Farah Khan

Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Flyer Design

Illustrator

Motion Design

Visual Design

UI/UX Design

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

UX/UI Design Lead | Multidisciplinary Designer

With a diverse educational background in Fine Arts, Chemistry, UX Design, and Allied Health, I have cultivated a multifaceted career in design and user experience. As the UX/UI Design Lead at Hack for LA, I specialize in creating intuitive, responsive designs across various platforms, focusing on user-centered design and WCAG compliance. My role involves collaborating with product and development teams to enhance user experience through data visualization and effective CTAs. Previously, as a freelance Graphic Designer, I crafted impactful visual assets and social media strategies, boosting brand recognition and engagement. My tenure as Creative Director and Digital Media Manager at MJI honed my skills in visual design and digital media management, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement. With a strong foundation in both creative and technical domains, I am dedicated to delivering innovative design solutions that resonate with users and drive business success.

Work History

UX/UI Design Lead

Hack for LACollaborated with product management and development teams to design a workflow management tool, ensuring seamless integration and functionality for three key users. Prioritized data visualization and necessary CTAs to ensure ease of use for respective users. Contributed to the evolution of a WCAG-compliant design system. Currently working to create responsive and scalable design across desktop, mobile and tablet devices. Designed the UI architecture, interface, and interaction flow for new web applications, focusing on user experience and intuitive design. Developed conceptual sketches, diagrams, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate dashboard design ideas. Presented concepts and completed work to UX, product, and development teams, facilitating reviews and feedback to refine designs. Contributed to the product and design teams knowledge by sharing expertise in user-centered design and research activities and methods.

Graphic Designer

FreelanceProduced impactful visual assets, including logos, corporate identities, and marketing collateral such as brochures, book covers, event programs, postcards, posters, and flyers, resulting in increased brand recognition and customer engagement. Demonstrated expertise in e-commerce and consumer-facing digital advertising design, bringing a strong understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy to every project. Conceptualized and executed captivating wedding invitations, tailored to reflect each couple's unique vision, leading to heightened client satisfaction and positive word-of-mouth referrals. Orchestrated social media content strategies for small businesses, driving significant growth in online presence and follower engagement across platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest. Utilized data-driven research methodologies to inform content creation, resulting in a measurable uptick in user interaction and conversion rates.

Creative Director and Digital Media Manager

MJINov 2008 - Jan 2011 • 2 yrs 3 mosSpearheaded the visual design and production of marketing and distribution materials, resulting in enhanced brand visibility and increased audience engagement through postcards, informational brochures, and event flyers across digital and print media channels. Led the front-end development and ongoing maintenance of MJI's official organization website on the WordPress platform (MuslimsForJustice.org), contributing to a user-friendly online presence that effectively communicates the organization's mission and initiatives. Managed PHP mailing list, ensuring seamless communication with stakeholders and subscribers, resulting in improved outreach and engagement metrics.

Education

Brooklyn College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fine Arts2005 - 2010

Brooklyn College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry2005 - 2010

Kingsborough Community College

Certification, UX Design2020

Nassau Community College

Non-Degree, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services2019 - 2020

Similar Pangeans

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!