About me.
I'm a Bangkok-based UX Designer turning complex workflows into simple, delightful experiences.
Behind the Work
With over 12 years of experience in UX, I’ve helped create user-centered digital products across insurance, fintech, travel, and education.
My focus is on simplifying complex workflows, improving accessibility, and helping businesses design with purpose. Originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka, I’ve spent my career bridging design, data, and development to craft experiences that feel effortless and perform reliably.
When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me exploring Bangkok’s streets with a camera or experimenting with new DJ mixes at home.
Experience
Allianz Technology — Senior UX Designer
2022 - Present | Bangkok, Thailand
Leading UX for enterprise insurance tools, designing scalable interfaces, accessibility-compliant workflows, and design system patterns used across multiple markets.
Adlux Software — Lead UX/UI Designer
2019 - 2022 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
Translating user insights into practical design solutions for European clients, managing end-to-end UX from discovery to delivery while supporting frontend implementation.
CingleVue International — Lead UX/UI Designer
2017 - 2019 | Perth, Australia (Remote)
Designed learning experiences and a unified design system for a K-12 LMS, collaborating with Australian research teams to improve usability and accessibility.
ProavosLabs — Lead UX/UI Designer
2016 - 2017 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
Led UX redesigns for VietJet Air and aviation clients, simplifying booking flows and aligning teams through prototypes and visual storytelling.
HotelTravel.com — Team Lead UX/UI Designer
2013 - 2016 | Phuket, Thailand
Directed the UX revamp of hoteltravel.com, managing design workflows and aligning brand experience across product and marketing channels.
DirectFN — Senior UI/UX Designe
2011 - 2013 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
Redesigned fintech dashboards and trading interfaces, improving usability and consistency across complex data-driven tools.
3CS Asia — UI/UX Designer
2009 - 2011 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
Designed corporate and e-commerce websites, contributing to UI layouts, user flows, and front-end delivery.
What People Say
"Viraj headed the design team at HotelTravel when I was the business director, and he took complete ownership of all design aspects of the website and responsive mobile site. He redesigned several of our landing and funnel pages, which led to a significant increase in conversion rates."
Venkatesh Channaraj
Growth & Analytics (AI) Leader · was Viraj's client at HotelTravel
"You are one of our talented UI engineers with the ability to blend creativity and technical skills in the core job that is performed. Your skills in UI engineering, and your suggestions for UI performance improvements, helped us design competitive products in the marketplace using new technology with proper R&D."
Arjuna Nanayakkara
CEO, GTN Tech · senior to Viraj, did not manage him directly
"There is no doubt our customers have benefited from his designs, but what impresses me most is his character. Integrity is a backbone from which his body of work is poised. He executes projects with great care blended with a fine mix of technical skill and modern design."
Kevin Shupe
Experienced Content Manager · worked with Viraj on the same team
"I noticed that he had the passion and drive towards a very futuristic viewpoint about web design. I'm sure he would be a great asset to any team that needs a tech-savvy person who codes very clean HTML, jQuery, and CSS."
Shiran Weerasinghe
Head of Design, Easygenerator · managed Viraj directly
"I have worked with Viraj for a considerable duration and have found him very professional, hardworking, intelligent, creative, and innovative. He is not only professional but a person full of morals and ethics, and very gentle by heart."
Nishant Chauhan
Director of Technology · worked with Viraj on the same team
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Viraj Sirimanna do?
Viraj is a Senior UX Designer with 12+ years of experience, currently leading UX for enterprise insurance systems at Allianz Technology in Bangkok.
What industries has he designed for?
Insurance, travel and hospitality, fintech, and small business software, spanning large enterprise platforms and hands-on product design for smaller teams.
Does he focus on accessibility?
Yes. Accessibility (WCAG) is treated as a core requirement across his case studies, not an afterthought, from multi-language and RTL support to accessibility-compliant enterprise workflows.
Where is Viraj based?
He's based in Bangkok, Thailand, originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka, with experience working alongside distributed teams across Munich, Perth, and Brussels.
Is Viraj available for freelance or consulting work?
Not currently. Viraj is focused full-time on his role at Allianz Technology and is not taking on new freelance work at this time.