Top Talent like Erica 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.

Erica Poon

Product Designer
Ann Arbor, MI, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer | UX Specialist | SeatGeek
With a Master of Science in Information from the University of Michigan - School of Information, I am a seasoned Product Designer currently at SeatGeek. My expertise spans user interface design, wireframing, prototyping, and enhancing user experiences through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Previously, I served as a Graduate Student Instructor for a beginner Python programming course and gained valuable experience as a Product Management Intern at NBCUniversal, where I led projects and conducted user research. My background also includes roles as a UX Designer and Researcher, focusing on participatory design and user interviews, and as a UX Designer/Product Owner at PNC, where I designed mobile application experiences and conducted market research. My educational journey also includes a Bachelor of Science in Information and a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design from the University of Michigan.

Work History

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Product Designer

SeatGeekAs a Product Designer at SeatGeek, likely contributions include designing user interfaces, creating wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the user experience.
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Graduate Student Instructor

University of Michigan - School of InformationAug 2022 - Apr 2023 • 9 mosGSI for SI 106, a beginner Python programming course
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Product Management Intern

NBCUniversalJun 2022 - Aug 2022 • 3 mosWorked alongside developers, designers, and other stakeholders to assess Q3 needs and KPIs for the NBC News mobile app (iOS and Android). Led a project for the development of gaming within the NBC News app and presented to various stakeholders and executives, which led to the development of the TODAY Shows online game Todays Find. Assisted in increasing content discovery and redesigning the watching experience. Conducted user research, created user flows, journey maps, and other artifacts to assess ways of increasing user engagement.
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UX Designer and Researcher

University of Michigan - School of InformationOct 2020 - Sep 2021 • 1 yrCoordinated participatory design sessions and user interviews to evaluate time banking as a viable solution for low-income communities to access transportation. Analyzed user information using qualitative UX methods such as coding. Created storyboards and wireframes of designs to facilitate exchanges through time banks.
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UX Designer / Product Owner

PNCMay 2021 - Jul 2021 • 3 mosDesigned the notification experience on PNCs mobile application for both new and existing PNC customers. Led acceptance testing as a product owner for PNCs mobile application. Created an interactive student-focused mobile experience and scheduling hub for in-person branch visits. Conducted and presented market research to various stakeholders on potential features to improve the PNC mobile experience.

Education

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University of Michigan - School of Information

Master of Science - MS, Information2022 - 2023
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University of Michigan - School of Information

Bachelor of Science - BS, Information2020 - 2022
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University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Art and Design2017 - 2022

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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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Product Designer | UX Specialist | SeatGeek
With a Master of Science in Information from the University of Michigan - School of Information, I am a seasoned Product Designer currently at SeatGeek. My expertise spans user interface design, wireframing, prototyping, and enhancing user experiences through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Previously, I served as a Graduate Student Instructor for a beginner Python programming course and gained valuable experience as a Product Management Intern at NBCUniversal, where I led projects and conducted user research. My background also includes roles as a UX Designer and Researcher, focusing on participatory design and user interviews, and as a UX Designer/Product Owner at PNC, where I designed mobile application experiences and conducted market research. My educational journey also includes a Bachelor of Science in Information and a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design from the University of Michigan.

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UX Design • Chicago, IL, US

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Top Talent like Erica 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.

Erica Poon

Product Designer
Ann Arbor, MI, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Product Designer

SeatGeekAs a Product Designer at SeatGeek, likely contributions include designing user interfaces, creating wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the user experience.
U

Graduate Student Instructor

University of Michigan - School of InformationAug 2022 - Apr 2023 • 9 mosGSI for SI 106, a beginner Python programming course
N

Product Management Intern

NBCUniversalJun 2022 - Aug 2022 • 3 mosWorked alongside developers, designers, and other stakeholders to assess Q3 needs and KPIs for the NBC News mobile app (iOS and Android). Led a project for the development of gaming within the NBC News app and presented to various stakeholders and executives, which led to the development of the TODAY Shows online game Todays Find. Assisted in increasing content discovery and redesigning the watching experience. Conducted user research, created user flows, journey maps, and other artifacts to assess ways of increasing user engagement.
U

UX Designer and Researcher

University of Michigan - School of InformationOct 2020 - Sep 2021 • 1 yrCoordinated participatory design sessions and user interviews to evaluate time banking as a viable solution for low-income communities to access transportation. Analyzed user information using qualitative UX methods such as coding. Created storyboards and wireframes of designs to facilitate exchanges through time banks.
P

UX Designer / Product Owner

PNCMay 2021 - Jul 2021 • 3 mosDesigned the notification experience on PNCs mobile application for both new and existing PNC customers. Led acceptance testing as a product owner for PNCs mobile application. Created an interactive student-focused mobile experience and scheduling hub for in-person branch visits. Conducted and presented market research to various stakeholders on potential features to improve the PNC mobile experience.

Education

U

University of Michigan - School of Information

Master of Science - MS, Information2022 - 2023
U

University of Michigan - School of Information

Bachelor of Science - BS, Information2020 - 2022
U

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Art and Design2017 - 2022

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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