Top Talent like Shailee 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.

Shailee Shah

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
UX Designer and Researcher for AI Products | Award-Winning Designer
I don’t just design—I ask questions, validate, and elevate. Every decision has a reason, every user story has a voice, and every solution aligns with both business and user goals. Whether it's designing interfaces, decoding research, or presenting insights, I connect what’s now, what’s next, and what’s possible. How I Work: Strategic & User-Centric – Marrying business goals with user experience to create impactful designs. Resourceful & Conscious – Utilizing resources thoughtfully (think intentional, not just frugal). Resilient & Flexible – Adapting to change, because great design thrives in iteration. What Sets Me Apart? A designer who’s good with numbers, a researcher who finds unconventional ways to uncover the 'why,' and a storyteller who makes complex decisions feel intuitive. I believe design should be at the forefront of business strategy, not an afterthought. Experienced in AI, SaaS, and AR/VR industries.

Work History

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AI Experience Analyst

Technology at Arizona State UniversityAs an AI Experience Analyst at ASU, I designed for an AI SaaS product within agile methodologies. I iteratively created wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to address research findings. These efforts led to an 80% increase in user adoption and improved task efficiency and engagement. I led user research and usability testing, uncovering key insights such as 40% of features are unused that shaped the product roadmap and design decisions. My research findings were presented to OpenAI, leadership, and cross-functional teams, influencing strategic decisions.
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UX Designer and Researcher

Technology at Arizona State UniversityAug 2023 - May 2024 • 10 mosSpearheaded a team to develop a product roadmap, aligning feature prioritization with business goals. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document organization’s web application requirements and acceptable criteria. Achieved a 100% success rate, reduced task completion time by 60% and minimized the number of clicks needed by 66%.
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UX Designer

Meteor Studio at ASUOct 2023 - May 2024 • 8 mosProduced design concepts, user flows, wireframes, mockups, and visual story boards to communicate designs to developers for an AR/VR game exhibit (sponsored by Verizon Innovation Lab), accelerating project advancement timelines by 24%. Developed UI panels, UX/UI layout, game menus and HUDs, and color palette, streamlining in-game navigation.
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Experience Designer, Founder

Artify Designs - ADAug 2016 - May 2024 • 7 yrs 10 mosDeveloped and executed a strategic business plan, resulting in sustained revenue growth year over year. Built customer relationships; generated 100% YOY revenue in 2018 with 75% project inquiries arising from client referrals. Formulated effective marketing strategies, improving revenue by 33%. Trained designers and contractors on organizational vision; Devised reporting hierarchies to accelerate decision making. Designed and executed over 65 architectural interior design projects, managing vendors, agencies, and junior designers.
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Design Strategist

Ivy decorDec 2022 - Jul 2023 • 8 mosConducted field research to observe real world tasks, and to understand the service and the business needs. Designed a feature synthesizing findings from user interviews, surveys, competitive analysis, and user journey mapping. Developed high fidelity prototype on Figma and testing demonstrated that 60% users were enthusiastic in using the new feature.
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Jr. Architect

Anthill designAug 2015 - Aug 2016 • 1 yr 1 moConducted market surveys for best design budget for the user; designed and executed user centric furniture and spatial designs; Coordinated with client and multiple stakeholders of the project.

Education

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Arizona State University

MS in Human Computer Interaction, User Experience
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSUB), Vadodara

Bachelor of Architecture - BArch

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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UX Designer and Researcher for AI Products | Award-Winning Designer
I don’t just design—I ask questions, validate, and elevate. Every decision has a reason, every user story has a voice, and every solution aligns with both business and user goals. Whether it's designing interfaces, decoding research, or presenting insights, I connect what’s now, what’s next, and what’s possible. How I Work: Strategic & User-Centric – Marrying business goals with user experience to create impactful designs. Resourceful & Conscious – Utilizing resources thoughtfully (think intentional, not just frugal). Resilient & Flexible – Adapting to change, because great design thrives in iteration. What Sets Me Apart? A designer who’s good with numbers, a researcher who finds unconventional ways to uncover the 'why,' and a storyteller who makes complex decisions feel intuitive. I believe design should be at the forefront of business strategy, not an afterthought. Experienced in AI, SaaS, and AR/VR industries.

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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Top Talent like Shailee 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.

Shailee Shah

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

T

AI Experience Analyst

Technology at Arizona State UniversityAs an AI Experience Analyst at ASU, I designed for an AI SaaS product within agile methodologies. I iteratively created wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to address research findings. These efforts led to an 80% increase in user adoption and improved task efficiency and engagement. I led user research and usability testing, uncovering key insights such as 40% of features are unused that shaped the product roadmap and design decisions. My research findings were presented to OpenAI, leadership, and cross-functional teams, influencing strategic decisions.
T

UX Designer and Researcher

Technology at Arizona State UniversityAug 2023 - May 2024 • 10 mosSpearheaded a team to develop a product roadmap, aligning feature prioritization with business goals. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document organization’s web application requirements and acceptable criteria. Achieved a 100% success rate, reduced task completion time by 60% and minimized the number of clicks needed by 66%.
M

UX Designer

Meteor Studio at ASUOct 2023 - May 2024 • 8 mosProduced design concepts, user flows, wireframes, mockups, and visual story boards to communicate designs to developers for an AR/VR game exhibit (sponsored by Verizon Innovation Lab), accelerating project advancement timelines by 24%. Developed UI panels, UX/UI layout, game menus and HUDs, and color palette, streamlining in-game navigation.
A

Experience Designer, Founder

Artify Designs - ADAug 2016 - May 2024 • 7 yrs 10 mosDeveloped and executed a strategic business plan, resulting in sustained revenue growth year over year. Built customer relationships; generated 100% YOY revenue in 2018 with 75% project inquiries arising from client referrals. Formulated effective marketing strategies, improving revenue by 33%. Trained designers and contractors on organizational vision; Devised reporting hierarchies to accelerate decision making. Designed and executed over 65 architectural interior design projects, managing vendors, agencies, and junior designers.
I

Design Strategist

Ivy decorDec 2022 - Jul 2023 • 8 mosConducted field research to observe real world tasks, and to understand the service and the business needs. Designed a feature synthesizing findings from user interviews, surveys, competitive analysis, and user journey mapping. Developed high fidelity prototype on Figma and testing demonstrated that 60% users were enthusiastic in using the new feature.
A

Jr. Architect

Anthill designAug 2015 - Aug 2016 • 1 yr 1 moConducted market surveys for best design budget for the user; designed and executed user centric furniture and spatial designs; Coordinated with client and multiple stakeholders of the project.

Education

A

Arizona State University

MS in Human Computer Interaction, User Experience
T

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSUB), Vadodara

Bachelor of Architecture - BArch

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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