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 .
Intro
I’m a design engineer and tech lead building interfaces that feel great to use. My focus is on clean UI, smooth UX, and the balance between design and development.
Work
Background
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
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