Top Talent like Cosmo 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.

Cosmo Scharf

Video & Animation Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Product Designer & Tech Innovator
With a degree from the University of Southern California, I have a strong foundation in design and technology. As the Founder & Product Designer at MovieBot, I developed an AI-powered 3D animation app with over 800k downloads and 120k active monthly users. My experience as a Freelance Brand Identity Designer and Co-Founder & VR Content Director at Mindshow honed my skills in brand identity, digital presence, and content creation. I also founded VRLA, transforming it into a premier immersive technology expo. My expertise spans UI design, user experience, and content curation, with a track record of successful product launches and business partnerships. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create engaging and innovative user experiences.

Work History

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Founder & Product Designer

MovieBotMar 2023 - Oct 2023 • 8 mosDeveloped and popularized an AI-powered 3D animation app with over 800k downloads and 120k active monthly users. Led the end-to-end product design process: from UI design (Figma, Unity, Photoshop) to wireframing, user experience design, web, social media graphics, and branding. Rapidly enhanced the product, releasing 35 version updates in less than two years to optimize user engagement & retention. Executed extensive user testing, leveraging feedback from diverse demographics. Provided holistic support for product growth, encompassing business partnerships, community development, & fundraising initiatives.
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Freelance Brand Identity Designer

FreelanceApr 2020 - Aug 2021 • 1 yr 5 mosSpearheaded the brand identity and digital presence for Vibrophile's landing page. Executed a rebrand for the Rise Sync micro-coaching program, elevating its market positioning.
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Co-Founder & VR Content Director

MindshowSep 2014 - Apr 2020 • 5 yrs 8 mosInnovated an immersive VR platform for user-generated 3D animated content with over 130k downloads. Supervised five pivotal website redesigns, bolstering brand consistency and user navigation. Directed content production, delivering a web series with over 3 million views. Curated and managed a robust network of content creators, achieving over 50 million views. Played an integral role in securing over $14 million in venture capital.
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Founder & Event Director

VRLAFeb 2014 - Dec 2018 • 4 yrs 11 mosElevated a humble VR meetup to global acclaim as the premier immersive technology expo. Achieved exponential growth, expanding from 150 initial attendees to a 7,000+ audience. Fostered partnerships with tech industry leaders, including Google, Microsoft, and Meta. Managed design of all graphics and printed materials.

Education

U

University of Southern California

2012 - 2016

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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Experienced Product Designer & Tech Innovator
With a degree from the University of Southern California, I have a strong foundation in design and technology. As the Founder & Product Designer at MovieBot, I developed an AI-powered 3D animation app with over 800k downloads and 120k active monthly users. My experience as a Freelance Brand Identity Designer and Co-Founder & VR Content Director at Mindshow honed my skills in brand identity, digital presence, and content creation. I also founded VRLA, transforming it into a premier immersive technology expo. My expertise spans UI design, user experience, and content curation, with a track record of successful product launches and business partnerships. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create engaging and innovative user experiences.

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 Cosmo 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.

Cosmo Scharf

Video & Animation Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

M

Founder & Product Designer

MovieBotMar 2023 - Oct 2023 • 8 mosDeveloped and popularized an AI-powered 3D animation app with over 800k downloads and 120k active monthly users. Led the end-to-end product design process: from UI design (Figma, Unity, Photoshop) to wireframing, user experience design, web, social media graphics, and branding. Rapidly enhanced the product, releasing 35 version updates in less than two years to optimize user engagement & retention. Executed extensive user testing, leveraging feedback from diverse demographics. Provided holistic support for product growth, encompassing business partnerships, community development, & fundraising initiatives.
F

Freelance Brand Identity Designer

FreelanceApr 2020 - Aug 2021 • 1 yr 5 mosSpearheaded the brand identity and digital presence for Vibrophile's landing page. Executed a rebrand for the Rise Sync micro-coaching program, elevating its market positioning.
M

Co-Founder & VR Content Director

MindshowSep 2014 - Apr 2020 • 5 yrs 8 mosInnovated an immersive VR platform for user-generated 3D animated content with over 130k downloads. Supervised five pivotal website redesigns, bolstering brand consistency and user navigation. Directed content production, delivering a web series with over 3 million views. Curated and managed a robust network of content creators, achieving over 50 million views. Played an integral role in securing over $14 million in venture capital.
V

Founder & Event Director

VRLAFeb 2014 - Dec 2018 • 4 yrs 11 mosElevated a humble VR meetup to global acclaim as the premier immersive technology expo. Achieved exponential growth, expanding from 150 initial attendees to a 7,000+ audience. Fostered partnerships with tech industry leaders, including Google, Microsoft, and Meta. Managed design of all graphics and printed materials.

Education

U

University of Southern California

2012 - 2016

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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