Top Talent like Dawn 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.

Dawn Barnhart - MSc, BFA

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Brand Experience Design Lead | UX/UI Expert
With a Master’s degree in Internet Strategy Management from Emerson College and a BFA in Graphic Design and Art History from Savannah College of Art and Design, this professional has carved a niche in UX/UI design and brand experience. Currently serving as the Brand Experience Design Lead at Besitos, they excel in aligning design strategies with company goals to enhance customer engagement. Previously, they managed UX design at Avionos, a Hero Digital Company, where they led remote teams and developed user-centric designs using Salesforce and Adobe Experience Manager. Their teaching roles at the University of Denver reflect a commitment to education, having taught web design and user experience design. Their consultancy work with FEMA through Dovel Technologies showcased their ability to implement design modifications in agile environments, emphasizing user research and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Work History

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Brand Experience Design Lead

BesitosAs a Brand Experience Design Lead, responsible for leading the design and implementation of brand experiences, ensuring alignment with company goals and enhancing customer engagement.
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UX Design Manager / Senior UX/UI Consultant

Avionos, a Hero Digital CompanyMay 2021 - Oct 2023 • 2 yrs 6 mosSeasoned professional adept at navigating the intricacies of remote, geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams. Prioritized a user-first philosophy in UX design. Expertise in crafting user flows, wires, and interactive prototypes. Collaborated with designers, product owners, and developers, managing work from contract designers and external agencies. Experience with Salesforce and Adobe Experience Manager, designing responsive websites, portals, and apps in an agile fashion. Responsible for curating functional and aesthetically pleasing experiences for diverse clients. Contributed to developing extensive UX Design content for the company's Methodology Portal.
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Adjunct Faculty

University of Denver - University CollegeMar 2021 - Dec 2022 • 1 yr 10 mosTaught courses in the Information and Communications Technology Masters Concentration, focusing on Web Design and Development.
U

Lead Instructor - User Experience Design Bootcamp

University of DenverJan 2020 - Sep 2022 • 2 yrs 9 mosAs a Lead Instructor, responsible for teaching and mentoring students in User Experience Design, guiding them through the bootcamp curriculum.
D

Senior UX/UI Designer - FEMA | Consultant | Fully Remote

Dovel Technologies / Ace Info Solutions / FEMAMar 2021 - May 2021 • 3 mosLed and implemented UI/UX design modifications based on testing, customer feedback, and team goals in an agile environment. Participated in product decisions from definition to release. Improved design based on testing, interviews, user research, and surveys. Worked with product owners, scrum team, and stakeholders to understand requirements for new and existing features. Collaborated with developers during sprints to answer questions and validate features as they were being developed. Contributed to the development of best practices and standards to be used by product and engineering.

Education

E

Emerson College

MSc, Internet Strategy Management, Focus: Design & Development
S

Savannah College of Art and Design

BFA, Graphic Design, Art History

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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Brand Experience Design Lead | UX/UI Expert
With a Master’s degree in Internet Strategy Management from Emerson College and a BFA in Graphic Design and Art History from Savannah College of Art and Design, this professional has carved a niche in UX/UI design and brand experience. Currently serving as the Brand Experience Design Lead at Besitos, they excel in aligning design strategies with company goals to enhance customer engagement. Previously, they managed UX design at Avionos, a Hero Digital Company, where they led remote teams and developed user-centric designs using Salesforce and Adobe Experience Manager. Their teaching roles at the University of Denver reflect a commitment to education, having taught web design and user experience design. Their consultancy work with FEMA through Dovel Technologies showcased their ability to implement design modifications in agile environments, emphasizing user research and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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 Dawn 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.

Dawn Barnhart - MSc, BFA

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

B

Brand Experience Design Lead

BesitosAs a Brand Experience Design Lead, responsible for leading the design and implementation of brand experiences, ensuring alignment with company goals and enhancing customer engagement.
A

UX Design Manager / Senior UX/UI Consultant

Avionos, a Hero Digital CompanyMay 2021 - Oct 2023 • 2 yrs 6 mosSeasoned professional adept at navigating the intricacies of remote, geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams. Prioritized a user-first philosophy in UX design. Expertise in crafting user flows, wires, and interactive prototypes. Collaborated with designers, product owners, and developers, managing work from contract designers and external agencies. Experience with Salesforce and Adobe Experience Manager, designing responsive websites, portals, and apps in an agile fashion. Responsible for curating functional and aesthetically pleasing experiences for diverse clients. Contributed to developing extensive UX Design content for the company's Methodology Portal.
U

Adjunct Faculty

University of Denver - University CollegeMar 2021 - Dec 2022 • 1 yr 10 mosTaught courses in the Information and Communications Technology Masters Concentration, focusing on Web Design and Development.
U

Lead Instructor - User Experience Design Bootcamp

University of DenverJan 2020 - Sep 2022 • 2 yrs 9 mosAs a Lead Instructor, responsible for teaching and mentoring students in User Experience Design, guiding them through the bootcamp curriculum.
D

Senior UX/UI Designer - FEMA | Consultant | Fully Remote

Dovel Technologies / Ace Info Solutions / FEMAMar 2021 - May 2021 • 3 mosLed and implemented UI/UX design modifications based on testing, customer feedback, and team goals in an agile environment. Participated in product decisions from definition to release. Improved design based on testing, interviews, user research, and surveys. Worked with product owners, scrum team, and stakeholders to understand requirements for new and existing features. Collaborated with developers during sprints to answer questions and validate features as they were being developed. Contributed to the development of best practices and standards to be used by product and engineering.

Education

E

Emerson College

MSc, Internet Strategy Management, Focus: Design & Development
S

Savannah College of Art and Design

BFA, Graphic Design, Art History

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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