Top Talent like Abbie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.
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Abbie Gepner

Creative & Brand Strategist •
Design Systems
Print Advertising
Advertising
Animation
Mobile Design
Adobe Photoshop
UI/UX Design
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Graphic Design
Design
After Effects
Figma
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Experiential Graphic Designer | Connecting Audiences to Meaningful & Memorable Narratives | Exhibition Design Certificate
I design impactful graphics that transform curiosity into connection. With over 5 years of interdisciplinary design experience, I craft visual narratives for digital experiences, advertising campaigns, and exhibits—translating complex topics into memorable, audience-first experiences. My work bridges digital precision (UI/UX, design systems, motion graphics) and environmental storytelling (exhibit graphics, interpretive panels) to spark wonder, drive stewardship, and leave lasting impressions. Currently advancing my expertise in experiential design (Pratt Institute Exhibition design certification in progress), I aim to create experiential graphics that don’t just inform—they inspire action and redefine how people engage with the world. Areas of Focus: - Systems Thinking with Purpose: Building scalable design systems for nonprofits, brands, and cultural institutions that prioritize audience empathy and accessibility principles. - Multimedia Experiential Storytelling: Working across animated and interactive digital products as well as physical environments to turn complex subjects and brand stories into accessible and memorable narratives for diverse audiences. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partnering with scientists, developers, copywriters, creative directors, and subject matter experts to balance rigor and creativity across identities and campaign systems. - Emerging Experiential Techniques: Advancing 3D modeling (SketchUp), environmental graphics, and holistic understanding of exhibition design principles to enhance spatial storytelling. Passionate about designing cultural spaces where learning and awe coexist. Featured Projects & Impact: - Mission-Driven Campaigns with Depth: Created multimedia recruitment campaigns for nonprofits like ASPCA and Red Cross, blending emotional storytelling with conversion-focused UX. Delivered career sites and animations under tight deadlines, demonstrating agility in fast-paced agency environments. - Environmental Graphics for Science Literacy: Designed the identities and panel systems for Women in Paleontology, NY Rocks!, Six-legged Science, and Conservation Paleobiology, a permanent exhibit at the Museum of the Earth. - Workshops for Creative Growth: Trained teams in After Effects and Figma at Appcast, streamlining workflows and empowering designers to integrate motion graphics into user-centered storytelling.

Work History

A

Visual Designer

Appcast, IncWorking across UI/UX, animation, digital ads, and print mechanicals to execute memorable creative. Conceptualizing and iterating for unique multi-media campaigns to build and raise awareness of brands. Researching emerging industry trends and tools, and leading team workshops for skill development. Collaborating with creative directors, copywriters, developers, and strategists. Presenting creative concepts to clients and growing rapport.
B

Designer

Bayard Advertising, Inc.Jan 2022 - Jul 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosDesigning career sites and custom campaigns for clients across a wide variety of sectors from corporate to non-profit. Applying motion graphics skills to bring brands to life through animation, and mentoring other designers in this skillset. Working with a team of creatives to brainstorm, conceptualize and execute custom creative solutions for print and digital advertising solutions.
B

Junior Designer

Bayard Advertising, Inc.Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 • 8 mos
P

Graphic Design Assistant

Paleontological Research InstitutionJan 2021 - Jun 2021 • 6 mosDeveloping exhibit design systems and visual identities. Growing these systems through designing environmental graphics, print marketing materials, digital graphics, and educational publications to vendor specifications. Designing information graphics and custom illustrations.
P

Graphic Design Intern & Contractor

Paleontological Research InstitutionAug 2020 - Jan 2021 • 6 mos
J

Junior Designer

Jessica Weber Design, Inc.Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 • 7 mosExercising a strong eye for typography, photography, and layout while creating brand identities. Collaborating with a creative team to execute print collateral, including publications, branding, annual reports, stationery, and other projects for a non-profit clientele. Seeing these projects through from ideation to print & production.
S

Graphic Design Intern

SKAGGS CreativeJun 2019 - Dec 2019 • 7 mosCollaborating to build brands and collect assets for conceptual pitch decks. Performing design edits and assisting in creating assets for print and web, as well as retouching photography to meet brand standards. Performing in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.
N

Reporter

New York PostJan 2016 - Apr 2018 • 2 yrs 4 mosGeneral assignment breaking news coverage across the five boroughs, and beyond.
N

Editorial Clerk

New York PostJul 2015 - Mar 2016 • 9 mosFacilitated daily newsroom operations through efficiently completing assigned administrative tasks and covering breaking news assignments as needed.
H

Administrative Assistant

Hand of Fate TattooOct 2014 - Apr 2015 • 7 mosMaintained an organized shop front and acted as a liaison communicating between artists and clientele.

Education

P

Parsons School of Design - The New School

Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Graphic Design2018 - 2020
I

Ithaca College

Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Studies2011 - 2014
F

Fashion Institute of Technology

Continuing and Professional Studies, Sustainable Design2017 - 2018
M

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Sustainable Design2017
P

Pratt Institute

Certificate, Exhibition Design2025

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Experiential Graphic Designer | Connecting Audiences to Meaningful & Memorable Narratives | Exhibition Design Certificate
I design impactful graphics that transform curiosity into connection. With over 5 years of interdisciplinary design experience, I craft visual narratives for digital experiences, advertising campaigns, and exhibits—translating complex topics into memorable, audience-first experiences. My work bridges digital precision (UI/UX, design systems, motion graphics) and environmental storytelling (exhibit graphics, interpretive panels) to spark wonder, drive stewardship, and leave lasting impressions. Currently advancing my expertise in experiential design (Pratt Institute Exhibition design certification in progress), I aim to create experiential graphics that don’t just inform—they inspire action and redefine how people engage with the world. Areas of Focus: - Systems Thinking with Purpose: Building scalable design systems for nonprofits, brands, and cultural institutions that prioritize audience empathy and accessibility principles. - Multimedia Experiential Storytelling: Working across animated and interactive digital products as well as physical environments to turn complex subjects and brand stories into accessible and memorable narratives for diverse audiences. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partnering with scientists, developers, copywriters, creative directors, and subject matter experts to balance rigor and creativity across identities and campaign systems. - Emerging Experiential Techniques: Advancing 3D modeling (SketchUp), environmental graphics, and holistic understanding of exhibition design principles to enhance spatial storytelling. Passionate about designing cultural spaces where learning and awe coexist. Featured Projects & Impact: - Mission-Driven Campaigns with Depth: Created multimedia recruitment campaigns for nonprofits like ASPCA and Red Cross, blending emotional storytelling with conversion-focused UX. Delivered career sites and animations under tight deadlines, demonstrating agility in fast-paced agency environments. - Environmental Graphics for Science Literacy: Designed the identities and panel systems for Women in Paleontology, NY Rocks!, Six-legged Science, and Conservation Paleobiology, a permanent exhibit at the Museum of the Earth. - Workshops for Creative Growth: Trained teams in After Effects and Figma at Appcast, streamlining workflows and empowering designers to integrate motion graphics into user-centered storytelling.

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Alex Melton

Multidisciplinary Designer focusing on projects that build community through compassionate play. Striving to create experiences and spaces that bring people together, spreading honesty, empathy and curiosity.
Graphic Design • Brand Design • Creative & Brand Strategy • 10 years of exp. • London, England, GB

Jiani Xiao

Multidisciplinary designer passionate about creating visually stunning graphics, print collateral, websites, and motion that help brands grow.
Brand Design • Graphic Design • Video & Animation Design • New York, NY, US

Ralston Hough

Multidisciplinary Designer: Graphics/Branding/Web/Motion
Brand Design • UI Design • Graphic Design • 2 years of exp. • Middletown Township, NJ, US

Varun Mehta

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Brand Design • Graphic Design • Product Design • 2 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Top Talent like Abbie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Abbie Gepner

Creative & Brand Strategist •
Design Systems
Print Advertising
Advertising
Animation
Mobile Design
Adobe Photoshop
UI/UX Design
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Graphic Design
Design
After Effects
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

A

Visual Designer

Appcast, IncWorking across UI/UX, animation, digital ads, and print mechanicals to execute memorable creative. Conceptualizing and iterating for unique multi-media campaigns to build and raise awareness of brands. Researching emerging industry trends and tools, and leading team workshops for skill development. Collaborating with creative directors, copywriters, developers, and strategists. Presenting creative concepts to clients and growing rapport.
B

Designer

Bayard Advertising, Inc.Jan 2022 - Jul 2023 • 1 yr 7 mosDesigning career sites and custom campaigns for clients across a wide variety of sectors from corporate to non-profit. Applying motion graphics skills to bring brands to life through animation, and mentoring other designers in this skillset. Working with a team of creatives to brainstorm, conceptualize and execute custom creative solutions for print and digital advertising solutions.
B

Junior Designer

Bayard Advertising, Inc.Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 • 8 mos
P

Graphic Design Assistant

Paleontological Research InstitutionJan 2021 - Jun 2021 • 6 mosDeveloping exhibit design systems and visual identities. Growing these systems through designing environmental graphics, print marketing materials, digital graphics, and educational publications to vendor specifications. Designing information graphics and custom illustrations.
P

Graphic Design Intern & Contractor

Paleontological Research InstitutionAug 2020 - Jan 2021 • 6 mos
J

Junior Designer

Jessica Weber Design, Inc.Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 • 7 mosExercising a strong eye for typography, photography, and layout while creating brand identities. Collaborating with a creative team to execute print collateral, including publications, branding, annual reports, stationery, and other projects for a non-profit clientele. Seeing these projects through from ideation to print & production.
S

Graphic Design Intern

SKAGGS CreativeJun 2019 - Dec 2019 • 7 mosCollaborating to build brands and collect assets for conceptual pitch decks. Performing design edits and assisting in creating assets for print and web, as well as retouching photography to meet brand standards. Performing in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.
N

Reporter

New York PostJan 2016 - Apr 2018 • 2 yrs 4 mosGeneral assignment breaking news coverage across the five boroughs, and beyond.
N

Editorial Clerk

New York PostJul 2015 - Mar 2016 • 9 mosFacilitated daily newsroom operations through efficiently completing assigned administrative tasks and covering breaking news assignments as needed.
H

Administrative Assistant

Hand of Fate TattooOct 2014 - Apr 2015 • 7 mosMaintained an organized shop front and acted as a liaison communicating between artists and clientele.

Education

P

Parsons School of Design - The New School

Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Graphic Design2018 - 2020
I

Ithaca College

Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Studies2011 - 2014
F

Fashion Institute of Technology

Continuing and Professional Studies, Sustainable Design2017 - 2018
M

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Sustainable Design2017
P

Pratt Institute

Certificate, Exhibition Design2025

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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