About Me.

I’m Nathan — a senior designer based in Toronto, with over 7 years of experience crafting web, visual, motion and product work, most recently helping people move between fiat and crypto at MoonPay.

Whether I’m designing a launch page or animating the moment a deposit settles, I approach every project with clarity, precision, and a belief that good motion should explain, not just decorate.

Experience

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Senior Designer - Otherlife

MoonPay

2022 - present

Specializing in interactive web experiences. Utilizing motion, 3D, and AI to elevate brands such as Mastercard, MoonPay, and Onramper.

Senior Designer - Otherlife

MoonPay

2022 - present

Specializing in interactive web experiences. Utilizing motion, 3D, and AI to elevate brands such as Mastercard, MoonPay, and Onramper.

Web Design Team Lead

ACI Brands

2020 - 2022

Crafted compelling user experiences for internationally renowned brands by leveraging data insights gathered from Shopify and Google Analytics, ensuring alignment with both customer preferences and business objectives.

Web Design Team Lead

ACI Brands

2020 - 2022

Crafted compelling user experiences for internationally renowned brands by leveraging data insights gathered from Shopify and Google Analytics, ensuring alignment with both customer preferences and business objectives.

Instructor, Web Language & Design

Vancouver Premier College

2021

Instructed cohorts of 30 post-secondary students in the essentials of crafting responsive and accessible websites, emphasizing design principles, HTML, and CSS to foster a comprehensive understanding of modern web development practices.

Instructor, Web Language & Design

Vancouver Premier College

2021

Instructed cohorts of 30 post-secondary students in the essentials of crafting responsive and accessible websites, emphasizing design principles, HTML, and CSS to foster a comprehensive understanding of modern web development practices.

Web Designer

Bliz Marketing

2019-2020

Crafted the agency's first website and collaborated closely with clients to shape their online presence, securing stakeholder alignment and leading website redesign initiatives.

Web Designer

Bliz Marketing

2019-2020

Crafted the agency's first website and collaborated closely with clients to shape their online presence, securing stakeholder alignment and leading website redesign initiatives.

Education

Bachelors of Global Business & Digital Arts

University of Waterloo

2015-2019

Stratford school of interaction design and business. Graduated with Distinction.

Bachelors of Global Business & Digital Arts

University of Waterloo

2015-2019

Stratford school of interaction design and business. Graduated with Distinction.

Software Stack

Figma

Design systems & UI

Figma

Design systems & UI

Claude Code

Prototyping & production builds

Claude Code

Prototyping & production builds

After Effects

Motion graphics

After Effects

Motion graphics

Cinema4D

3D modeling & animation

Cinema4D

3D modeling & animation

Lottie

Lightweight web animation

Lottie

Lightweight web animation

Weavy

AI image & video pipelines

Weavy

AI image & video pipelines

Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Nathan Ma and was consistently impressed by his talent, work ethic, and attention to detail. Nathan was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure projects were completed at the highest standard. Beyond his strong design skills, he showed true initiative by expanding his capabilities into 3D design during his personal time. His work was consistently well received, and he communicates ideas clearly and effectively with both internal teams and external partners. Nathan would be a tremendous asset to any team.

Isaac Garcia · Former Design Director, Otherlife

It was an absolute pleasure working with Nathan. From the initial interview, up to my last day at ACI Nathan was nothing less than a passionate individual that communicates ideas and thoughts well. We worked on managing multiple e-commerce sites in different industries with ease; from UX design updates, and email communications with our consumers. No matter where Nathan goes, he will be a fantastic asset to the Team and company.

Jay Rviera · Former Director of Ecommerce, ACI Brands