Top Talent like Anna 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.

Anna Aptikieieva

UX Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced UI/UX Designer and Design Mentor
With a Bachelor's degree in Digital Communications and Media from Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University, this professional has gained a strong educational foundation. Their experience includes roles such as Design Mentor at Projector Institute, UI/UX Designer at Arounda Product Design & Development, Product Designer at SeaRates.com, Freelance Designer at Upwork, and Copywriter at Megatool.nl. In these positions, they have demonstrated expertise in mentoring, user research, visual design, prototyping, and brand identity development. Their achievements include leading the creation of design systems, increasing user engagement, driving sales, and enhancing brand visibility through compelling content and design. With a passion for creativity and innovation, they have collaborated with diverse teams and contributed to the success of multiple projects.

Work History

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Design Mentor

Projector InstituteMentored over 50 students, providing guidance and support in their professional journeys. Conducted over 30 interactive webinars for beginners, covering topics like website basics, introduction to Figma, grid systems, typography, composition.
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UI/UX Designer

Arounda Product Design & DevelopmentJul 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 5 mosConducted comprehensive user research, designed unique visual style and delivered high-quality MVP prototypes for multiple early-stage startups, leading to a successful investment round that generated $1.5M in funding. Collaborated with a team of 20 designers on diverse projects spanning crypto, e-commerce, AI, finance. Designed and implemented innovative UI concepts on Dribbble, resulting in a 50% increase in lead conversion rate for the creative agency, attracting of new clients and collaborative partnerships. Worked on animation projects, creating visually compelling animations for landing pages and mobile apps. Collaborated closely with marketing and development teams to redesign and implement a new corporate visual style, resulting in increase in brand recognition within the first month.
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Product Designer

SeaRates.comNov 2020 - Jul 2022 • 1 yr 9 mosLed the creation of an expandable design system in Figma, resulting in increased design and development speed. Conducted usability testing and user interviews, worked on prototyping and UI concept creation. Attracted 32% more new users through the crafting of a modern brand identity and designing of marketing materials, including eye-catching advertisements and engaging email campaigns. Assisted in the development and crafting of the brand book. Improved the company's website visit volume by redesigning the website to adapt to mobile devices and incorporating a modern aesthetics.
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Freelance Designer

UpworkNov 2019 - Oct 2020 • 1 yrWorked as UI/UX designer for a mobile app for an e-commerce power tool shop, significantly enhancing user engagement and driving sales. Supported web design projects for various companies, helping to translate brand visions into user-friendly and visually appealing websites. Engaged in close collaboration with clients and senior designers to understand project needs and objectives, aiding in the creation of designs that met or exceeded expectations.
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Copywriter

Megatool.nlFeb 2018 - Sep 2020 • 2 yrs 8 mosIncreased product visibility by enhancing SEO through compelling descriptions for over 10K power tools, leading to improvement in online rankings. Authored 40+ blog articles on DIY projects and power tool tips, resulting in a 50% boost in traffic, significantly enhancing brand engagement.

Education

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Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University

Bachelor's degree, Digital Communications and Media2015 - 2019

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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Experienced UI/UX Designer and Design Mentor
With a Bachelor's degree in Digital Communications and Media from Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University, this professional has gained a strong educational foundation. Their experience includes roles such as Design Mentor at Projector Institute, UI/UX Designer at Arounda Product Design & Development, Product Designer at SeaRates.com, Freelance Designer at Upwork, and Copywriter at Megatool.nl. In these positions, they have demonstrated expertise in mentoring, user research, visual design, prototyping, and brand identity development. Their achievements include leading the creation of design systems, increasing user engagement, driving sales, and enhancing brand visibility through compelling content and design. With a passion for creativity and innovation, they have collaborated with diverse teams and contributed to the success of multiple projects.

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 Anna 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.

Anna Aptikieieva

UX Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

P

Design Mentor

Projector InstituteMentored over 50 students, providing guidance and support in their professional journeys. Conducted over 30 interactive webinars for beginners, covering topics like website basics, introduction to Figma, grid systems, typography, composition.
A

UI/UX Designer

Arounda Product Design & DevelopmentJul 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 5 mosConducted comprehensive user research, designed unique visual style and delivered high-quality MVP prototypes for multiple early-stage startups, leading to a successful investment round that generated $1.5M in funding. Collaborated with a team of 20 designers on diverse projects spanning crypto, e-commerce, AI, finance. Designed and implemented innovative UI concepts on Dribbble, resulting in a 50% increase in lead conversion rate for the creative agency, attracting of new clients and collaborative partnerships. Worked on animation projects, creating visually compelling animations for landing pages and mobile apps. Collaborated closely with marketing and development teams to redesign and implement a new corporate visual style, resulting in increase in brand recognition within the first month.
S

Product Designer

SeaRates.comNov 2020 - Jul 2022 • 1 yr 9 mosLed the creation of an expandable design system in Figma, resulting in increased design and development speed. Conducted usability testing and user interviews, worked on prototyping and UI concept creation. Attracted 32% more new users through the crafting of a modern brand identity and designing of marketing materials, including eye-catching advertisements and engaging email campaigns. Assisted in the development and crafting of the brand book. Improved the company's website visit volume by redesigning the website to adapt to mobile devices and incorporating a modern aesthetics.
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Freelance Designer

UpworkNov 2019 - Oct 2020 • 1 yrWorked as UI/UX designer for a mobile app for an e-commerce power tool shop, significantly enhancing user engagement and driving sales. Supported web design projects for various companies, helping to translate brand visions into user-friendly and visually appealing websites. Engaged in close collaboration with clients and senior designers to understand project needs and objectives, aiding in the creation of designs that met or exceeded expectations.
M

Copywriter

Megatool.nlFeb 2018 - Sep 2020 • 2 yrs 8 mosIncreased product visibility by enhancing SEO through compelling descriptions for over 10K power tools, leading to improvement in online rankings. Authored 40+ blog articles on DIY projects and power tool tips, resulting in a 50% boost in traffic, significantly enhancing brand engagement.

Education

O

Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University

Bachelor's degree, Digital Communications and Media2015 - 2019

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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