Nathan Searles

Intro

I'm a design engineer and tech lead building interfaces that feel great to use, whether I’m in the code or leading a project. I’m all about the details, clean UI, smooth UX and a balance of design and dev.

Work

Izze: Product
Tropicana: Featured Products
Driftwell: Homepage Hero
Monument: Home Hero
Soulboost: Products
Driftwell: Homepage Module
Umudled: Products
Neon Zebra: Carousel
Studio Mega: Projects
Studio Mega: Team
Izze: Social
Kodiak: Video Scroll
Powder Mountain: Home Hero
Beatons: Homepage
Powder Haven: Real Estate Listing
Izze: Products
Neon Zebra: Age Gate
Studio Mega: About & Services
Starry: Home
Powder Haven: Home Hero
Umuddled: Cocktail
Monument: Home Module

Background

Magnettic

Co-Founder & Engineer

Building the next generation of prototyping tools, powered by context-aware AI to align teams, clarify ideas, and unlock better work. Learn more at Magnettic.

Studio Mega

Technical Director

Led projects from initial scope through final delivery, collaborating across account, project, and design teams to shape UI/UX and ensure high-quality, on-brand experiences. Clients included Pepsi, Tropicana, Starry, IZZE, and Powder Mountain.

Cinco

Technical Director

Oversaw digital projects in a fast-paced, design-first environment, managing everything from proposals and SOWs to dev strategy and implementation. Led both new builds and platform optimization for clients like The James Brand, Nike, Gogoro, and Nextbit.

Fuzzco

Director of Technology

Managed a small dev team and streamlined tech processes across a portfolio of WordPress-based sites. Balanced hands-on development with project and account management for clients including Obey, Hugh & Crye, and a range of small-to-midsize brands.

The Brigade

Partner & Director of Technology

Co-founded and helped grow a digital agency from the ground up. Led new business, project planning, and front-end development for clients like Spotify, Intel, and Mindjet, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, design-aligned solutions.

Skills

Technical

Languages

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript

Frameworks & Libraries

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Astro
  • Tailwind

Tooling

  • Vercel
  • Git
  • ESLint
  • Prettier
  • Lighthouse
  • GitHub Actions

CMS

  • Prismic
  • API-driven CMSs
  • Content Modeling

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Supabase

Design

Design Systems

  • Reusable Components
  • Tokens
  • Accessibility Best Practices

Tools

  • Figma
  • Adobe Creative Cloud

Other

  • Accessibility
  • Performance Optimization
  • Motion & Interaction Design

Process

Leadership

  • Technical Direction
  • Cross-discipline Collaboration

Communication

  • Client Communication
  • Stakeholder Alignment

Planning

  • Scoping
  • SOW Writing
  • Project Planning

Production

  • Design Handoff
  • QA
  • Delivery Oversight

Values

Nathan Searles

I work where design meets development, turning ideas into digital experiences that feel smooth and intuitive.

I like getting involved early, collaborating with designers, strategists, and clients to shape the vision and figure out what’s possible.

Focusing on the details of UI, UX, spacing, and interactions, while also building scalable components and solid foundations that last. Whether I’m coding, reviewing, or leading a team, I focus on clear communication, efficient workflows, and delivering polished, production-ready results.

Outside of work, you’ll find me on my mountain bike, speeding down singletrack through the forests of the Pacific Northwest.

Stay curious. Stay humble. Keep creating.

Nathan Searles