Top Talent like Cheriyan 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.

Cheriyan Manalel

UX Designer
Product Designer
Operations Manager
Kochi, KL, IN
UX
Social Media Marketing
Consulting
Design
Social Media Design
Management
UX Strategy
Usability Testing
User-Centered Design
Product Strategy
User Flows
Design Thinking
User Personas
User Research
User Interface Design
Heuristic Evaluation
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Design-led problem solver building products that scale Helping teams turn complex ideas into usable products with AI
I build design teams that ship work people actually use and leave better than I found them. My background spans HealthTech, enterprise SaaS, and AI-native products. I've grown teams, built mentorship structures that moved junior designers into mid-level roles, and delivered consistently in domains where precision has real consequences. The work I'm most proud of sits at the intersection of research and delivery, clinical products redesigned through deep patient research, AI UX built from scratch, and design systems that reduced rework and kept engineering moving. I set up DesignOps, partnered directly with product and engineering leadership, and directed marketing design end-to-end so design speaks with one voice across every touchpoint. I also facilitate Design Thinking workshops for service design teams, helping organisations map journeys and align on user needs before designing solutions. Local leader at UX India Kochi, executive mentor at Kerala Startup Mission, and active on international design academies.

Projects

Portfolio

My work spans end-to-end product journeys—from identifying user problems through research to crafting refined interfaces through iterative design. I’ve contributed to platforms across domains, including healthcare and enterprise products, where clarity, usability, and efficiency directly impact outcomes.See More

Work History

E

UX Lead

Expeed Software Full-time Employee
W

User Experience Lead

WebCardioLed UX design for the WebCardio Patient App, focusing on streamlining ECG transfer for faster access to health information. Reduced cognitive load for users by implementing intuitive design elements. Enhanced patient experience by creating a user-friendly interface with seamless navigation.
D

Desig Mentor

DesignlabMentored 50+ aspiring designers through structured UX/UI training and personal mentorship, helping many secure roles in top organizations.
C

Health and well-being

Career BreakMay 2020 - Jun 2021 • 1 yr 2 mos
R

Senior UI UX Designer

RapidValueOct 2016 - Apr 2020 • 3 yrs 7 mosCreated POCs to support new business acquisition. Planned and estimated design timelines for on-time completion. Led the team to ensure design quality. Presented concepts to stakeholders, emphasizing user value. Conducted design reviews for consistent quality.
F

Freelance Designer

FreelanceSep 2014 - Aug 2016 • 2 yrsWorked with clients, developers, and stakeholders globally to design products meeting business goals and user needs with seamless design integration.
D

Part-time Mentor

Designlab, Careerfoundry, ADP ListMentored UX/UI students by providing feedback on assignments and conducting weekly 1-on-1 calls. Updated course materials to reflect industry trends, assessed student performance, and collaborated with instructors to enhance the curriculum, guiding students toward their career goals.

Education

I

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor's degree, Psychology2019 - 2022
B

Bharathiyar collage

Bachelor's degree
P

Periyar University PRIDE

Bachelor's degree, Computer Application2012

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-led problem solver building products that scale Helping teams turn complex ideas into usable products with AI
I build design teams that ship work people actually use and leave better than I found them. My background spans HealthTech, enterprise SaaS, and AI-native products. I've grown teams, built mentorship structures that moved junior designers into mid-level roles, and delivered consistently in domains where precision has real consequences. The work I'm most proud of sits at the intersection of research and delivery, clinical products redesigned through deep patient research, AI UX built from scratch, and design systems that reduced rework and kept engineering moving. I set up DesignOps, partnered directly with product and engineering leadership, and directed marketing design end-to-end so design speaks with one voice across every touchpoint. I also facilitate Design Thinking workshops for service design teams, helping organisations map journeys and align on user needs before designing solutions. Local leader at UX India Kochi, executive mentor at Kerala Startup Mission, and active on international design academies.

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 Cheriyan 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.

Cheriyan Manalel

UX Designer
Product Designer
Operations Manager
Kochi, KL, IN
UX
Social Media Marketing
Consulting
Design
Social Media Design
Management
UX Strategy
Usability Testing
User-Centered Design
Product Strategy
User Flows
Design Thinking
User Personas
User Research
User Interface Design
Heuristic Evaluation
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Portfolio

My work spans end-to-end product journeys—from identifying user problems through research to crafting refined interfaces through iterative design. I’ve contributed to platforms across domains, including healthcare and enterprise products, where clarity, usability, and efficiency directly impact outcomes.

Work History

E

UX Lead

Expeed Software Full-time Employee
W

User Experience Lead

WebCardioLed UX design for the WebCardio Patient App, focusing on streamlining ECG transfer for faster access to health information. Reduced cognitive load for users by implementing intuitive design elements. Enhanced patient experience by creating a user-friendly interface with seamless navigation.
D

Desig Mentor

DesignlabMentored 50+ aspiring designers through structured UX/UI training and personal mentorship, helping many secure roles in top organizations.
C

Health and well-being

Career BreakMay 2020 - Jun 2021 • 1 yr 2 mos
R

Senior UI UX Designer

RapidValueOct 2016 - Apr 2020 • 3 yrs 7 mosCreated POCs to support new business acquisition. Planned and estimated design timelines for on-time completion. Led the team to ensure design quality. Presented concepts to stakeholders, emphasizing user value. Conducted design reviews for consistent quality.
F

Freelance Designer

FreelanceSep 2014 - Aug 2016 • 2 yrsWorked with clients, developers, and stakeholders globally to design products meeting business goals and user needs with seamless design integration.
D

Part-time Mentor

Designlab, Careerfoundry, ADP ListMentored UX/UI students by providing feedback on assignments and conducting weekly 1-on-1 calls. Updated course materials to reflect industry trends, assessed student performance, and collaborated with instructors to enhance the curriculum, guiding students toward their career goals.

Education

I

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor's degree, Psychology2019 - 2022
B

Bharathiyar collage

Bachelor's degree
P

Periyar University PRIDE

Bachelor's degree, Computer Application2012

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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