Top Talent like Christof 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.

Christof Kopera

Product Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Human-Centered Product Designer | MHCI
With a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science: Design and Interaction from UC San Diego, I am a skilled product designer with a diverse background. My experience includes designing smart tools for Human-AI Teaming at Honda Research Institute USA, Inc., and working on confidential projects at Bosch. At ZTE Corporation, I collaborated across departments to launch products internationally, leveraging AI tools and Adobe Suite for branding. I also contributed to ExpresSoft, Inc. by integrating gamification into a climate change app. My early career included a high-intensity role as a server at Kinoyume Sushi and Grill, where I honed my multitasking and customer service skills.

Work History

H

Product Designer (via MHCI Capstone)

Honda Research Institute USA, Inc.Designing a smart tool to help researchers conduct field-testing within Human-AI Teaming.
B

Product Designer (via Corporate Startup Lab)

BoschJan 2024 - May 2024 • 5 mosUnder NDA
Z

Product Design & Brand Management

ZTE CorporationFeb 2023 - Aug 2023 • 7 mosAs a cross-departmental intern, I collaborated with both the product manager and branding director for ZTE's subsidiary company, nubia. I brought a multicultural and fresh perspective to the table, to curate our launches of products beyond China, particularly in Europe, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. With the PM team, I helped design new features and conducted user testing to iterate and validate ideas. In branding, I utilized AI such as Midjourney and ChatGPT and combined them with Adobe Suite tools to create tailored product visuals to launch overseas.
K

Server

Kinoyume Sushi and GrillSep 2019 - Feb 2023 • 3 yrs 6 mosAs a server at Kinoyume Sushi and Grill, I worked in a high-volume, high-intensity environment, delivering excellent customer service with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to creating an exceptional dining experience. I learned to seamlessly multitask and provide tailored service in order to uphold high standards of professionalism.
E

User Experience Designer

ExpresSoft, Inc.Jun 2022 - Oct 2022 • 5 mosPlayed a key role as a Design Associate at Planetflip, a groundbreaking climate change reversal app that harnesses the power of collective action on a global scale. Implemented gamification such as itemization, user rewards, and incentives into our user journeys to create an encouraging and enjoyable experience when acting against climate change.

Education

C

Carnegie Mellon University

MHCI, Human Computer Interaction2023 - 2024
U

UC San Diego

Bachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science: Design and Interaction, Business Minor2019 - 2022
A

American School of Antananarivo

High School Diploma2005 - 2018

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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Human-Centered Product Designer | MHCI
With a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science: Design and Interaction from UC San Diego, I am a skilled product designer with a diverse background. My experience includes designing smart tools for Human-AI Teaming at Honda Research Institute USA, Inc., and working on confidential projects at Bosch. At ZTE Corporation, I collaborated across departments to launch products internationally, leveraging AI tools and Adobe Suite for branding. I also contributed to ExpresSoft, Inc. by integrating gamification into a climate change app. My early career included a high-intensity role as a server at Kinoyume Sushi and Grill, where I honed my multitasking and customer service skills.

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Top Talent like Christof 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.

Christof Kopera

Product Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

H

Product Designer (via MHCI Capstone)

Honda Research Institute USA, Inc.Designing a smart tool to help researchers conduct field-testing within Human-AI Teaming.
B

Product Designer (via Corporate Startup Lab)

BoschJan 2024 - May 2024 • 5 mosUnder NDA
Z

Product Design & Brand Management

ZTE CorporationFeb 2023 - Aug 2023 • 7 mosAs a cross-departmental intern, I collaborated with both the product manager and branding director for ZTE's subsidiary company, nubia. I brought a multicultural and fresh perspective to the table, to curate our launches of products beyond China, particularly in Europe, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. With the PM team, I helped design new features and conducted user testing to iterate and validate ideas. In branding, I utilized AI such as Midjourney and ChatGPT and combined them with Adobe Suite tools to create tailored product visuals to launch overseas.
K

Server

Kinoyume Sushi and GrillSep 2019 - Feb 2023 • 3 yrs 6 mosAs a server at Kinoyume Sushi and Grill, I worked in a high-volume, high-intensity environment, delivering excellent customer service with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to creating an exceptional dining experience. I learned to seamlessly multitask and provide tailored service in order to uphold high standards of professionalism.
E

User Experience Designer

ExpresSoft, Inc.Jun 2022 - Oct 2022 • 5 mosPlayed a key role as a Design Associate at Planetflip, a groundbreaking climate change reversal app that harnesses the power of collective action on a global scale. Implemented gamification such as itemization, user rewards, and incentives into our user journeys to create an encouraging and enjoyable experience when acting against climate change.

Education

C

Carnegie Mellon University

MHCI, Human Computer Interaction2023 - 2024
U

UC San Diego

Bachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science: Design and Interaction, Business Minor2019 - 2022
A

American School of Antananarivo

High School Diploma2005 - 2018

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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