Top Talent like Brandon 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.

Brandon Barnes

Graphic Designer
New Braunfels, TX, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Designer and Web Developer
With over a decade of experience as a graphic and web designer, I am passionate about creating engaging and user-friendly digital solutions for various clients and audiences. At Pearson, I utilize Adobe XD and Figma to create complex symbol designs and smart layouts and perform design system maintenance for collegiate academic partners. I employ the classic design process of defining problems, researching, analyzing, designing, and validating results while collaborating with the graphics team to define and adhere to a thematic art style. I also champion web interface usability and web accessibility best practices and guide on implementing UX research and testing techniques. I aim to produce high-quality solutions that enhance the learning experience and outcomes for Pearson's users.

Work History

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Graphic Designer

PearsonAug 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 1 moUtilized Adobe XD and Figma to create complex symbol designs, smart layouts, and performed design system maintenance for Collegiate academic partners. Employed the classic design process of defining problems, researching, analyzing, designing, and validating results. Executed best practices and processes around governance and maintenance of large-scale design systems. Collaborated with the graphics team to define/adhere to a thematic art style.
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Web Developer

PearsonFeb 2021 - Oct 2021 • 9 mosChampioned web interface usability practices and web accessibility best practices. Identified target user groups and carried out interviews or other types of inquiry to help understand user needs. Ensured the creation and implementation of customized experiences for the digital user. Produced high-quality solutions through flow diagrams, graphic designs, storyboards and site maps. Provided guidance on the implementation of UX research techniques and testing activities to assess user behavior. Maintained a competitive edge against competitor products and industry trends. Performed tests on user interface elements such as CTAs, layouts, target links, landing pages and banners to increase conversions. Bridged the gap between graphic design and technical implementation. Exercised technical leadership on client projects. Designed and architected dynamic data-driven web experiences using various web-based APIs and Content Management Systems. Responsible for running reports and reviewing Key Performance Indicators. Tracked project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals. Designed digital assets including banners, ads and landing pages for campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) and Visual Studio. Knowledgeable of HTML, CSS and Javascript.
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Web Designer

City of San AntonioSep 2019 - Jan 2020 • 5 mosManaged and coordinated projects and activities between various divisions, City departments, public agencies, and/or private sector representatives. Lead web design and navigation strategy sessions. Enhanced or modified highly complex or multi-functional web pages and content according to client requirements while adhering to organizational design guidelines. Created graphics and images for web sites with specialized audience/scope. Assisted in the design, development and implementation of web interface usability practices and web accessibility best practices. Assessed new standards, technologies and trends to formulate strategies for enhancing web sites. Provided specialized reports as requested by management.
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Graphic Designer

Schlitterbahn Waterparks & ResortsApr 2017 - Sep 2019 • 2 yrs 6 mosGraphic Design
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Art Director

esd and associatesJan 2015 - Jan 2016 • 1 yr 1 moCreatively expressed client brand objectives developing campaigns and interactive properties. Designed for Interactive applications. Demonstrated proficiency in Internet-related applications such as E-Mail clients, FTP clients and Web Browsers. Perform proficiently in the following: Adobe Creative Suite, Windows and Macintosh-based operating systems and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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Graphic Designer

BCFS Health & Human ServicesDec 2014 - May 2015 • 6 mosDeveloped, designed and formatted art projects working closely with originating units and Communications Department to refine concepts and ideas. Developed, implemented and coordinated a wide variety of creative and complex graphic artwork, primarily in digital formats. Planned, designed, laid out, and created visual elements for brochures, posters, reports, and other materials, requiring research and interpretation of subject matter, from concept to delivery. Consulted with originating departments requesting artwork to discuss preferences, methods of production, budgetary, scheduling, and production requirements. Revised and updated the graphic formats on a variety of AFSCME's frequently used print materials. Ensured that projects move through all the necessary stages of design, review and production. Developed a variety of graphics and other visual materials for use during conventions, conferences and meetings.
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Senior Visual Designer

The Soccer FactoryJan 2013 - Jan 2014 • 1 yr 1 mo
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Contract Web Designer

Carliss Daughters IncMar 2012 - Dec 2013 • 1 yr 10 mosDesigned all websites and marketing materials for our brands including landing pages, emails, digital ads, conversion funnels etc. Designed all assets for social and content marketing campaigns. Collaborated with our team to establish the site functionality, layout and brand guidelines for multiple brands. Worked with marketing to split-test pages for conversions and performance. Worked with developers to ensure execution of designs across multiple browsers and devices without losing creative integrity or UX. Made the UX / UI simpler, more elegant, and more usable.
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Web Designer

Achieving Success InternationalJan 2010 - Aug 2013 • 3 yrs 8 mosCreated website and social media marketing materials to increase online marketing presence.
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AMR

Genesis TechnologiesJan 2008 - Jan 2013 • 5 yrs 1 mo

Education

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College of Lake County

Associate of Arts (A.A.), Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2012 - 2014
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Shaw University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA2001 - 2005
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Shaw University

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General2001 - 2005

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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Creative Designer and Web Developer
With over a decade of experience as a graphic and web designer, I am passionate about creating engaging and user-friendly digital solutions for various clients and audiences. At Pearson, I utilize Adobe XD and Figma to create complex symbol designs and smart layouts and perform design system maintenance for collegiate academic partners. I employ the classic design process of defining problems, researching, analyzing, designing, and validating results while collaborating with the graphics team to define and adhere to a thematic art style. I also champion web interface usability and web accessibility best practices and guide on implementing UX research and testing techniques. I aim to produce high-quality solutions that enhance the learning experience and outcomes for Pearson's users.

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 Brandon 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.

Brandon Barnes

Graphic Designer
New Braunfels, TX, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

P

Graphic Designer

PearsonAug 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 1 moUtilized Adobe XD and Figma to create complex symbol designs, smart layouts, and performed design system maintenance for Collegiate academic partners. Employed the classic design process of defining problems, researching, analyzing, designing, and validating results. Executed best practices and processes around governance and maintenance of large-scale design systems. Collaborated with the graphics team to define/adhere to a thematic art style.
P

Web Developer

PearsonFeb 2021 - Oct 2021 • 9 mosChampioned web interface usability practices and web accessibility best practices. Identified target user groups and carried out interviews or other types of inquiry to help understand user needs. Ensured the creation and implementation of customized experiences for the digital user. Produced high-quality solutions through flow diagrams, graphic designs, storyboards and site maps. Provided guidance on the implementation of UX research techniques and testing activities to assess user behavior. Maintained a competitive edge against competitor products and industry trends. Performed tests on user interface elements such as CTAs, layouts, target links, landing pages and banners to increase conversions. Bridged the gap between graphic design and technical implementation. Exercised technical leadership on client projects. Designed and architected dynamic data-driven web experiences using various web-based APIs and Content Management Systems. Responsible for running reports and reviewing Key Performance Indicators. Tracked project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals. Designed digital assets including banners, ads and landing pages for campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) and Visual Studio. Knowledgeable of HTML, CSS and Javascript.
C

Web Designer

City of San AntonioSep 2019 - Jan 2020 • 5 mosManaged and coordinated projects and activities between various divisions, City departments, public agencies, and/or private sector representatives. Lead web design and navigation strategy sessions. Enhanced or modified highly complex or multi-functional web pages and content according to client requirements while adhering to organizational design guidelines. Created graphics and images for web sites with specialized audience/scope. Assisted in the design, development and implementation of web interface usability practices and web accessibility best practices. Assessed new standards, technologies and trends to formulate strategies for enhancing web sites. Provided specialized reports as requested by management.
S

Graphic Designer

Schlitterbahn Waterparks & ResortsApr 2017 - Sep 2019 • 2 yrs 6 mosGraphic Design
E

Art Director

esd and associatesJan 2015 - Jan 2016 • 1 yr 1 moCreatively expressed client brand objectives developing campaigns and interactive properties. Designed for Interactive applications. Demonstrated proficiency in Internet-related applications such as E-Mail clients, FTP clients and Web Browsers. Perform proficiently in the following: Adobe Creative Suite, Windows and Macintosh-based operating systems and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
B

Graphic Designer

BCFS Health & Human ServicesDec 2014 - May 2015 • 6 mosDeveloped, designed and formatted art projects working closely with originating units and Communications Department to refine concepts and ideas. Developed, implemented and coordinated a wide variety of creative and complex graphic artwork, primarily in digital formats. Planned, designed, laid out, and created visual elements for brochures, posters, reports, and other materials, requiring research and interpretation of subject matter, from concept to delivery. Consulted with originating departments requesting artwork to discuss preferences, methods of production, budgetary, scheduling, and production requirements. Revised and updated the graphic formats on a variety of AFSCME's frequently used print materials. Ensured that projects move through all the necessary stages of design, review and production. Developed a variety of graphics and other visual materials for use during conventions, conferences and meetings.
T

Senior Visual Designer

The Soccer FactoryJan 2013 - Jan 2014 • 1 yr 1 mo
C

Contract Web Designer

Carliss Daughters IncMar 2012 - Dec 2013 • 1 yr 10 mosDesigned all websites and marketing materials for our brands including landing pages, emails, digital ads, conversion funnels etc. Designed all assets for social and content marketing campaigns. Collaborated with our team to establish the site functionality, layout and brand guidelines for multiple brands. Worked with marketing to split-test pages for conversions and performance. Worked with developers to ensure execution of designs across multiple browsers and devices without losing creative integrity or UX. Made the UX / UI simpler, more elegant, and more usable.
A

Web Designer

Achieving Success InternationalJan 2010 - Aug 2013 • 3 yrs 8 mosCreated website and social media marketing materials to increase online marketing presence.
G

AMR

Genesis TechnologiesJan 2008 - Jan 2013 • 5 yrs 1 mo

Education

C

College of Lake County

Associate of Arts (A.A.), Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2012 - 2014
S

Shaw University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA2001 - 2005
S

Shaw University

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General2001 - 2005

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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