Top Talent like Brett 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.

Brett Nyquist

UI Designer • Product Designer • Frontend Developer • Syracuse, NY, US
Email Marketing
Websites
Design Thinking
Wordpress
Front-End Development
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Design Director and Product Innovator
I graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences. My career began as a Web Designer and Developer at Terakeet Corporation, followed by a role as a Senior Web Designer at StrongView. I then served as a Design Director at Vibrant Media and later founded 3engines, where I led the design team and established the company's design vision. Currently, I am the Head of Product Design at Metaprise, focusing on creating innovative design solutions. My journey has been driven by a passion for creating impactful and user-centric designs.

Projects

HomeBuild

Driven by user-centric design principles, HomeBuild facilitates seamless communication, transparent documentation, and efficient collaboration between homeowners and builders. By leveraging iterative development methods and incorporating user feedback, we continuously refine and enhance the platform, ensuring it remains a valuable tool that empowers users to navigate the home building journey with confidence and ease. With HomeBuild, we aim to foster a dynamic community where homeowners and builders can connect, share insights, and ultimately create the homes of their dreams together.See More

Metaprise

The Metaprise redesign focused on creating a seamless user experience that encourages engagement and community-building for startup founders. By conducting interviews with founders, the design process was informed by their needs and challenges, ensuring a tailored and effective solution. User testing and feedback played a crucial role in refining the platform iteratively. This approach allowed for continuous improvement, ultimately resulting in a platform that fosters a strong community, facilitates meaningful connections, and stimulates engagement among users.See More

Tattd

Tattd is a mobile app designed to connect tattoo enthusiasts with local artists for their next ink project. Responsible for an end-to-end redesign of the app. Using the existing framework and user experience, we pinpointed areas needing improvement, such as onboarding, profile creation, and showcasing artists' recent work, with the aim of enhancing the user experience and making the app more intuitive. To accomplish this, we implemented significant design and functionality updates. We streamlined the onboarding process, making it easier for users to create profiles. New features were introduced, including messaging and the ability to request quotes for tattoo designs.See More

Work History

3

Design Director / Lead Designer / Founder

3enginesAt 3engines, my consultancy work was pivotal in achieving significant milestones, such as the complete redesign of a mobile application that contributed to its acquisition. My efforts played a crucial role in securing substantial funding for projects and streamlining processes, resulting in notable cost savings for clients. These achievements underscored my ability to deliver impactful design solutions and strategic improvements that directly contributed to client success.
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Head of Product Design

MetapriseAt Metaprise, I led the product design in a tight-knit team, including a developer, a backend engineer, and proactive investors. We focused on creating a user-centric platform, where my key contributions were: • Developing the design vision and strategy in a collaborative environment, which played a crucial role in enhancing user engagement. • Managing and executing design projects from inception to launch, ensuring efficiency and timeliness. • Implementing user feedback and research to guide design improvements, significantly boosting user satisfaction and loyalty. • Integrating design closely with technical development to ensure a seamless and functional user experience.
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Design Director

Vibrant MediaMay 2013 - Feb 2023 • 9 yrs 10 mosIn my role as Design Director, I was responsible for leading the overall design direction, enhancing product engagement, and optimizing operational efficiency. My approach was strategic, collaborative, and results-focused, ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions. • Revitalized ad product offerings, achieving marked improvements in user engagement and client retention. • Streamlined design workflows with agile methodologies, significantly shortening project lifecycles. • Mentored and developed design talent, maintaining a high standard of creative output. • Forged strong cross-functional partnerships, aligning design objectives with business goals for cohesive project success.
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Senior Web Designer / Developer

StrongViewOct 2010 - May 2013 • 2 yrs 8 mosAt StrongView, as a Senior Designer/Developer, I not only pioneered early mobile optimizations for email campaigns but also engaged in broader advertising initiatives: • Led the charge in establishing mobile optimization standards for email, elevating user interaction and engagement. • Developed an extensive library of templates to streamline workflow, setting clear benchmarks for campaign development. • Directed diverse ad campaigns, including social media, digital marketing, and website projects, expanding our reach and enhancing client success.
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Web Designer / Developer

Terakeet CorporationOct 2009 - Oct 2010 • 1 yr 1 mo

Education

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The College of St. Scholastica

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer and Information Sciences, General1999 - 2003
D

Duluth Central High School

1996 - 1999

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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Experienced Design Director and Product Innovator
I graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences. My career began as a Web Designer and Developer at Terakeet Corporation, followed by a role as a Senior Web Designer at StrongView. I then served as a Design Director at Vibrant Media and later founded 3engines, where I led the design team and established the company's design vision. Currently, I am the Head of Product Design at Metaprise, focusing on creating innovative design solutions. My journey has been driven by a passion for creating impactful and user-centric designs.

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 Brett 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.

Brett Nyquist

UI Designer • Product Designer • Frontend Developer • Syracuse, NY, US
Email Marketing
Websites
Design Thinking
Wordpress
Front-End Development
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

HomeBuild

Driven by user-centric design principles, HomeBuild facilitates seamless communication, transparent documentation, and efficient collaboration between homeowners and builders. By leveraging iterative development methods and incorporating user feedback, we continuously refine and enhance the platform, ensuring it remains a valuable tool that empowers users to navigate the home building journey with confidence and ease. With HomeBuild, we aim to foster a dynamic community where homeowners and builders can connect, share insights, and ultimately create the homes of their dreams together.

Metaprise

The Metaprise redesign focused on creating a seamless user experience that encourages engagement and community-building for startup founders. By conducting interviews with founders, the design process was informed by their needs and challenges, ensuring a tailored and effective solution. User testing and feedback played a crucial role in refining the platform iteratively. This approach allowed for continuous improvement, ultimately resulting in a platform that fosters a strong community, facilitates meaningful connections, and stimulates engagement among users.

Tattd

Tattd is a mobile app designed to connect tattoo enthusiasts with local artists for their next ink project. Responsible for an end-to-end redesign of the app. Using the existing framework and user experience, we pinpointed areas needing improvement, such as onboarding, profile creation, and showcasing artists' recent work, with the aim of enhancing the user experience and making the app more intuitive. To accomplish this, we implemented significant design and functionality updates. We streamlined the onboarding process, making it easier for users to create profiles. New features were introduced, including messaging and the ability to request quotes for tattoo designs.

Work History

3

Design Director / Lead Designer / Founder

3enginesAt 3engines, my consultancy work was pivotal in achieving significant milestones, such as the complete redesign of a mobile application that contributed to its acquisition. My efforts played a crucial role in securing substantial funding for projects and streamlining processes, resulting in notable cost savings for clients. These achievements underscored my ability to deliver impactful design solutions and strategic improvements that directly contributed to client success.
M

Head of Product Design

MetapriseAt Metaprise, I led the product design in a tight-knit team, including a developer, a backend engineer, and proactive investors. We focused on creating a user-centric platform, where my key contributions were: • Developing the design vision and strategy in a collaborative environment, which played a crucial role in enhancing user engagement. • Managing and executing design projects from inception to launch, ensuring efficiency and timeliness. • Implementing user feedback and research to guide design improvements, significantly boosting user satisfaction and loyalty. • Integrating design closely with technical development to ensure a seamless and functional user experience.
V

Design Director

Vibrant MediaMay 2013 - Feb 2023 • 9 yrs 10 mosIn my role as Design Director, I was responsible for leading the overall design direction, enhancing product engagement, and optimizing operational efficiency. My approach was strategic, collaborative, and results-focused, ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions. • Revitalized ad product offerings, achieving marked improvements in user engagement and client retention. • Streamlined design workflows with agile methodologies, significantly shortening project lifecycles. • Mentored and developed design talent, maintaining a high standard of creative output. • Forged strong cross-functional partnerships, aligning design objectives with business goals for cohesive project success.
S

Senior Web Designer / Developer

StrongViewOct 2010 - May 2013 • 2 yrs 8 mosAt StrongView, as a Senior Designer/Developer, I not only pioneered early mobile optimizations for email campaigns but also engaged in broader advertising initiatives: • Led the charge in establishing mobile optimization standards for email, elevating user interaction and engagement. • Developed an extensive library of templates to streamline workflow, setting clear benchmarks for campaign development. • Directed diverse ad campaigns, including social media, digital marketing, and website projects, expanding our reach and enhancing client success.
T

Web Designer / Developer

Terakeet CorporationOct 2009 - Oct 2010 • 1 yr 1 mo

Education

T

The College of St. Scholastica

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer and Information Sciences, General1999 - 2003
D

Duluth Central High School

1996 - 1999

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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