Top Talent like Ayesha 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.

Ayesha Akhtar Khan

UX Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Lead User Experience Designer | Enterprise Tools Specialist
As a Lead User Experience Designer at USAA with over four years of experience in enterprise tools, I specialize in designing knowledge systems that empower over 1,300 employees to work efficiently and access critical information seamlessly. My work involves leading user research, usability testing, and employing data-driven insights to refine and optimize digital experiences that align with organizational goals. With a strong foundation in architecture and systems thinking, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex design challenges. By focusing on usability and engagement, I have successfully implemented user-centered design strategies that streamline workflows and drive adoption of enterprise SaaS platforms. My mission is to create intuitive, scalable solutions that enhance team productivity and collaboration. DM me for my portfolio.

Work History

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Lead User Experience Designer

USAA• Led design and strategy of internal knowledge systems used by 1,300+ users. • Streamlined access to critical knowledge, aligned content with business goals, and enhanced usability. • Drove engagement across teams by implementing user-centered design principles.
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User Experience Designer

USAA• Designed and developed a digital onboarding experience to enhance engagement and reduce ramp-up time. • Created internal knowledge hubs to streamline information access for cross-functional teams. • Led user research and usability testing, refining solutions with data-driven insights.
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Lead Designer

Page Southerland Page, Inc.May 2014 - May 2018 • 4 yrs 1 mo• Collaborated with designers, engineers, contractors, and investors to solve complex design challenges, showcasing strong problem-solving skills. • Designed research laboratories, data centers, hospitals, and student housing, demonstrating versatility in design projects. • Developed systems-thinking skills applicable to product and experience design, ensuring innovative and practical solutions.
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Designer

Verona Carpenter ArchitectsDec 2011 - May 2013 • 1 yr 6 mos• Thrived in a startup environment, wearing multiple hats in design strategy, prototyping, and client presentations, demonstrating agility and adaptability. • Created high-impact presentations and proposals, effectively communicating design strategy and rationale. • Projects include: Converse world Head Quarters, Boston. Alder restaurant, East village NYC
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Architectural Intern

Sou Fujimoto Atelier ParisJun 2011 - Sep 2011 • 4 mosWorked under Sou Fujimoto, assisting in conceptual design and spatial analysis, blending nature with architecture to create seamless user experiences.
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Architecture Docent

Mies van der Rohe SocietyMay 2008 - May 2009 • 1 yr 1 moTour guide of buildings designed by Mies Van Der Rohe, Helmut Jhan and Rem Koolhas at the IIT campus
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Architectural Intern

Arshad Shahid Abdulla (Pvt.) Ltd.Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 • 3 mosResponsible for the production of physical architectural models
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Architectural Designer

The Citizens FoundationJun 2007 - Aug 2007 • 3 mosWork focused on the reconstruction of schools destroyed by the 2005 Kashmir earthquake in Pakistan

Education

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Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture2006 - 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
Lead User Experience Designer | Enterprise Tools Specialist
As a Lead User Experience Designer at USAA with over four years of experience in enterprise tools, I specialize in designing knowledge systems that empower over 1,300 employees to work efficiently and access critical information seamlessly. My work involves leading user research, usability testing, and employing data-driven insights to refine and optimize digital experiences that align with organizational goals. With a strong foundation in architecture and systems thinking, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex design challenges. By focusing on usability and engagement, I have successfully implemented user-centered design strategies that streamline workflows and drive adoption of enterprise SaaS platforms. My mission is to create intuitive, scalable solutions that enhance team productivity and collaboration. DM me for my portfolio.

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 Ayesha 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.

Ayesha Akhtar Khan

UX Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

U

Lead User Experience Designer

USAA• Led design and strategy of internal knowledge systems used by 1,300+ users. • Streamlined access to critical knowledge, aligned content with business goals, and enhanced usability. • Drove engagement across teams by implementing user-centered design principles.
U

User Experience Designer

USAA• Designed and developed a digital onboarding experience to enhance engagement and reduce ramp-up time. • Created internal knowledge hubs to streamline information access for cross-functional teams. • Led user research and usability testing, refining solutions with data-driven insights.
P

Lead Designer

Page Southerland Page, Inc.May 2014 - May 2018 • 4 yrs 1 mo• Collaborated with designers, engineers, contractors, and investors to solve complex design challenges, showcasing strong problem-solving skills. • Designed research laboratories, data centers, hospitals, and student housing, demonstrating versatility in design projects. • Developed systems-thinking skills applicable to product and experience design, ensuring innovative and practical solutions.
V

Designer

Verona Carpenter ArchitectsDec 2011 - May 2013 • 1 yr 6 mos• Thrived in a startup environment, wearing multiple hats in design strategy, prototyping, and client presentations, demonstrating agility and adaptability. • Created high-impact presentations and proposals, effectively communicating design strategy and rationale. • Projects include: Converse world Head Quarters, Boston. Alder restaurant, East village NYC
S

Architectural Intern

Sou Fujimoto Atelier ParisJun 2011 - Sep 2011 • 4 mosWorked under Sou Fujimoto, assisting in conceptual design and spatial analysis, blending nature with architecture to create seamless user experiences.
M

Architecture Docent

Mies van der Rohe SocietyMay 2008 - May 2009 • 1 yr 1 moTour guide of buildings designed by Mies Van Der Rohe, Helmut Jhan and Rem Koolhas at the IIT campus
A

Architectural Intern

Arshad Shahid Abdulla (Pvt.) Ltd.Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 • 3 mosResponsible for the production of physical architectural models
T

Architectural Designer

The Citizens FoundationJun 2007 - Aug 2007 • 3 mosWork focused on the reconstruction of schools destroyed by the 2005 Kashmir earthquake in Pakistan

Education

I

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture2006 - 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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