Top Talent like Pearl 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.

Pearl A.

UI Designer • UX Designer • User Researcher • Toronto, ON, CA
Color Theory
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Graphic UI
Webflow
Blender
3D Design
Testing
Information Design
Canva
Typography
Visual Identity
Qualitative Research
Research Design
Architecture
Websites
Visual Effects
Web Design
XD
inDesign
Design Strategy
Information Architecture
Rapid Prototyping
Low-fidelity
High Fidelity Prototype
Digital Art
Brand Identity
Mid Fidelity Wireframes
A/B Testing
Research
Logo Design
Illustrator
Photo Editing
Photography
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Illustrator
Wireframing
Adobe XD
Icon Design
Mobile Design
UX research
Prototyping
User-Centered Design
Design Systems
User Personas
Design Thinking
UX Copywriting
Usability Testing
User Flows
User Research
Design Research
User Interface Design
Product Design
Adobe Creative Suite
UX
Sketch
Graphic Design
UI/UX Design
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
Interactive designer well versed in graphic and product design.
I would be a great fit for this role as a certified UX/UI interactive designer with over 8 years of graphic design experience and over 3 years of UX/UI and product design experience. I also have experience working with project managers and software developers to create shipped products. I have a strong understanding of information architecture, typography, front-end development, experience with HTML and CSS, and strong UX practices. I am proficient with Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Webflow, and Blender. I am a designer with diverse design skills motivated by creating interactive and accessible designs with visual, product, motion, and 3D design as my medium.

Projects

ReelSavvy

ReelSavvy is a web application that offers mood-based movie recommendations, ensuring users find the perfect film every time.

Gametrix

Cloud-based SaaS growth platform for video games that allows gaming companies, gaming developers, and all game publishers to see the KPIs of their PC, console, and Web3 games with features like a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM).See More

VirtuRoam

VirtuRoam is an eSIM management app that eliminates the need for physical SIM cards and prevents the hassle of excessive data roaming charges when travelling.See More

Sims Online

Online/multiplayer feature added to The Sims 4's UI that I'm especially proud of as an avid gamer.

ReelSavvy

ReelSavvy is a web application that offers mood-based movie recommendations, ensuring users find the perfect film every time.

Work History

C

Product Designer

Co.LabInternJun 2024 - Jul 2024 • 2 mos• Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 2 software developers and a product manager to ship an MVP in 7 weeks. • Led design efforts in weekly sprints as the sole designer. Created a design system with WCAG compliance, user flows, customer journeys, user personas, sitemaps, low-fidelity wireframes, high-fidelity wireframes, and prototypes, creating an accessible and user-friendly product. • Partnered with the product manager to conduct market research, conduct user interviews, and synthesize user research. • Worked together with software developers on feature prioritization, aligning user needs with the technical capabilities and constraints of the product.
F

Product Designer & Graphic Designer

Freelance (Self employed)During this period, I collaborate with freelance clients to refine my graphic design, product design, marketing, sales, and project management skills. I provide businesses with social media and branding content while boosting social media engagement and insights. • Develop and redesign graphic design branding assets, websites, concepts, and solutions for various projects while collaborating with key stakeholders to understand their vision and requirements. • Designing and developing freelance Webflow projects • Consults with key stakeholders of businesses to formulate marketing campaigns and report KPIs across various social media platforms • Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify user needs and preferences, helping the client make data-driven decisions to optimize their digital products and services for a competitive edge in the market • Grew esthetician business to a significant increase in social media engagement and brand insights as a result of these efforts 20%
C

Fundraiser

CauseworxFull-time EmployeeApr 2024 - May 2024 • 2 mos
I

Inland and International Case Analyst & Client Success

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté CanadaSep 2020 - May 2021 • 9 mos• Mastered the Government of Canada’s very complex and intricate Global Case Management System (GCMS) SaaS to perform data analysis and process hundreds of cases a day, achieving the daily quota • Displayed cross-cultural communication skills as a public servant to effectively onboard and communicate with clients. Along the way, solving their needs, guiding clients through the overall application to completion, and answering questions through SaaS. • Utilized government CRM and email to resolve client inquiries and tickets efficiently, offer technical platform support, and streamline accurate document submission with rapid response times to applicants • Analyzed and processed applicants’ cases, checking eligibility according to policy requirements as well as alignment with established accuracy precedents, followed by electronically filing cases by submission dates using Microsoft Excel • Elevated file completion time by 10% during Canada-wide pandemic federal application backlog • Trained, onboarded, and supervised new employees to operate the government’s SaaS for tasks for client success • Conducted electronic conversion processing workflows of logging, shipping, sorting and triaging incoming mail of domestic spousal and common-law partner applications and international permanent residence requests into the secure government-wide database for further evaluation
T

Content Creator - Affiliate Streamer

TwitchJun 2021 - Jan 2023 • 1 yr 8 mos• Synthesized my passion for technology, entrepreneurship, and marketing to create a lucrative venture, leveraging my technological skills • Optimized my PC setup with software like Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), Streamlabs, and StreamElements to deliver high-quality content to my channel • Proficient in graphic design, using Adobe Creative Suite for the creation of custom overlays, custom graphics, custom branding badges/logos, and custom videos • Marketing strategy development and execution, with a comprehensive understanding of building marketing and business plans, including trends and KPI evaluations • Effectively managed social media accounts, implementing strategic tactics that led to substantial follower and subscription growth • Performed web traffic, KPI, and trend analyses for content optimization and website updates, ensuring a seamless user experience through comprehensive understanding of building marketing and business plans • Served as a moderator for multiple Twitch channels and Discord servers, fostering a positive and engaging environment for online communities
H

Sales Specialist

H&MJun 2016 - Sep 2019 • 3 yrs 4 mos• Recognized with the 'Entrepreneurial Spirit' Award for unwavering enthusiasm and dedication to the role, which served as a source of motivation for the team • Championed a proactive sales mindset, fostering problem-solving skills among colleagues, and enhancing customer product and service awareness • Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in handling challenging conversations and interactions with the utmost professionalism, consistently adhering to security and privacy protocols • Collaborated with Virtual Merchandiser for the development of creative floor plans, collaborating with the visual team to introduce innovative concepts that amplified customer engagement with sales promotions which led to meeting monthly target ROI • Served as the frontline contact for customers, resulting in a notable increase in upsells, store conversion rates, and the delivery of genuine customer support • Managed inbound telephone inquiries, effectively addressing customer concerns and guiding them to the appropriate departments for resolution • Thrived in a dynamic, fast-paced, and rapidly evolving work environment, adeptly handling multiple customer service tasks and responsibilities simultaneously • Executed administrative duties, including the onboarding and training of new team members, while providing valuable audits to enhance team performance • Conducted daily written and electronic data entry tasks, overseeing stock receipt and inventory accounting, and ensuring accurate signing off on packages and resources

Education

D

Designlab

UX/UI DesignNov 2022 - Feb 2024
G

George Brown College

Completed courses within program, Special Events Management (Hospitality & Tourism)2016 - 2017

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
Interactive designer well versed in graphic and product design.
I would be a great fit for this role as a certified UX/UI interactive designer with over 8 years of graphic design experience and over 3 years of UX/UI and product design experience. I also have experience working with project managers and software developers to create shipped products. I have a strong understanding of information architecture, typography, front-end development, experience with HTML and CSS, and strong UX practices. I am proficient with Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Webflow, and Blender. I am a designer with diverse design skills motivated by creating interactive and accessible designs with visual, product, motion, and 3D design as my medium.

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 Pearl 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.

Pearl A.

UI Designer • UX Designer • User Researcher • Toronto, ON, CA
Color Theory
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Graphic UI
Webflow
Blender
3D Design
Testing
Information Design
Canva
Typography
Visual Identity
Qualitative Research
Research Design
Architecture
Websites
Visual Effects
Web Design
XD
inDesign
Design Strategy
Information Architecture
Rapid Prototyping
Low-fidelity
High Fidelity Prototype
Digital Art
Brand Identity
Mid Fidelity Wireframes
A/B Testing
Research
Logo Design
Illustrator
Photo Editing
Photography
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Illustrator
Wireframing
Adobe XD
Icon Design
Mobile Design
UX research
Prototyping
User-Centered Design
Design Systems
User Personas
Design Thinking
UX Copywriting
Usability Testing
User Flows
User Research
Design Research
User Interface Design
Product Design
Adobe Creative Suite
UX
Sketch
Graphic Design
UI/UX Design
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles

Projects

ReelSavvy

ReelSavvy is a web application that offers mood-based movie recommendations, ensuring users find the perfect film every time.

Gametrix

Cloud-based SaaS growth platform for video games that allows gaming companies, gaming developers, and all game publishers to see the KPIs of their PC, console, and Web3 games with features like a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM).

VirtuRoam

VirtuRoam is an eSIM management app that eliminates the need for physical SIM cards and prevents the hassle of excessive data roaming charges when travelling.

Sims Online

Online/multiplayer feature added to The Sims 4's UI that I'm especially proud of as an avid gamer.

ReelSavvy

ReelSavvy is a web application that offers mood-based movie recommendations, ensuring users find the perfect film every time.

Work History

C

Product Designer

Co.LabInternJun 2024 - Jul 2024 • 2 mos• Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 2 software developers and a product manager to ship an MVP in 7 weeks. • Led design efforts in weekly sprints as the sole designer. Created a design system with WCAG compliance, user flows, customer journeys, user personas, sitemaps, low-fidelity wireframes, high-fidelity wireframes, and prototypes, creating an accessible and user-friendly product. • Partnered with the product manager to conduct market research, conduct user interviews, and synthesize user research. • Worked together with software developers on feature prioritization, aligning user needs with the technical capabilities and constraints of the product.
F

Product Designer & Graphic Designer

Freelance (Self employed)During this period, I collaborate with freelance clients to refine my graphic design, product design, marketing, sales, and project management skills. I provide businesses with social media and branding content while boosting social media engagement and insights. • Develop and redesign graphic design branding assets, websites, concepts, and solutions for various projects while collaborating with key stakeholders to understand their vision and requirements. • Designing and developing freelance Webflow projects • Consults with key stakeholders of businesses to formulate marketing campaigns and report KPIs across various social media platforms • Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify user needs and preferences, helping the client make data-driven decisions to optimize their digital products and services for a competitive edge in the market • Grew esthetician business to a significant increase in social media engagement and brand insights as a result of these efforts 20%
C

Fundraiser

CauseworxFull-time EmployeeApr 2024 - May 2024 • 2 mos
I

Inland and International Case Analyst & Client Success

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté CanadaSep 2020 - May 2021 • 9 mos• Mastered the Government of Canada’s very complex and intricate Global Case Management System (GCMS) SaaS to perform data analysis and process hundreds of cases a day, achieving the daily quota • Displayed cross-cultural communication skills as a public servant to effectively onboard and communicate with clients. Along the way, solving their needs, guiding clients through the overall application to completion, and answering questions through SaaS. • Utilized government CRM and email to resolve client inquiries and tickets efficiently, offer technical platform support, and streamline accurate document submission with rapid response times to applicants • Analyzed and processed applicants’ cases, checking eligibility according to policy requirements as well as alignment with established accuracy precedents, followed by electronically filing cases by submission dates using Microsoft Excel • Elevated file completion time by 10% during Canada-wide pandemic federal application backlog • Trained, onboarded, and supervised new employees to operate the government’s SaaS for tasks for client success • Conducted electronic conversion processing workflows of logging, shipping, sorting and triaging incoming mail of domestic spousal and common-law partner applications and international permanent residence requests into the secure government-wide database for further evaluation
T

Content Creator - Affiliate Streamer

TwitchJun 2021 - Jan 2023 • 1 yr 8 mos• Synthesized my passion for technology, entrepreneurship, and marketing to create a lucrative venture, leveraging my technological skills • Optimized my PC setup with software like Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), Streamlabs, and StreamElements to deliver high-quality content to my channel • Proficient in graphic design, using Adobe Creative Suite for the creation of custom overlays, custom graphics, custom branding badges/logos, and custom videos • Marketing strategy development and execution, with a comprehensive understanding of building marketing and business plans, including trends and KPI evaluations • Effectively managed social media accounts, implementing strategic tactics that led to substantial follower and subscription growth • Performed web traffic, KPI, and trend analyses for content optimization and website updates, ensuring a seamless user experience through comprehensive understanding of building marketing and business plans • Served as a moderator for multiple Twitch channels and Discord servers, fostering a positive and engaging environment for online communities
H

Sales Specialist

H&MJun 2016 - Sep 2019 • 3 yrs 4 mos• Recognized with the 'Entrepreneurial Spirit' Award for unwavering enthusiasm and dedication to the role, which served as a source of motivation for the team • Championed a proactive sales mindset, fostering problem-solving skills among colleagues, and enhancing customer product and service awareness • Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in handling challenging conversations and interactions with the utmost professionalism, consistently adhering to security and privacy protocols • Collaborated with Virtual Merchandiser for the development of creative floor plans, collaborating with the visual team to introduce innovative concepts that amplified customer engagement with sales promotions which led to meeting monthly target ROI • Served as the frontline contact for customers, resulting in a notable increase in upsells, store conversion rates, and the delivery of genuine customer support • Managed inbound telephone inquiries, effectively addressing customer concerns and guiding them to the appropriate departments for resolution • Thrived in a dynamic, fast-paced, and rapidly evolving work environment, adeptly handling multiple customer service tasks and responsibilities simultaneously • Executed administrative duties, including the onboarding and training of new team members, while providing valuable audits to enhance team performance • Conducted daily written and electronic data entry tasks, overseeing stock receipt and inventory accounting, and ensuring accurate signing off on packages and resources

Education

D

Designlab

UX/UI DesignNov 2022 - Feb 2024
G

George Brown College

Completed courses within program, Special Events Management (Hospitality & Tourism)2016 - 2017

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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