Top Talent like Blaise 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.

Blaise Galinier

UX Designer
Product Designer
London, England, GB
UX
Product Strategy
Service design
Design Thinking
Product Design
AI
Information Architecture
UX research
Figma
User Flows
User Research
Process Improvement
UI/UX Design
User-Centered Design
Design Systems
Design
UX Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Design Leader & Innovator specializing in UX, Product, and Service Design for Enterprise & B2B Systems, with expertise in Innovation from XR to AI. Experienced Team Manager & Mentor with 16 Years of Agency & In-House Experience | Formerly at BBC
I am a UX professional with 15 years of experience in UX/product design, service design, employee experience, innovation, and strategy. I have extensive experience in the media, technology, and finance industries. I just left the BBC where I led design teams working on internal systems, metadata, content personalisation, and immersive experiences. Previously, I worked at the boutique design agency AllofUs, serving clients like Microsoft, Sky, Canal+, and many more.

Work History

B

Senior UX Principal | R&D | Personalised media | Immersive experiences

BBCMay 2022 - Feb 2025 • 2 yrs 10 mosAs a hands-on design leader, I managed a team of 6 UX professionals while also being actively involved in projects. I delivered a large piece of work around Flexible Media i.e. how to make the video and audio consumption experience more personalised. I also initiated several small projects to explore XR technologies.
B

Creative Director | Content production systems & workflows | Service design lead

BBCAug 2016 - May 2022 • 5 yrs 10 mosAs a UX manager of a team of 5-10, I oversaw the design of a portfolio of internal BBC systems. I worked with a complex landscape of stakeholders, legacy systems, and company politics. I led the introduction of service design at the BBC.
A

Experience Director

AllofUsJan 2015 - Jul 2016 • 1 yr 7 mosI led the user experience design for a variety of clients, from high-level strategy to detailed design and testing. Projects include multi-platform services, apps, websites, interactive installations, and games.
A

Lead UX designer

AllofUsJan 2013 - Jan 2015 • 2 yrs 1 mo
A

Senior UX Designer

AllofUsJan 2010 - Jan 2013 • 3 yrs 1 mo
A

UX Designer

AllofUsMay 2008 - Jan 2010 • 1 yr 9 mos
A

Project Manager | Business Analyst | UX Designer

AF83Nov 2007 - Mar 2008 • 5 mosAs a mix of project manager / business analyst / UX designer for a boutique agency, I worked on a variety of new apps & ventures.
B

Business Analyst & Product Management Consultant | HSBC Insurance | Back-Office Systems

BeijafloreMar 2006 - Nov 2007 • 1 yr 9 mosAs a consultant on a long-term placement with HSBC Insurance, I was responsible for the specification of new features in back-office systems as well as client-facing websites. I collaborated with engineering teams and marketing to ensure the delivery of those features.
A

UX Intern

AXAFeb 2005 - Dec 2005 • 11 mosAs a UX intern for the Finance & Reporting IT department (MOA Finance Reporting et Decisionnel), I was tasked with designing the reporting dashboards for insurance sales teams across the whole country. I used a user-centered methodology and researched the needs of the various sales roles.
K

Software Engineer Intern

KDSApr 2004 - Sep 2004 • 6 mosAs a software development intern, I built small internal tools using C# for an expenses management service.

Education

U

Université Paris Cité

Masters, Ergonomics, HCI & Human Factors2004 - 2005
C

CentraleSupélec

Engineering, Computer Science2001 - 2004
L

Lycée du Parc

MPSI - Math & Physics1999 - 2001

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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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Design Leader & Innovator specializing in UX, Product, and Service Design for Enterprise & B2B Systems, with expertise in Innovation from XR to AI. Experienced Team Manager & Mentor with 16 Years of Agency & In-House Experience | Formerly at BBC
I am a UX professional with 15 years of experience in UX/product design, service design, employee experience, innovation, and strategy. I have extensive experience in the media, technology, and finance industries. I just left the BBC where I led design teams working on internal systems, metadata, content personalisation, and immersive experiences. Previously, I worked at the boutique design agency AllofUs, serving clients like Microsoft, Sky, Canal+, and many more.

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 Blaise 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.

Blaise Galinier

UX Designer
Product Designer
London, England, GB
UX
Product Strategy
Service design
Design Thinking
Product Design
AI
Information Architecture
UX research
Figma
User Flows
User Research
Process Improvement
UI/UX Design
User-Centered Design
Design Systems
Design
UX Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

B

Senior UX Principal | R&D | Personalised media | Immersive experiences

BBCMay 2022 - Feb 2025 • 2 yrs 10 mosAs a hands-on design leader, I managed a team of 6 UX professionals while also being actively involved in projects. I delivered a large piece of work around Flexible Media i.e. how to make the video and audio consumption experience more personalised. I also initiated several small projects to explore XR technologies.
B

Creative Director | Content production systems & workflows | Service design lead

BBCAug 2016 - May 2022 • 5 yrs 10 mosAs a UX manager of a team of 5-10, I oversaw the design of a portfolio of internal BBC systems. I worked with a complex landscape of stakeholders, legacy systems, and company politics. I led the introduction of service design at the BBC.
A

Experience Director

AllofUsJan 2015 - Jul 2016 • 1 yr 7 mosI led the user experience design for a variety of clients, from high-level strategy to detailed design and testing. Projects include multi-platform services, apps, websites, interactive installations, and games.
A

Lead UX designer

AllofUsJan 2013 - Jan 2015 • 2 yrs 1 mo
A

Senior UX Designer

AllofUsJan 2010 - Jan 2013 • 3 yrs 1 mo
A

UX Designer

AllofUsMay 2008 - Jan 2010 • 1 yr 9 mos
A

Project Manager | Business Analyst | UX Designer

AF83Nov 2007 - Mar 2008 • 5 mosAs a mix of project manager / business analyst / UX designer for a boutique agency, I worked on a variety of new apps & ventures.
B

Business Analyst & Product Management Consultant | HSBC Insurance | Back-Office Systems

BeijafloreMar 2006 - Nov 2007 • 1 yr 9 mosAs a consultant on a long-term placement with HSBC Insurance, I was responsible for the specification of new features in back-office systems as well as client-facing websites. I collaborated with engineering teams and marketing to ensure the delivery of those features.
A

UX Intern

AXAFeb 2005 - Dec 2005 • 11 mosAs a UX intern for the Finance & Reporting IT department (MOA Finance Reporting et Decisionnel), I was tasked with designing the reporting dashboards for insurance sales teams across the whole country. I used a user-centered methodology and researched the needs of the various sales roles.
K

Software Engineer Intern

KDSApr 2004 - Sep 2004 • 6 mosAs a software development intern, I built small internal tools using C# for an expenses management service.

Education

U

Université Paris Cité

Masters, Ergonomics, HCI & Human Factors2004 - 2005
C

CentraleSupélec

Engineering, Computer Science2001 - 2004
L

Lycée du Parc

MPSI - Math & Physics1999 - 2001

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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