こんにちは（konnichiwa), Hi - I'm Taira
I'm a designer based in California. Previously @SilkCommerce.
I design websites and manage digital projects with a focus on clarity, usability, and strong outcomes. I enjoy working hands-on with clients and developers to turn ideas into experiences that feel simple, intentional, and effective.
When I'm away from my screen, I'm usually playing tennis, DJing minimal house music, or traveling and hunting for the best cup of americano.
Experiences
Silk Commerce
Product Designer & Project Manager
Sept 2024 - November 2025
- Designed and led the creative direction of websites and applications across diverse industries using Figma, ensuring alignment with client brand identity and business goals
- Contributed to reduce the cart abandonment rate by 25% by collaborating with clients and developers to translate complex business requirements into an interactive user experience
- Directed full lifecycle Shopify B2B/B2C and mobile app implementations by coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining clear scope and milestones, while managing and designing a mobile app end to end that launched an AR-based feature improving customer–sales communication by 20%
- Facilitated discovery sessions and produced detailed technical documentation— including user stories, workflows, and acceptance criteria—while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimized e-commerce solutions aligned with business goals
Icarus Development
Product Designer
June 2024 - Sept 2024
- Led the conception, planning, and prototyping of a calendar-sharing app aimed at improving user experience for efficient scheduling and collaboration
- Designed intuitive workflows and interfaces that streamline shared calendar management
- Converted finalized designs into functional code for both iOS and Android platforms
Lily Forbes
Marketing & Online Strategist
June 2023 - July 2024
- Increased engagement and online sales by 5% through designing a visually appealing and user-friendly e-commerce website
- Researched potential partners with similar customer base to expand its presence
- Increased followers on Instagram by 10% by actively capturing and uploading videos and photographs of the new season's launch
The Foundation
Marketing Design Intern
July 2023 - Sept 2023
- Supported marketing efforts for clients, Kappa sportswear brand and Mori Leaf iced tea brand
- Increased Instagram engagement by 15% and sales by 8% for Kappa through a strategic content plan, collaborating with the marketing team, directing photo shoots, researching successful campaigns, and creating mood boards
- Solely designed concept soccer jerseys for each MLS team for potential partnerships
- Increased sales revenue by 3% by creating presentations for premium grocery stores like Erewhon and Sprouts