Top Talent like Amit 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.

Amit Gaikwad

UX Designer
UI Designer
User Researcher
Washington, DC, US
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Design Systems
Usability Testing
Interaction Design
Web Accessibility
Visual Design
UX Strategy
jQuery
HTML/CSS
Game Development
Web Development
React
Figma
Websites
Sketch
Affinity Diagrams
ProtoPie
Adobe Creative Cloud
Prototyping
Adobe Illustrator
User Personas
Heuristic Evaluation
User Interface Design
User Research
Design Thinking
User Flows
Graphic Design
Adobe XD
Icon Design
User-Centered Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Product Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Human-Computer Interaction Specialist | UX/UI Designer
Hello, I'm an Engineer turned Product Designer with 4+ years in front-end, creative tech, brand-identity design, and more! M.Sc. in Human-Computer Interaction B.E. in Computer Engineering I'll help you: ‍ - Rapidly improve usability, while thoughtfully designing for emotion. - Use a cross-disciplinary lens to frame problems and articulate insights. - Explore new domains, spark design discussions, and break ground. - Supercharge solutions through effective co-design facilitation. - Validate innovation with UX research: ensuring creativity without compromising accessibility and inclusion.

Projects

TerpGIS: B2B2C Geo-Data Collection Platform

0-to-1 product design of geo-data app for volunteers and non-technical users.

Crux Analytics: B2B Dashboard Design

THIS PROJECT IS UNDER NDA (please reach out for more details) Designed and delivered comprehensive UX/UI solutions for a business analytics web app, including visual design, user flows, high-fidelity interactive prototypes for dashboards, reports, and insights features, culminating in detailed developer handoff.See More

Findamentals: UX Research

Finding the main emotional stressors related to student finances.

Work History

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Product Designer, TerpGIS (Graduate Capstone Project)

College of Information Studies (INFO), University of MarylandOct 2023 - May 2024 • 8 mosLed the product design and concept testing of a geo-data collection platform for low technical and domain knowledge users which achieved an 83.5 SUS and 87+ NPS score and enhanced the client’s B2B SaaS service catalog. • Formulated UX strategy by conducting competitive analysis, business model canvassing, and mix-method research with 12+ stakeholders (users and Subject Matter Experts) to maximize value innovation and achieve market differentiation. • Organized 3 co-design sprints for a cross-functional team of stakeholders with researchers, engineers, and managers. • Contributed to 4+ high-impact features and 100+ prototyped wireframes that met both user and business objectives. • Developed a custom WCAG 2.2 (AA) compliant design system with design specs, to ensure seamless developer handoff.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant - Visual Design

College of Information Studies (INFO), University of MarylandAug 2023 - May 2024 • 10 mos• Contributed to curriculum development and instruction for 100+ students, achieving a 36% increase in course eval scores. • Conducted hands-on design sessions topics ranged from basic form, layout, color theory, typography to advanced visual
T

UX/UI Design Intern (Games)

The VerseJul 2023 - Aug 2023 • 2 mosConceptualized a minimal, immersive user interface and interaction system for the WalkXR Project, aligning with the game's intended aesthetic and ensuring overall user 'engage-ability'. Established early heuristics and design guidelines for onboarding, affordances, UI prompts, mechanics, level, and sound design. Contributed to the creation of a Minimum Viable Product for submission to the Epic Megagrant program.
R

UX Designer and Developer

Ronin LabsFull-time EmployeeJun 2019 - Apr 2022 • 2 yrs 11 mos• Designed, developed and shipped 20+ global projects at an early-stage startup, across platforms like responsive mobilefirst web applications, CMS, and AR/XR, propelling engagement by 5M+ impressions and company revenue by 70%. • Conducted rapid design audits, UI design, code-based prototypes, and usability testing within a fast-paced, high-volume work environment to drive successful project outcomes and increased client satisfaction and repeat rates. • Proactively oversaw design organization, communication and raised UX awareness within cross-functional agile team of engineers, design leads, marketing, project managers, to facilitate collaboration and design-forward culture.
T

Creative Lead

The Mark FoundryFreelancerJun 2018 - Apr 2019 • 11 mos• Founded design agency and helped deliver comprehensive graphic design and web solutions for 7 clients within 12 months.
C

UX Designer

Crux AnalyticsFreelancerSep 2024 - Sep 2024 • 1 moDesigned comprehensive UX/UI solutions for a business analytics MVP. Created scalable components, dashboard boilerplate, and high-fidelity interactive prototypes for core screens, validated with regular design audits with management and engineering.

Education

U

University of Maryland

Master of Science - MS, Human Computer Interaction2022 - 2024
B

Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Sardar Patel Institute of Technology Munshi Nagar Andheri Mumbai

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering2014 - 2018

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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

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Human-Computer Interaction Specialist | UX/UI Designer
Hello, I'm an Engineer turned Product Designer with 4+ years in front-end, creative tech, brand-identity design, and more! M.Sc. in Human-Computer Interaction B.E. in Computer Engineering I'll help you: ‍ - Rapidly improve usability, while thoughtfully designing for emotion. - Use a cross-disciplinary lens to frame problems and articulate insights. - Explore new domains, spark design discussions, and break ground. - Supercharge solutions through effective co-design facilitation. - Validate innovation with UX research: ensuring creativity without compromising accessibility and inclusion.

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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Veena Mahesh

Senior Product Designer | AI expertise | B2B & Enterprise | User Centered Designer | Data Driven & Impact Focused | Transforming Complex Systems into Intuitive Experiences | Design thinking | UX Design | Design Mentor
UX Design • UI Design • Product Design • 3 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Rahul Gannamaneni

Product Design Specialist | HCI Graduate @ UMD '25 | Open to Full-Time Design Roles
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Vaidehi Patil

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Top Talent like Amit 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.

Amit Gaikwad

UX Designer
UI Designer
User Researcher
Washington, DC, US
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Design Systems
Usability Testing
Interaction Design
Web Accessibility
Visual Design
UX Strategy
jQuery
HTML/CSS
Game Development
Web Development
React
Figma
Websites
Sketch
Affinity Diagrams
ProtoPie
Adobe Creative Cloud
Prototyping
Adobe Illustrator
User Personas
Heuristic Evaluation
User Interface Design
User Research
Design Thinking
User Flows
Graphic Design
Adobe XD
Icon Design
User-Centered Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Product Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

TerpGIS: B2B2C Geo-Data Collection Platform

0-to-1 product design of geo-data app for volunteers and non-technical users.

Crux Analytics: B2B Dashboard Design

THIS PROJECT IS UNDER NDA (please reach out for more details) Designed and delivered comprehensive UX/UI solutions for a business analytics web app, including visual design, user flows, high-fidelity interactive prototypes for dashboards, reports, and insights features, culminating in detailed developer handoff.

Findamentals: UX Research

Finding the main emotional stressors related to student finances.

Work History

C

Product Designer, TerpGIS (Graduate Capstone Project)

College of Information Studies (INFO), University of MarylandOct 2023 - May 2024 • 8 mosLed the product design and concept testing of a geo-data collection platform for low technical and domain knowledge users which achieved an 83.5 SUS and 87+ NPS score and enhanced the client’s B2B SaaS service catalog. • Formulated UX strategy by conducting competitive analysis, business model canvassing, and mix-method research with 12+ stakeholders (users and Subject Matter Experts) to maximize value innovation and achieve market differentiation. • Organized 3 co-design sprints for a cross-functional team of stakeholders with researchers, engineers, and managers. • Contributed to 4+ high-impact features and 100+ prototyped wireframes that met both user and business objectives. • Developed a custom WCAG 2.2 (AA) compliant design system with design specs, to ensure seamless developer handoff.
C

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Visual Design

College of Information Studies (INFO), University of MarylandAug 2023 - May 2024 • 10 mos• Contributed to curriculum development and instruction for 100+ students, achieving a 36% increase in course eval scores. • Conducted hands-on design sessions topics ranged from basic form, layout, color theory, typography to advanced visual
T

UX/UI Design Intern (Games)

The VerseJul 2023 - Aug 2023 • 2 mosConceptualized a minimal, immersive user interface and interaction system for the WalkXR Project, aligning with the game's intended aesthetic and ensuring overall user 'engage-ability'. Established early heuristics and design guidelines for onboarding, affordances, UI prompts, mechanics, level, and sound design. Contributed to the creation of a Minimum Viable Product for submission to the Epic Megagrant program.
R

UX Designer and Developer

Ronin LabsFull-time EmployeeJun 2019 - Apr 2022 • 2 yrs 11 mos• Designed, developed and shipped 20+ global projects at an early-stage startup, across platforms like responsive mobilefirst web applications, CMS, and AR/XR, propelling engagement by 5M+ impressions and company revenue by 70%. • Conducted rapid design audits, UI design, code-based prototypes, and usability testing within a fast-paced, high-volume work environment to drive successful project outcomes and increased client satisfaction and repeat rates. • Proactively oversaw design organization, communication and raised UX awareness within cross-functional agile team of engineers, design leads, marketing, project managers, to facilitate collaboration and design-forward culture.
T

Creative Lead

The Mark FoundryFreelancerJun 2018 - Apr 2019 • 11 mos• Founded design agency and helped deliver comprehensive graphic design and web solutions for 7 clients within 12 months.
C

UX Designer

Crux AnalyticsFreelancerSep 2024 - Sep 2024 • 1 moDesigned comprehensive UX/UI solutions for a business analytics MVP. Created scalable components, dashboard boilerplate, and high-fidelity interactive prototypes for core screens, validated with regular design audits with management and engineering.

Education

U

University of Maryland

Master of Science - MS, Human Computer Interaction2022 - 2024
B

Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Sardar Patel Institute of Technology Munshi Nagar Andheri Mumbai

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering2014 - 2018

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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