Experience Designer | Digital Strategist | Creative Producer

Who I Am

I bridge creativity, strategy, and operations to bring ideas to life.

With a background in UX Design, digital strategy, content creation, and production, I create seamless experiences—whether in music, media, or business. My ability to organize, produce, and optimize makes me an invaluable asset to any team or project.

(And thanks to my made-in-Japan obsession with detail, I make life a little more uplifting and organized along the way!)

What I Do & Can Do

Digital Strategy & Experience Design

  • UX Design and digital solutions to enhance engagement and efficiency

  • Brand consistency & storytelling through content

  • Strategic problem-solving & research-driven insights

Creative Production & Content Creation

  • Video production & social media content (short-form & long-form)

  • Visual branding & promotional campaigns

  • Podcast & festival content creation & management

Project & Operations Management

  • Team coordination, scheduling, and documentation

  • Asset management & workflow optimization

  • Ensuring seamless execution in high-pressure environments

Notable Projects

💻 Senior UX Designer – Insurance & Podcast

  • Led UX strategy & design for agent-facing sales and shopping platforms

  • Designed AI-powered mobile home self-investigation system

  • Conducted user research, usability testing & data visualization for decision-making

  • Optimized customer journeys and content strategy, increasing engagement & enrollment rates

🎵 Co-Producer & Digital Strategist – 24-Hour Music Festival

  • Created promotional videos that sold out early bird tickets in 2 days (previously 10 weeks)

  • Managed branding, website, social media & festival operations

  • Oversaw scheduling, logistics, and staff well-being for a seamless 24-hour event

🎙️ Podcast Content Manager & Digital Producer

  • Produced videos & visual assets for each new episode

  • Managed social media strategy & engagement

  • Ensured brand consistency & content optimization

🛍️ Gamified Sign-Up System – Flagship Store, SOHO, NY

  • Led UX research & usability testing for an interactive in-store experience

  • Collaborated with executives to pivot design for a seamless user experience

  • Increased engagement & email sign-ups through intuitive digital interactions

How I Can Help

Whether it's design, strategy, production, or operations, I thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. I can bring structure to chaos, optimize workflows, and craft engaging experiences—all while ensuring quality and efficiency.

📩 Let’s Connect!
Mari Tanaka
mariwaux@gmail.com

LinkedIn