Top Talent like Esther 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.

Esther Kuan

UX Designer • Project Manager • Daly City, CA, US
User Personas
Playtesting
Process Improvement
Design Systems
Web Accessibility
Heuristic Evaluation
User-Centered Design
Design Thinking
User Flows
Usability Testing
Prototyping
UI/UX Design
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
User-Centered Design, Product Operations, Project Management
Hi I am Esther, a UX designer and program manager with a passion for design and a knack for building out timelines, managing ticket systems, and organizing information. I thrive in cross-functional work environments and enjoy supporting designers in running more efficient and meaningful workflows. Connect with me at estherikuan@yahoo.com.

Projects

Reach for the Stars

Event Experience Design for talent recruitment professionals

Work History

Y

UX Program Manager (via Millenium software)

YouTubeSep 2023 - Dec 2024 • 1 yr 4 mosSupporting ACE GenAI team to help establish process and provide operational support for the team. Supporting Media Generator UX design lead for process and design.
R

User Experience Designer

Robert HalfSep 2022 - Sep 2023 • 1 yr 1 moDesigning the intranet system with Sharepoint Classic and Sharepoint Modern to keep 10,000+ users up to date with the latest information.
O

Jr Technical Project Manager

OsmoJun 2020 - Jul 2022 • 2 yrs 2 mosManage projects end-to-end from ideation, production to launch. This includes ensuring timeliness for each deliverable and communicating risks regarding project delays for the Reading Adventure program. Establish and improve processes for the PM and cross-functional teams, including creating a hardware timeline model, working with designers to create new flows for art proofing, and setting up PM work flows on Miro.
S

Packaging Supply Chain

SunPower CorporationFeb 2019 - May 2020 • 1 yr 4 mosAssisted in creation and implementation of packaging parts for new module frames for solar panels and validation of the packaging configuration via ISTA and shipping testing standards while maintaining cross-functional communication. Collaborated with global suppliers and worked with various plastics materials including nylon and PP for packaging corner clips. Created and updated SOPs for testing procedures and packaging procedures as needed. Identified and implemented packaging cost reduction solutions with the sustainability team, following SunPower environmental guidelines.
B

Packaging Development

Benefit CosmeticsJul 2018 - Jan 2019 • 7 mosAssisted the packaging department with various tasks including utilizing excel for project tracking to help secure timely project launch dates. Proofchecked packaging information with QA before mass production and worked cross-functionally with art to establish packaging graphics. Created and organized packaging specifications for supplier reference.

Education

M

Maryland Institute College of Art

MPS, UX Design2021 - 2022
S

San José State University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Packaging Science2014 - 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
User-Centered Design, Product Operations, Project Management
Hi I am Esther, a UX designer and program manager with a passion for design and a knack for building out timelines, managing ticket systems, and organizing information. I thrive in cross-functional work environments and enjoy supporting designers in running more efficient and meaningful workflows. Connect with me at estherikuan@yahoo.com.

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 Esther 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.

Esther Kuan

UX Designer • Project Manager • Daly City, CA, US
User Personas
Playtesting
Process Improvement
Design Systems
Web Accessibility
Heuristic Evaluation
User-Centered Design
Design Thinking
User Flows
Usability Testing
Prototyping
UI/UX Design
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Reach for the Stars

Event Experience Design for talent recruitment professionals

Work History

Y

UX Program Manager (via Millenium software)

YouTubeSep 2023 - Dec 2024 • 1 yr 4 mosSupporting ACE GenAI team to help establish process and provide operational support for the team. Supporting Media Generator UX design lead for process and design.
R

User Experience Designer

Robert HalfSep 2022 - Sep 2023 • 1 yr 1 moDesigning the intranet system with Sharepoint Classic and Sharepoint Modern to keep 10,000+ users up to date with the latest information.
O

Jr Technical Project Manager

OsmoJun 2020 - Jul 2022 • 2 yrs 2 mosManage projects end-to-end from ideation, production to launch. This includes ensuring timeliness for each deliverable and communicating risks regarding project delays for the Reading Adventure program. Establish and improve processes for the PM and cross-functional teams, including creating a hardware timeline model, working with designers to create new flows for art proofing, and setting up PM work flows on Miro.
S

Packaging Supply Chain

SunPower CorporationFeb 2019 - May 2020 • 1 yr 4 mosAssisted in creation and implementation of packaging parts for new module frames for solar panels and validation of the packaging configuration via ISTA and shipping testing standards while maintaining cross-functional communication. Collaborated with global suppliers and worked with various plastics materials including nylon and PP for packaging corner clips. Created and updated SOPs for testing procedures and packaging procedures as needed. Identified and implemented packaging cost reduction solutions with the sustainability team, following SunPower environmental guidelines.
B

Packaging Development

Benefit CosmeticsJul 2018 - Jan 2019 • 7 mosAssisted the packaging department with various tasks including utilizing excel for project tracking to help secure timely project launch dates. Proofchecked packaging information with QA before mass production and worked cross-functionally with art to establish packaging graphics. Created and organized packaging specifications for supplier reference.

Education

M

Maryland Institute College of Art

MPS, UX Design2021 - 2022
S

San José State University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Packaging Science2014 - 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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