Top Talent like Darren 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.

Darren Yao

Graphic Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Innovative Multidisciplinary Designer with a Focus on Empathetic Branding
Hello, my name is Darren, a multidisciplinary designer based in Brooklyn, New York. To me, design is not just being able to create something. It’s about being compassionate and empathetic with people and building lifelong connections. My strength lies in my capacity for analytical thinking and ability to synthesize information effectively, consistently leading to the discovery of innovative design concepts. Currently doing a design everyday challenge on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaojadzn/

Work History

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Master Tutor

Fashion Institute of TechnologyCT380 AI-Assisted Design https://experiencedesign.nyc/courses/ct380
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Junior Designer

SlopeMar 2024 - Jan 2025 • 11 mos• Worked with team members to design a range of unique and impactful logos, illustrations, and iconography for multiple clients. • Explored the capabilities of emerging AI tools and integrated them into the workflow to enhance efficiency.
S

Design Intern

SlopeDec 2023 - Feb 2024 • 3 mos
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Design Intern

LippincottJun 2023 - Sep 2023 • 4 mos• Engaged in cross-functional collaboration with team members to explore and develop branding concepts for prestigious clients. • Contributed to the development of animations used by the company for both internal and external presentations. • Assisted teams beyond the design department in the creation of diverse assets for presentations and ideation.
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Design Mentee

handsomeMar 2023 - May 2023 • 3 mosDuring my participation in The One Club for Creativity's Mentor & Creative Program, I was paired with 3 other team members to work on a pro-bono project during a 6-week placement at Handsome More info to be provided soon...
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Brand Design Intern

Red AntlerMay 2022 - Sep 2022 • 5 mos• Collaborated with various team members to develop fresh brand ideas and project initiatives. • Crafted wireframes for multiple client websites, aiming to enhance their distinct online presence and brand visibility. • Created comprehensive brand case studies and delivered compelling presentations.
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Editorial Design Intern

Visual OpinionJan 2022 - May 2022 • 5 mos• Produced graphic design materials utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator to promote the magazine’s call for submissions, resulting in a notable 30% increase in submissions within a 10-week timeframe. • Designed formats and layouts in close collaboration with all departments to ensure a seamless publication process.
T

Gallery Design Intern

The Winter ShowOct 2021 - Mar 2022 • 6 mos• Promoted the organization’s events by designing marketing materials including posters, digital invites, and brochures. • Suggested and recommended techniques, methods, and media best suited to produce desired visual effects.
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Creative Intern

Graphic DistinctionsMay 2021 - Sep 2021 • 5 mos• Played an instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with the team to elevate the quality of content and designs. • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by the supervisor, editor, or publisher. • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
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Web Design Intern

Staten Island Tech High SchoolJul 2018 - Aug 2019 • 1 yr 2 mos• Renovated the school website to enhance the user experience, to provide current information regarding internships, and to improve the representation of the school's objective. • Redesigned Staten Island Technical High School’s promotional materials to spread news of the school's programs while also establishing internships for students. • Integrated computer programming languages such as HTML and CSS to increase the organization of information and improve the school’s digital presence. • Redesigned the school website to have better visuals, user experience, and updated information.

Education

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School of Visual Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Design2019 - 2023
S

Staten Island Tech High School

2015 - 2019

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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Innovative Multidisciplinary Designer with a Focus on Empathetic Branding
Hello, my name is Darren, a multidisciplinary designer based in Brooklyn, New York. To me, design is not just being able to create something. It’s about being compassionate and empathetic with people and building lifelong connections. My strength lies in my capacity for analytical thinking and ability to synthesize information effectively, consistently leading to the discovery of innovative design concepts. Currently doing a design everyday challenge on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaojadzn/

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 Darren 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.

Darren Yao

Graphic Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

F

Master Tutor

Fashion Institute of TechnologyCT380 AI-Assisted Design https://experiencedesign.nyc/courses/ct380
S

Junior Designer

SlopeMar 2024 - Jan 2025 • 11 mos• Worked with team members to design a range of unique and impactful logos, illustrations, and iconography for multiple clients. • Explored the capabilities of emerging AI tools and integrated them into the workflow to enhance efficiency.
S

Design Intern

SlopeDec 2023 - Feb 2024 • 3 mos
L

Design Intern

LippincottJun 2023 - Sep 2023 • 4 mos• Engaged in cross-functional collaboration with team members to explore and develop branding concepts for prestigious clients. • Contributed to the development of animations used by the company for both internal and external presentations. • Assisted teams beyond the design department in the creation of diverse assets for presentations and ideation.
H

Design Mentee

handsomeMar 2023 - May 2023 • 3 mosDuring my participation in The One Club for Creativity's Mentor & Creative Program, I was paired with 3 other team members to work on a pro-bono project during a 6-week placement at Handsome More info to be provided soon...
R

Brand Design Intern

Red AntlerMay 2022 - Sep 2022 • 5 mos• Collaborated with various team members to develop fresh brand ideas and project initiatives. • Crafted wireframes for multiple client websites, aiming to enhance their distinct online presence and brand visibility. • Created comprehensive brand case studies and delivered compelling presentations.
V

Editorial Design Intern

Visual OpinionJan 2022 - May 2022 • 5 mos• Produced graphic design materials utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator to promote the magazine’s call for submissions, resulting in a notable 30% increase in submissions within a 10-week timeframe. • Designed formats and layouts in close collaboration with all departments to ensure a seamless publication process.
T

Gallery Design Intern

The Winter ShowOct 2021 - Mar 2022 • 6 mos• Promoted the organization’s events by designing marketing materials including posters, digital invites, and brochures. • Suggested and recommended techniques, methods, and media best suited to produce desired visual effects.
G

Creative Intern

Graphic DistinctionsMay 2021 - Sep 2021 • 5 mos• Played an instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with the team to elevate the quality of content and designs. • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by the supervisor, editor, or publisher. • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
S

Web Design Intern

Staten Island Tech High SchoolJul 2018 - Aug 2019 • 1 yr 2 mos• Renovated the school website to enhance the user experience, to provide current information regarding internships, and to improve the representation of the school's objective. • Redesigned Staten Island Technical High School’s promotional materials to spread news of the school's programs while also establishing internships for students. • Integrated computer programming languages such as HTML and CSS to increase the organization of information and improve the school’s digital presence. • Redesigned the school website to have better visuals, user experience, and updated information.

Education

S

School of Visual Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Design2019 - 2023
S

Staten Island Tech High School

2015 - 2019

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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