Top Talent like Ban 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.

Ban Macias

Product Designer
México D.F., CDMX, MX
Service design
E-Learning
Mobile Design
UX
Figma
Web Design
Webflow
UX research
UI/UX Design
Prototyping
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior Product Designer
I've mastered the craft of driving successful design initiatives in cross-functional teams for digital products that have garnered a loyal following and won the hearts of millions of users. I have a passion for being hands-on in helping teams deliver high-quality UI/UX solutions through a design process that covers research, prototyping, and iteration. In my past roles, I have been responsible for managing design operations that have improved the collaboration between designers and product teams by optimizing processes, frameworks and design standards. When I'm not working on projects, I enjoy helping designers with portfolio feedback and career growth advice. My expertise and experience make me ideally suited for organizations looking to drive innovation and improve the user experience of their digital products.

Projects

Crabi App

Multipoliza is a change in the account of the users that have more than one car, so the can manage everything related to their insurance from one place.See More

Work History

B

Senior Product Designer

BBVADesign digital products (web and mobile) from idea to launch. Conduct user research, usability testing and use usability patterns. Manage design systems for responsive web platforms and mobile applications. Create user-centered design prototypes. Understand multi-channel experiences within a system ecosystem of digital products and/or services.
T

Senior Product Designer

The Rocket CodeLed multiple app and platform redesign projects for diverse clients, with multidisciplinary teams to create engaging user journeys, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes, ensuring seamless user experiences. Developed design strategies for creating user-centric experiences aligned with business objectives, optimizing both usability and business impact on each project.
B

Product Designer

Blue PeopleOct 2023 - Feb 2024 • 5 mosDeveloped and maintained design systems, optimizing project workflows and ensuring brand consistency. Translated complex business requirements into intuitive and elegant design solutions, aligned with client objectives and industry best practices.
C

Product Designer / Webflow Developer

CrabiMar 2020 - Oct 2023 • 3 yrs 8 mosRedesigned the App's UI & UX resulting in a 30% drop in support requests and a reduction in quote time from 10 minutes to 2 minutes. Created a design system for internal products which significantly reduced design and prototyping times. Designed identity verification flows for fraud prevention resulting in the verification of nearly 1,200 policies and cancellation of over 300 unmatched accounts. Continually iterated on the usability of the web-based quote flow resulting in a 40% decrease in drop off compared to the first version.
C

Recruitment Specialist - People Operations

CrabiNov 2019 - Mar 2020 • 5 mosResponsible for HR areas of People Experience such as Engagement and Development. Design and creation of the recruitment branding strategy. Profiling in the IT area for different positions and seniorities. Leading the recruiting, hiring and onboarding process.

Education

M

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Transformative Leadership, Ethics and values-based leadership2018
U

Universidad de los Andes (CL)

Global Opportunities, Leadership2018
U

Universidad Panamericana

Pedagogy and Educational Innovation, Educación2015 - 2019
E

Emprendimiento Social México, ESMEX

Laboratorio ESMEX Guadalajara 20192019

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.
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Senior Product Designer
I've mastered the craft of driving successful design initiatives in cross-functional teams for digital products that have garnered a loyal following and won the hearts of millions of users. I have a passion for being hands-on in helping teams deliver high-quality UI/UX solutions through a design process that covers research, prototyping, and iteration. In my past roles, I have been responsible for managing design operations that have improved the collaboration between designers and product teams by optimizing processes, frameworks and design standards. When I'm not working on projects, I enjoy helping designers with portfolio feedback and career growth advice. My expertise and experience make me ideally suited for organizations looking to drive innovation and improve the user experience of their digital products.

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 Ban 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.

Ban Macias

Product Designer
México D.F., CDMX, MX
Service design
E-Learning
Mobile Design
UX
Figma
Web Design
Webflow
UX research
UI/UX Design
Prototyping
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Crabi App

Multipoliza is a change in the account of the users that have more than one car, so the can manage everything related to their insurance from one place.

Work History

B

Senior Product Designer

BBVADesign digital products (web and mobile) from idea to launch. Conduct user research, usability testing and use usability patterns. Manage design systems for responsive web platforms and mobile applications. Create user-centered design prototypes. Understand multi-channel experiences within a system ecosystem of digital products and/or services.
T

Senior Product Designer

The Rocket CodeLed multiple app and platform redesign projects for diverse clients, with multidisciplinary teams to create engaging user journeys, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes, ensuring seamless user experiences. Developed design strategies for creating user-centric experiences aligned with business objectives, optimizing both usability and business impact on each project.
B

Product Designer

Blue PeopleOct 2023 - Feb 2024 • 5 mosDeveloped and maintained design systems, optimizing project workflows and ensuring brand consistency. Translated complex business requirements into intuitive and elegant design solutions, aligned with client objectives and industry best practices.
C

Product Designer / Webflow Developer

CrabiMar 2020 - Oct 2023 • 3 yrs 8 mosRedesigned the App's UI & UX resulting in a 30% drop in support requests and a reduction in quote time from 10 minutes to 2 minutes. Created a design system for internal products which significantly reduced design and prototyping times. Designed identity verification flows for fraud prevention resulting in the verification of nearly 1,200 policies and cancellation of over 300 unmatched accounts. Continually iterated on the usability of the web-based quote flow resulting in a 40% decrease in drop off compared to the first version.
C

Recruitment Specialist - People Operations

CrabiNov 2019 - Mar 2020 • 5 mosResponsible for HR areas of People Experience such as Engagement and Development. Design and creation of the recruitment branding strategy. Profiling in the IT area for different positions and seniorities. Leading the recruiting, hiring and onboarding process.

Education

M

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Transformative Leadership, Ethics and values-based leadership2018
U

Universidad de los Andes (CL)

Global Opportunities, Leadership2018
U

Universidad Panamericana

Pedagogy and Educational Innovation, Educación2015 - 2019
E

Emprendimiento Social México, ESMEX

Laboratorio ESMEX Guadalajara 20192019

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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