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Christopher M. Dorner

Product Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior Product Designer | FinTech | Data Visualization | Dashboard | Payments
Senior Product Designer | UX/UI Expert | DesignOps Leader | FinTech & SaaS Specialist Hi, I’m Chris! I’m passionate about designing products that truly make a difference. As a Senior Product Designer at UpTogether, I had the opportunity to lead the design process for complex features on a platform handling over $150MM in cash transfers/payments. I love turning ideas into reality, especially when it comes to taking projects from 0-1 by combining research, data, and a user-centered approach. With a solid foundation in UX/UI design and expertise in DesignOps, I’ve developed systems that streamline workflows, reduce iteration cycles, and improve overall team productivity. I’m at my best in fast-paced environments where I can deliver high-impact, scalable design solutions that make a real difference. ENTJ-T #opentowork

Work History

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Founder & Principal Designer

Christopher M. DornerLed UX/UI design for FinTech, Healthtech, and other startups from ideation to prototyping. Conducted research and stakeholder interviews to align design with business goals. Created comprehensive UX architectures, including wireframes, sitemaps, and clickable prototypes. Developed design systems to ensure intuitive, consistent, and memorable user experiences. Delivered iterated high-fidelity prototypes for seamless developer hand-off and market readiness.
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Sr. Product Design Consultant

Domain MoneyFeb 2024 - Mar 2024 • 2 mosLed design efforts embedded within the Growth team, scaling product features to boost engagement. Drove design initiatives across user tools, mobile, and web for WealthTech product. Enhanced UX by refining interfaces for seamless transitions between new and legacy systems. Delivered high-quality UI solutions and optimized marketing email designs.
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Senior Product Designer, Manager

UpTogetherNov 2022 - Oct 2023 • 1 yrDeveloped DesignOps systems that improved iteration times and boosted team productivity. Led project execution from Research to Launch, managing teams to deliver impactful solutions. Collaborated with executives to prioritize features, balancing business goals with user needs. Demonstrated advanced understanding of industry compliance around AML and KYC.
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Product Designer, Individual Contributor

UpTogetherAug 2020 - Nov 2022 • 2 yrs 4 mosAudited and updated a FinTech payments system for robustness and modern usability. Integrated flows of modern APIs such as Plaid and Stripe to facilitate payouts on traditional rails. Implemented DesignOps to elevate product and UX maturity within the organization. Built a cohesive design system that aligned UX/UI patterns with brand identity. Collaborated with research teams in conducting user research and interviews.
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Product Designer - Contractor

MaslifeFeb 2020 - Apr 2020 • 3 mosIncrementally redesigned website for this NeoBank, integrating accessibility and long-term usability. Applied color theory and layout design to enhance visual appeal and user experience. Developed a web-based onboarding flow, showcasing user experience design skills.
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UX/UI Design Consultant

Project TyroneSep 2019 - Nov 2019 • 3 mosProject Tyrone is an early stage HealthTech start-up that came out of an accelerator program at Johns Hopkins University. The team had a list of requirements they needed built into a mobile phone agnostic clickable prototype to present to potential stakeholders. The mobile app we designed hosts several features which will fill a gap in the American Healthcare system. In order to create a best-in-class UX architecture, I started by gathering data from interviews with top industry professionals. I then conducted research into direct and adjacent fields of healthcare services to utilize effective methodologies and create artifacts to help guide the project. After, I defined the system architecture within which the mobile app would function, creating, maintaining, and using a design system to promote an intuitive and familiar yet memorable user experience. Finally, I designed a low-fidelity black-and-white prototype to migrate into a hi-fidelity model and wireframed clickable prototype for developer hand-off.
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UX/UI Apprentice

Mobile App HeroMay 2019 - Oct 2019 • 6 mosNarrate and discuss clients' needs and find the intersections with users' needs to create compelling UX strategies and UI designs that accomplish stakeholders' goals. Collaborate and participate in agile environments with developers, designers, and team leads to take products from ideation stage to launch. Use modern UX artifacts and methodologies to complete projects including research, competitive analysis, wireframing, rapid prototyping, and usability testing.
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UX/UI Designer Consultant

KuvvrdAug 2019 - Sep 2019 • 2 mosKuvvrd is an early stage start-up created by travelling professionals for travelling professionals. The application supports an on-demand courier business model. I began this project by analyzing existing solutions and identifying opportunities for optimal market entry. I further interviewed stakeholders and managed expectations about the correlation between business development and digital product design. Gathered data from clients and the market to build a comprehensive UX architecture, which included wireframes, site maps, and a black-and-white prototype. Delivered several iterated versions of Hi-fidelity clickable prototypes to hand-off to developers.
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Product Marketing Designer (Agency)

SpringbotMay 2018 - May 2019 • 1 yr 1 moUsed skills in graphic design to create compelling digital assets using online tools and the Adobe suite to provide scalable, trackable value for eCommerce clients thereby generating over $15,000 in revenue for clients designing product newsletter emails. Provided strategy and consulting to clients based on data analytics and reporting on Facebook and in the Springbot product. Analyzed trends across channels, unified strategy and assets, and recommended best practices. Managed, created, monitored, and reported the Facebook Advertising Campaigns and Email Marketing Campaigns for 70+ Clients across verticals including Fashion, Firearms, Vape + Tobacco, Food & Beverage. Managed, adjusted, and disbursed over $1,200 of Ad Spend per month on Facebook for a variety of clients across allowed industries including Women's Fashion, Home Goods, Health + Beauty, and Outdoor + Sporting.
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Intern

5Church GroupJan 2017 - Mar 2017 • 3 mosProvided auxiliary work in the sales and marketing department of 5Church restaurant group. Was based in Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia. This location was the newest installation in a series of restaurants across the southeastern United States. 5Church group has locations in Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC.

Education

U

UC Berkeley Extension

Project Management2024
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Stanford University

Product Management2020
U

University of Pittsburgh

Economics

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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Senior Product Designer | FinTech | Data Visualization | Dashboard | Payments
Senior Product Designer | UX/UI Expert | DesignOps Leader | FinTech & SaaS Specialist Hi, I’m Chris! I’m passionate about designing products that truly make a difference. As a Senior Product Designer at UpTogether, I had the opportunity to lead the design process for complex features on a platform handling over $150MM in cash transfers/payments. I love turning ideas into reality, especially when it comes to taking projects from 0-1 by combining research, data, and a user-centered approach. With a solid foundation in UX/UI design and expertise in DesignOps, I’ve developed systems that streamline workflows, reduce iteration cycles, and improve overall team productivity. I’m at my best in fast-paced environments where I can deliver high-impact, scalable design solutions that make a real difference. ENTJ-T #opentowork

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Christopher M. 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.

Christopher M. Dorner

Product Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

C

Founder & Principal Designer

Christopher M. DornerLed UX/UI design for FinTech, Healthtech, and other startups from ideation to prototyping. Conducted research and stakeholder interviews to align design with business goals. Created comprehensive UX architectures, including wireframes, sitemaps, and clickable prototypes. Developed design systems to ensure intuitive, consistent, and memorable user experiences. Delivered iterated high-fidelity prototypes for seamless developer hand-off and market readiness.
D

Sr. Product Design Consultant

Domain MoneyFeb 2024 - Mar 2024 • 2 mosLed design efforts embedded within the Growth team, scaling product features to boost engagement. Drove design initiatives across user tools, mobile, and web for WealthTech product. Enhanced UX by refining interfaces for seamless transitions between new and legacy systems. Delivered high-quality UI solutions and optimized marketing email designs.
U

Senior Product Designer, Manager

UpTogetherNov 2022 - Oct 2023 • 1 yrDeveloped DesignOps systems that improved iteration times and boosted team productivity. Led project execution from Research to Launch, managing teams to deliver impactful solutions. Collaborated with executives to prioritize features, balancing business goals with user needs. Demonstrated advanced understanding of industry compliance around AML and KYC.
U

Product Designer, Individual Contributor

UpTogetherAug 2020 - Nov 2022 • 2 yrs 4 mosAudited and updated a FinTech payments system for robustness and modern usability. Integrated flows of modern APIs such as Plaid and Stripe to facilitate payouts on traditional rails. Implemented DesignOps to elevate product and UX maturity within the organization. Built a cohesive design system that aligned UX/UI patterns with brand identity. Collaborated with research teams in conducting user research and interviews.
M

Product Designer - Contractor

MaslifeFeb 2020 - Apr 2020 • 3 mosIncrementally redesigned website for this NeoBank, integrating accessibility and long-term usability. Applied color theory and layout design to enhance visual appeal and user experience. Developed a web-based onboarding flow, showcasing user experience design skills.
P

UX/UI Design Consultant

Project TyroneSep 2019 - Nov 2019 • 3 mosProject Tyrone is an early stage HealthTech start-up that came out of an accelerator program at Johns Hopkins University. The team had a list of requirements they needed built into a mobile phone agnostic clickable prototype to present to potential stakeholders. The mobile app we designed hosts several features which will fill a gap in the American Healthcare system. In order to create a best-in-class UX architecture, I started by gathering data from interviews with top industry professionals. I then conducted research into direct and adjacent fields of healthcare services to utilize effective methodologies and create artifacts to help guide the project. After, I defined the system architecture within which the mobile app would function, creating, maintaining, and using a design system to promote an intuitive and familiar yet memorable user experience. Finally, I designed a low-fidelity black-and-white prototype to migrate into a hi-fidelity model and wireframed clickable prototype for developer hand-off.
M

UX/UI Apprentice

Mobile App HeroMay 2019 - Oct 2019 • 6 mosNarrate and discuss clients' needs and find the intersections with users' needs to create compelling UX strategies and UI designs that accomplish stakeholders' goals. Collaborate and participate in agile environments with developers, designers, and team leads to take products from ideation stage to launch. Use modern UX artifacts and methodologies to complete projects including research, competitive analysis, wireframing, rapid prototyping, and usability testing.
K

UX/UI Designer Consultant

KuvvrdAug 2019 - Sep 2019 • 2 mosKuvvrd is an early stage start-up created by travelling professionals for travelling professionals. The application supports an on-demand courier business model. I began this project by analyzing existing solutions and identifying opportunities for optimal market entry. I further interviewed stakeholders and managed expectations about the correlation between business development and digital product design. Gathered data from clients and the market to build a comprehensive UX architecture, which included wireframes, site maps, and a black-and-white prototype. Delivered several iterated versions of Hi-fidelity clickable prototypes to hand-off to developers.
S

Product Marketing Designer (Agency)

SpringbotMay 2018 - May 2019 • 1 yr 1 moUsed skills in graphic design to create compelling digital assets using online tools and the Adobe suite to provide scalable, trackable value for eCommerce clients thereby generating over $15,000 in revenue for clients designing product newsletter emails. Provided strategy and consulting to clients based on data analytics and reporting on Facebook and in the Springbot product. Analyzed trends across channels, unified strategy and assets, and recommended best practices. Managed, created, monitored, and reported the Facebook Advertising Campaigns and Email Marketing Campaigns for 70+ Clients across verticals including Fashion, Firearms, Vape + Tobacco, Food & Beverage. Managed, adjusted, and disbursed over $1,200 of Ad Spend per month on Facebook for a variety of clients across allowed industries including Women's Fashion, Home Goods, Health + Beauty, and Outdoor + Sporting.
5

Intern

5Church GroupJan 2017 - Mar 2017 • 3 mosProvided auxiliary work in the sales and marketing department of 5Church restaurant group. Was based in Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia. This location was the newest installation in a series of restaurants across the southeastern United States. 5Church group has locations in Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC.

Education

U

UC Berkeley Extension

Project Management2024
S

Stanford University

Product Management2020
U

University of Pittsburgh

Economics

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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