Top Talent like Javier 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.

Javier Garcia Sanchez

Creative & Brand Strategist
People & Culture
Product Designer
New York, NY, US
Systems Design
Consulting
Advising
Design
Creative Direction
Advertising
Web Design
Brand Strategy
Branding
Design Research
Service design
Web design
Design Systems
User-Centered Design
Accessibility
Coaching
Recruiting
Hiring
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Design advisor for founders & product teams
I'm a Creative Director and Design Advisor who partners with founders and leadership teams to turn ambitious ideas into thoughtful products, memorable brands, and cohesive customer experiences. Over the past 18+ years I've led design across startups and global organizations, including BetterUp, where I helped bridge product and brand to create more connected user experiences. More recently, I've advised AI startups from their earliest stages, working alongside founders to shape product strategy, prototypes, storytelling, design systems, and brand. I thrive in ambiguity and enjoy helping teams answer questions like: • What are we really building? • Why will people care? • How should the product and brand reinforce one another? Whether acting as a fractional design leader or trusted advisor, I bring strategy, craft, and hands-on execution to help teams move from idea to launch.

Projects

BetterUp

Over nearly five years I helped shape the product, brand, and design organization during a period of rapid growth. • Partnered with executive leadership to define product vision and launch new experiences. • Led the evolution of the BetterUp brand, introducing scalable design systems and accessible standards (WCAG AA). • Shipped experiences across all sides of the marketplace—members, coaches, and enterprise customers. • Built and mentored the product design team, establishing hiring practices, design processes, and quality standards. BetterUp is the human transformation platform, helping people and organizations develop leadership, resilience, and mental fitness. See More

cora.ai

I partnered directly with the founders from the earliest stages to shape the product, brand, and overall customer experience. Rather than focusing solely on interface design, I worked across strategy and execution—helping define the product vision, prototype new concepts, develop the visual identity, craft investor and customer storytelling, and rapidly test ideas with prospective users. As a trusted design partner, I helped transform early concepts into a cohesive product experience while supporting whatever was needed to move the company forward. *Cora.ai is an AI company helping teams work more intelligently through conversational experiences. See More

Work History

T

Creative Director

Three Jewels NYCAs a Creative Director at Three Jewels NYC, responsible for leading creative projects and initiatives.
B

Product Design Manager

BetterUpMay 2019 - Aug 2023 • 4 yrs 4 mosAs a Product Design Manager at BetterUp, responsible for overseeing the design and development of products to enhance user experience.
N

Creative Leader

NeolNeol is a Community-powered platform for audacious creative minds to do the best work of their lives. Neol’s platform empowers creative leaders with the technology, people, and processes they need to deliver impactful projects from anywhere at scale. As a Creative Leader at Neol, my ambition is to spearhead real change in wellbeing, climate change, and culture.
A

Mentor

adplist.orgAs a Mentor at adplist.org, providing guidance and support to individuals seeking career advice and professional development.
E

Creative Director

equisgarciaDesign advisor for startups, design coaching for teams, creative direction, illustration for editorial.
P

Associate Creative Director

ProphetMar 2019 - May 2019 • 3 mosAs an Associate Creative Director at Prophet, contributed to creative strategy and project execution.
P

Design Director

ProphetMay 2018 - Mar 2019 • 11 mosAs a Design Director at Prophet, led design teams and projects to deliver innovative solutions.
M

Design Director

MethodJan 2017 - May 2018 • 1 yr 5 mosAs a Design Director at Method, responsible for directing design projects and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
S

Senior Designer

SYPartnersFeb 2013 - Jan 2017 • 4 yrsAs a Senior Designer at SYPartners, contributed to design projects and collaborated with teams to achieve creative goals.
H

Visual Designer

HUGE Inc.Jan 2012 - Feb 2013 • 1 yr 2 mosAs a Visual Designer at HUGE Inc., responsible for creating visual content and supporting design initiatives.

Education

U

University of the Arts London

Foundation Studies in Art & Design. Central Saint Martins, Graphic & Communication Design2009 - 2010
U

University of Gothenburg

Management, Change management, leadership, retail management2008 - 2009
U

Universidad de Salamanca

Diplomado en Ciencias Empresariales, Business2004 - 2007

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
Design advisor for founders & product teams
I'm a Creative Director and Design Advisor who partners with founders and leadership teams to turn ambitious ideas into thoughtful products, memorable brands, and cohesive customer experiences. Over the past 18+ years I've led design across startups and global organizations, including BetterUp, where I helped bridge product and brand to create more connected user experiences. More recently, I've advised AI startups from their earliest stages, working alongside founders to shape product strategy, prototypes, storytelling, design systems, and brand. I thrive in ambiguity and enjoy helping teams answer questions like: • What are we really building? • Why will people care? • How should the product and brand reinforce one another? Whether acting as a fractional design leader or trusted advisor, I bring strategy, craft, and hands-on execution to help teams move from idea to launch.

Talk with a Talent Expert

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

Top Talent like Javier 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.

Javier Garcia Sanchez

Creative & Brand Strategist
People & Culture
Product Designer
New York, NY, US
Systems Design
Consulting
Advising
Design
Creative Direction
Advertising
Web Design
Brand Strategy
Branding
Design Research
Service design
Web design
Design Systems
User-Centered Design
Accessibility
Coaching
Recruiting
Hiring
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

BetterUp

Over nearly five years I helped shape the product, brand, and design organization during a period of rapid growth. • Partnered with executive leadership to define product vision and launch new experiences. • Led the evolution of the BetterUp brand, introducing scalable design systems and accessible standards (WCAG AA). • Shipped experiences across all sides of the marketplace—members, coaches, and enterprise customers. • Built and mentored the product design team, establishing hiring practices, design processes, and quality standards. BetterUp is the human transformation platform, helping people and organizations develop leadership, resilience, and mental fitness.

cora.ai

I partnered directly with the founders from the earliest stages to shape the product, brand, and overall customer experience. Rather than focusing solely on interface design, I worked across strategy and execution—helping define the product vision, prototype new concepts, develop the visual identity, craft investor and customer storytelling, and rapidly test ideas with prospective users. As a trusted design partner, I helped transform early concepts into a cohesive product experience while supporting whatever was needed to move the company forward. *Cora.ai is an AI company helping teams work more intelligently through conversational experiences.

Work History

T

Creative Director

Three Jewels NYCAs a Creative Director at Three Jewels NYC, responsible for leading creative projects and initiatives.
B

Product Design Manager

BetterUpMay 2019 - Aug 2023 • 4 yrs 4 mosAs a Product Design Manager at BetterUp, responsible for overseeing the design and development of products to enhance user experience.
N

Creative Leader

NeolNeol is a Community-powered platform for audacious creative minds to do the best work of their lives. Neol’s platform empowers creative leaders with the technology, people, and processes they need to deliver impactful projects from anywhere at scale. As a Creative Leader at Neol, my ambition is to spearhead real change in wellbeing, climate change, and culture.
A

Mentor

adplist.orgAs a Mentor at adplist.org, providing guidance and support to individuals seeking career advice and professional development.
E

Creative Director

equisgarciaDesign advisor for startups, design coaching for teams, creative direction, illustration for editorial.
P

Associate Creative Director

ProphetMar 2019 - May 2019 • 3 mosAs an Associate Creative Director at Prophet, contributed to creative strategy and project execution.
P

Design Director

ProphetMay 2018 - Mar 2019 • 11 mosAs a Design Director at Prophet, led design teams and projects to deliver innovative solutions.
M

Design Director

MethodJan 2017 - May 2018 • 1 yr 5 mosAs a Design Director at Method, responsible for directing design projects and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
S

Senior Designer

SYPartnersFeb 2013 - Jan 2017 • 4 yrsAs a Senior Designer at SYPartners, contributed to design projects and collaborated with teams to achieve creative goals.
H

Visual Designer

HUGE Inc.Jan 2012 - Feb 2013 • 1 yr 2 mosAs a Visual Designer at HUGE Inc., responsible for creating visual content and supporting design initiatives.

Education

U

University of the Arts London

Foundation Studies in Art & Design. Central Saint Martins, Graphic & Communication Design2009 - 2010
U

University of Gothenburg

Management, Change management, leadership, retail management2008 - 2009
U

Universidad de Salamanca

Diplomado en Ciencias Empresariales, Business2004 - 2007

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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