Top Talent like Chad are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.

Chad Balkum

Visual Identity
Brand Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Web Design
Slide Decks
Ideation
Brand Development
Canva
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Logo Design
Illustrator
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Design
Graphic Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Co-Founder & Creative Director at Skillhaus
With a Bachelor's Degree in Design and Visual Communications from The City University of New York and an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Howard University, I bring a diverse educational background to my creative endeavors. Currently, I am the Co-Founder and Creative Director at Skillhaus, a digital platform fostering collaboration through skill bartering. My role involves overseeing all visual touchpoints and crafting the brand identity. Previously, I served as a Senior Visual Designer at Accenture, contributing to global events and branded projects for Fortune 500 companies. I have also worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer for various clients and companies, including Instrument and New Studio, providing tailored visual content and branding materials. My freelance work has spanned from creating promotional assets for Apple TV to supporting entrepreneurial communities worldwide.

Projects

Skillhaus Branding

Skillhaus is an app that allows creatives to leverage their skills as currency through bartering. To help them establish their brand identity, we provided a complete branding package that included a website, UX/UI design, merchandise, and an ad campaign. We worked closely with them to clarify their vision and develop a branding strategy that resonated with their target audience. We then designed a visual identity that captured the essence of their brand expression, blending a DIY aesthetic with modern design themes.See More

Jasmijn Van Buytene

Jasmijn van Buytene is a conceptual photographer who works in documentary and fashion photography. Music often influences her work, reflected in both themes and style. Our objective was to create a minimal website that did not distract from Jasmijn's photography and allowed it to take center stage.See More

Work History

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Co-Founder/Creative Director

SkillhausSkillhaus is a digital platform and community that fosters collaboration and creativity through skill bartering, with the goal of revitalizing entrepreneurial communities worldwide. As Creative Director I oversee all visual touchpoints and crafting the overall brand identity.
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Freelance Graphic Designer

Self EmployedAs a Freelance Graphic Designer, I provided design services to various clients, creating visual content and branding materials tailored to their specific needs.
A

Senior Visual Designer

AccentureAug 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 4 mosAs part of Accenture's in-house creative agency, I designed and art directed for Accenture's presence at global events including Global Citizen, Consumer Electronics Show, COP28, and more. Additionally, I supported creative teams in branded account projects for Fortune 500 companies and internal branded materials.
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Freelance Graphic Designer

New StudioApr 2022 - Jun 2022 • 3 mosAs a Freelance Graphic Designer at New Studio, I contributed to various design projects, creating visual content and branding materials tailored to client needs.
I

Freelance Graphic Designer

InstrumentAug 2021 - Sep 2021 • 2 mosAssisted in the design & layout of promotional assets on Apple TV streaming platform.

Education

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The City University of New York

Bachelor's Degree, Design and Visual Communications, General2007 - 2009
H

Howard University

Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General2004 - 2006

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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Co-Founder & Creative Director at Skillhaus
With a Bachelor's Degree in Design and Visual Communications from The City University of New York and an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Howard University, I bring a diverse educational background to my creative endeavors. Currently, I am the Co-Founder and Creative Director at Skillhaus, a digital platform fostering collaboration through skill bartering. My role involves overseeing all visual touchpoints and crafting the brand identity. Previously, I served as a Senior Visual Designer at Accenture, contributing to global events and branded projects for Fortune 500 companies. I have also worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer for various clients and companies, including Instrument and New Studio, providing tailored visual content and branding materials. My freelance work has spanned from creating promotional assets for Apple TV to supporting entrepreneurial communities worldwide.

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 Chad are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.

Chad Balkum

Visual Identity
Brand Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Web Design
Slide Decks
Ideation
Brand Development
Canva
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Logo Design
Illustrator
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Design
Graphic Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Skillhaus Branding

Skillhaus is an app that allows creatives to leverage their skills as currency through bartering. To help them establish their brand identity, we provided a complete branding package that included a website, UX/UI design, merchandise, and an ad campaign. We worked closely with them to clarify their vision and develop a branding strategy that resonated with their target audience. We then designed a visual identity that captured the essence of their brand expression, blending a DIY aesthetic with modern design themes.

Jasmijn Van Buytene

Jasmijn van Buytene is a conceptual photographer who works in documentary and fashion photography. Music often influences her work, reflected in both themes and style. Our objective was to create a minimal website that did not distract from Jasmijn's photography and allowed it to take center stage.

Work History

S

Co-Founder/Creative Director

SkillhausSkillhaus is a digital platform and community that fosters collaboration and creativity through skill bartering, with the goal of revitalizing entrepreneurial communities worldwide. As Creative Director I oversee all visual touchpoints and crafting the overall brand identity.
S

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self EmployedAs a Freelance Graphic Designer, I provided design services to various clients, creating visual content and branding materials tailored to their specific needs.
A

Senior Visual Designer

AccentureAug 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 4 mosAs part of Accenture's in-house creative agency, I designed and art directed for Accenture's presence at global events including Global Citizen, Consumer Electronics Show, COP28, and more. Additionally, I supported creative teams in branded account projects for Fortune 500 companies and internal branded materials.
N

Freelance Graphic Designer

New StudioApr 2022 - Jun 2022 • 3 mosAs a Freelance Graphic Designer at New Studio, I contributed to various design projects, creating visual content and branding materials tailored to client needs.
I

Freelance Graphic Designer

InstrumentAug 2021 - Sep 2021 • 2 mosAssisted in the design & layout of promotional assets on Apple TV streaming platform.

Education

T

The City University of New York

Bachelor's Degree, Design and Visual Communications, General2007 - 2009
H

Howard University

Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General2004 - 2006

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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