Top Talent like Saad 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.

Saad Ali Shah

Design
Design Thinking
Design Systems
Wireframing
Figma
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Director
Saad loves to design simple and meaningful User Interfaces. He believes Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication. He has been serving as a lead UI Designer for many front-runner companies with an illustrious experience of over 15 years including working for Fortune 500. He specializes in clean and use able interface that help a product achieve success.

Projects

Toyota USA: Driving Performance with Thoughtful UX.

We partnered with Toyota USA to enhance their website’s user experience and performance. Beginning with a UX audit, we pinpointed key areas for improvement, focusing on streamlining navigation, optimizing load times, and addressing UI inconsistencies to deliver a seamless, engaging experience for users.See More

NCR Voyix: UX/UI Transformation Across Five Flagship Platforms

We partnered with NCR Voyix, a global leader in technology solutions for retail, banking, and restaurants, to modernize the UX/UI of five flagship platforms. These systems—spanning onboarding, workflows, sales, training, and project management—were burdened by inconsistent design and fragmented user experiences. Our goal? To create scalable platforms that empower users, enhance productivity, and provide a unified experience across multiple touchpoints.See More

The New York Sun: A Pulitzer-Winning Icon, Reimagined.

We partnered with The New York Sun, a Pulitzer-winning publication, to guide its re-launch into the digital-first era. Through a thoughtful combination of design and development, we created a platform that honors its rich history while appealing to a modern, digital audience. Our approach included a full UX/UI overhaul with an architectural innovation approach, CMS enhancements for editorial efficiency, and optimizing site performance for a smooth reading experience.See More

Redesigning SCTE's Digital Ecosystem

SCTE’s 15-year-old system was holding them back, fragmented and unable to keep up with modern demands. They needed a platform that could unify certifications, learning tools, and community features—all while being scalable and future-ready. The objective of our engagement was an experience that solved these challenges, simplifying user journeys, adding personalized dashboards, and creating a cohesive ecosystem. The result? A platform that works for both users and administrators.See More

RRG Dashboard for Canva

I collaborated with RRG to design a dashboard for Canva that streamlined data management with customizable tables, integrated sustainability visuals, and included educational onboarding elements. The result was a platform that balanced usability and purpose, reinforcing Canva’s eco-friendly mission while simplifying workflows for stakeholders.See More

Work History

A

Co-Founder

AlphaSquadCo-Founder responsible for overseeing company operations, strategic planning, and product development.
D

Co-Founder

Design incCo-Founder responsible for overseeing company operations, strategic planning, and product development.
T

Senior UI Designer

ToptalDec 2015 - May 2024 • 8 yrs 6 mosToptal features top 3% of freelance talent.
C

UX/UI Designer

Crossover for WorkJun 2015 - Aug 2019 • 4 yrs 3 mosUX/UI Designer responsible for creating user-friendly interfaces and improving user experience.
T

UX/UI Designer

Tenrox By UplandJun 2015 - Aug 2019 • 4 yrs 3 mosUX Analysis, UI Design, Mockups for the application.

Education

C

COMSATS Institute Information Technology Abbottabad

Bachelor's degree, User Interface Design2009 - 2012
C

COMSATS Abbottabad

2008 - 2011

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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Creative Director
Saad loves to design simple and meaningful User Interfaces. He believes Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication. He has been serving as a lead UI Designer for many front-runner companies with an illustrious experience of over 15 years including working for Fortune 500. He specializes in clean and use able interface that help a product achieve success.

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 Saad 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.

Saad Ali Shah

Design
Design Thinking
Design Systems
Wireframing
Figma
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Toyota USA: Driving Performance with Thoughtful UX.

We partnered with Toyota USA to enhance their website’s user experience and performance. Beginning with a UX audit, we pinpointed key areas for improvement, focusing on streamlining navigation, optimizing load times, and addressing UI inconsistencies to deliver a seamless, engaging experience for users.

NCR Voyix: UX/UI Transformation Across Five Flagship Platforms

We partnered with NCR Voyix, a global leader in technology solutions for retail, banking, and restaurants, to modernize the UX/UI of five flagship platforms. These systems—spanning onboarding, workflows, sales, training, and project management—were burdened by inconsistent design and fragmented user experiences. Our goal? To create scalable platforms that empower users, enhance productivity, and provide a unified experience across multiple touchpoints.

The New York Sun: A Pulitzer-Winning Icon, Reimagined.

We partnered with The New York Sun, a Pulitzer-winning publication, to guide its re-launch into the digital-first era. Through a thoughtful combination of design and development, we created a platform that honors its rich history while appealing to a modern, digital audience. Our approach included a full UX/UI overhaul with an architectural innovation approach, CMS enhancements for editorial efficiency, and optimizing site performance for a smooth reading experience.

Redesigning SCTE's Digital Ecosystem

SCTE’s 15-year-old system was holding them back, fragmented and unable to keep up with modern demands. They needed a platform that could unify certifications, learning tools, and community features—all while being scalable and future-ready. The objective of our engagement was an experience that solved these challenges, simplifying user journeys, adding personalized dashboards, and creating a cohesive ecosystem. The result? A platform that works for both users and administrators.

RRG Dashboard for Canva

I collaborated with RRG to design a dashboard for Canva that streamlined data management with customizable tables, integrated sustainability visuals, and included educational onboarding elements. The result was a platform that balanced usability and purpose, reinforcing Canva’s eco-friendly mission while simplifying workflows for stakeholders.

Work History

A

Co-Founder

AlphaSquadCo-Founder responsible for overseeing company operations, strategic planning, and product development.
D

Co-Founder

Design incCo-Founder responsible for overseeing company operations, strategic planning, and product development.
T

Senior UI Designer

ToptalDec 2015 - May 2024 • 8 yrs 6 mosToptal features top 3% of freelance talent.
C

UX/UI Designer

Crossover for WorkJun 2015 - Aug 2019 • 4 yrs 3 mosUX/UI Designer responsible for creating user-friendly interfaces and improving user experience.
T

UX/UI Designer

Tenrox By UplandJun 2015 - Aug 2019 • 4 yrs 3 mosUX Analysis, UI Design, Mockups for the application.

Education

C

COMSATS Institute Information Technology Abbottabad

Bachelor's degree, User Interface Design2009 - 2012
C

COMSATS Abbottabad

2008 - 2011

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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