification CareerFoundry ### UX Design Bootcamp General Assembly ### UX Research & Strategy Course Designlab ### UX: Interaction Design Course Designlab ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/manuschau - Portfolio: http://www.manuschau.com - Portfolio: http://www.manuschauphotography.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/manus JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/manus/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13