Top Talent like Marisa 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.

Marisa G.

Product Designer
Dallas, TX, US
User Research
Accessibility
Design Systems
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer | UX/UI Designer | Creating Intuitive, Scalable, & Engaging Digital Experiences | Visual Designer
Marisa Garcia is a multidisciplinary product designer with over 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, brand identity, and customer experience. She specializes in designing thoughtful, user-centered digital products that balance business goals with real human needs. With a proven track record of leading early product strategy and collaborating cross-functionally through to launch, Marisa consistently delivers intuitive, impactful experiences across web and mobile platforms. Driven by a commitment to social and environmental good, Marisa actively seeks out mission-driven work. She holds certifications in strategy and innovation from IDEO and was selected as a fellow in the Terro.do Climate Change for Designers Fellowship—deepening her ability to design for sustainability and systemic impact.

Work History

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Product Designer

LifeblueJul 2022 - Nov 2024 • 2 yrs 5 mosLed UX/UI design projects from strategy to launch, creating intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences. Conducted user research, usability testing, and iterative design to improve accessibility and usability. Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to design seamless workflows and enhance efficiency. Developed and maintained scalable design systems to ensure consistency and streamline the design process.
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UX Designer

Swell Inc.Jan 2022 - May 2022 • 5 mosCollaborated with cross-functional teams to create user-centered digital experiences for clients like United Way of Los Angeles, Dashboard Earth, and The People's Project. Managed and maintained a reusable component design system, increasing design efficiency and consistency. Designed responsive desktop and mobile app interfaces, achieving a 25% increase in user engagement and retention.
F

UX/UI Designer

FreelanceJul 2020 - Feb 2021 • 8 mosPartnered with clients to provide UX/UI design services, as well as branding, graphic design, and photography. Led creative direction for branding projects, product packaging, and marketing collateral.
Y

UX/UI Designer

Young StorytellersNov 2020 - Sep 2021 • 11 mosCollaborated with Young Storyteller's stakeholders to implement innovative solutions for a profile database for Head Mentors to recruit actor volunteers efficiently.
T

UX / UI Designer

Thread WellnessFeb 2021 - Sep 2021 • 8 mosConsulted with founders to develop brand identity and responsive website. Included UX research, stakeholder interviews, coordinating user testing, and visual design.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Apr 2016 - Mar 2021 • 5 yrsLed creative direction for branding projects, product packaging, and marketing collateral. Designed and produced physical and digital assets, including seasonal product collections. Collaborated with manufacturers and stakeholders to bring products to market successfully.

Education

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Savannah College of Art and Design

Bachelor's of Fine Arts BFA2009 - 2012
D

Designlab

UX/UI Design2021
P

Parsons School of Design - The New School

Pre-college Art Summer Program2008

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
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Product Designer | UX/UI Designer | Creating Intuitive, Scalable, & Engaging Digital Experiences | Visual Designer
Marisa Garcia is a multidisciplinary product designer with over 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, brand identity, and customer experience. She specializes in designing thoughtful, user-centered digital products that balance business goals with real human needs. With a proven track record of leading early product strategy and collaborating cross-functionally through to launch, Marisa consistently delivers intuitive, impactful experiences across web and mobile platforms. Driven by a commitment to social and environmental good, Marisa actively seeks out mission-driven work. She holds certifications in strategy and innovation from IDEO and was selected as a fellow in the Terro.do Climate Change for Designers Fellowship—deepening her ability to design for sustainability and systemic impact.

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 Marisa 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.

Marisa G.

Product Designer
Dallas, TX, US
User Research
Accessibility
Design Systems
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

L

Product Designer

LifeblueJul 2022 - Nov 2024 • 2 yrs 5 mosLed UX/UI design projects from strategy to launch, creating intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences. Conducted user research, usability testing, and iterative design to improve accessibility and usability. Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to design seamless workflows and enhance efficiency. Developed and maintained scalable design systems to ensure consistency and streamline the design process.
S

UX Designer

Swell Inc.Jan 2022 - May 2022 • 5 mosCollaborated with cross-functional teams to create user-centered digital experiences for clients like United Way of Los Angeles, Dashboard Earth, and The People's Project. Managed and maintained a reusable component design system, increasing design efficiency and consistency. Designed responsive desktop and mobile app interfaces, achieving a 25% increase in user engagement and retention.
F

UX/UI Designer

FreelanceJul 2020 - Feb 2021 • 8 mosPartnered with clients to provide UX/UI design services, as well as branding, graphic design, and photography. Led creative direction for branding projects, product packaging, and marketing collateral.
Y

UX/UI Designer

Young StorytellersNov 2020 - Sep 2021 • 11 mosCollaborated with Young Storyteller's stakeholders to implement innovative solutions for a profile database for Head Mentors to recruit actor volunteers efficiently.
T

UX / UI Designer

Thread WellnessFeb 2021 - Sep 2021 • 8 mosConsulted with founders to develop brand identity and responsive website. Included UX research, stakeholder interviews, coordinating user testing, and visual design.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Apr 2016 - Mar 2021 • 5 yrsLed creative direction for branding projects, product packaging, and marketing collateral. Designed and produced physical and digital assets, including seasonal product collections. Collaborated with manufacturers and stakeholders to bring products to market successfully.

Education

S

Savannah College of Art and Design

Bachelor's of Fine Arts BFA2009 - 2012
D

Designlab

UX/UI Design2021
P

Parsons School of Design - The New School

Pre-college Art Summer Program2008

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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