Jerrold Z. Manapat | About Me: UI/UX Designer from Hong Kong

My Journey

Interned at Globe Telecom

During my IT degree, I interned at Globe Telecom in Manila, the Philippines' premier telecom provider. As a junior on the web development team, I gained hands-on experience in web interfaces, igniting my passion for intuitive digital solutions.

Web & Graphic Designer

Upon returning to Hong Kong, I started my first full-time role at BrillKids, an early education software company, where I worked in web and graphic design. I contributed to various projects ranging from websites, software, desktop publishing, and 2D animations—building foundational UI/UX skills.

UI/UX Designer

After that, I joined Hello Pal as UI/UX Designer, where my focus centered on app and web design, alongside front-end development. I contributed iterations for a 7M+ user live-streaming platform, contributing to mobile app projects spanning language education, travel, and social features—driving global growth through collaborative, research-informed designs.

Experience

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

UI/UX Designer

Hello Pal Asia Ltd, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong | 2012 - 2024

Contributed iterations for Hello Pal app (plus Language/Travel Pal, MinaLive, Local Pal) and Communities feature; user research/A/B prototypes grew DAU to 20K+ amid 80% revenue surge to $38M.
Migrated WordPress site for SEO/responsiveness; designed 50+ multilingual landing pages, driving $36M livestreaming revenue (95% total).
Designed 50+ multilingual in-app landing pages for user interaction; crafted email/asset templates for Google/FB/IG campaigns, driving $36M livestreaming revenue (95% total) through virtual gifts and collaboration.

Web & Graphic Designer

(Promoted to Senior)

BrillKids Int’l Ltd, Central, Hong Kong | 2009 - 2012

Crafted storybooks, packaging, and ads for Little Reader, strengthening brand identity across print and digital.
Built core design elements, assets, and animations for Little Reader, Little Math, and Little Musician series to enhance educational engagement.
Revamped websites, email templates, animated promo videos (e.g., Quick Tour), and contributed UI for Little Reader Touch app—prioritizing mobile wireframing for broader reach.

FREELANCE WORK