Top Talent like Grace 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.

Grace Kwak

UX Designer • UI Designer • Brand Designer • Dublin, CA, US
Graphic UI
UX
Shopify
Adobe Illustrator
Brand Development
Design Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Adobe Photoshop
Information Design
Canva
Mid Fidelity Wireframes
HTML/CSS
Etsy
E-Commerce
Card Sorting
Websites
Illustrator
Wireframing
Prototyping
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Design Thinking
Usability Testing
Figma
Web Accessibility
Mobile Design
User-Centered Design
UX research
Design Research
User Interface Design
User Flows
User Research
User Personas
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
UX UI Designer | Graphic Design | Financial Services Expert | Crafting User-Centric Solutions
I am a UX designer with a strong foundation in graphic design and over five years of experience in financial services. My unique background allows me to create user-centered designs that balance visual appeal with functionality. Through my work in the financial industry, I have gained valuable insights into customer needs, helping me craft intuitive and effective solutions based on real-world feedback. I am passionate about improving user experiences by designing user-friendly and visually engaging interfaces, ensuring seamless interactions that meet users' needs and business goals. I am currently advancing my expertise in AI-driven experiences through Stanford Online’s UI/UX Design for AI Products course.

Projects

UX UI Designer

The Konix is a gamified mobile app designed to help users learn the Korean language through interactive storytelling and bite-sized lessons. As the UX Designer, I collaborate with the product team to create engaging, intuitive learning experiences that make language acquisition fun and accessible. -Designed wireframes and interactive prototypes for game flow and lesson interactions. -Built low- to high-fidelity mockups for onboarding, lessons, and quizzes. -Iterated designs based on feedback from testers and internal stakeholders. See More

UX UI Designer

- Designed and optimized an e-commerce store by conducting market research, establishing brand identity, and developing a user-centered website. Achieved a 15% increase in user engagement in a month through continuous user experience improvements - Business Strategy & Brand Vision: Develop and define the brand’s mission, target audience, and unique value proposition. -Product Design & Development: Oversee and design product offerings. -Website Design & UX Design: Develop a visually appealing and user-friendly website that enhances customer journey and conversion rates.See More

Work History

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UX UI Designer

Bible Art For You- Business Strategy & Brand Vision: Develop and define the brand’s mission, target audience, and unique value proposition. -Product Design & Development: Oversee and design product offerings. -Website Design & UX Design: Develop a visually appealing and user-friendly website that enhances customer journey and conversion rates.
W

Personal Banker

Wells FargoJul 2018 - May 2021 • 2 yrs 11 mos-Introduce clients to tailored banking products aligned with their financial needs, gaining key insights into user behavior and trust factors that shaped a user-centered approach. -Account Management and troubleshooting of client accounts, ensuring smooth and secure access to services.
G

Brand Designer / Operation Manager

Grace Deli and CafeAug 2011 - Dec 2017 • 6 yrs 5 mos-Increased annual revenue by 300% through brand identity development, targeted marketing, and streamlined operations. -Achieved positive customer feedback and high retention, building a community-centric brand.

Education

S

Stanford Online

UI/UX Design for AI Products2024 - 2025
C

CareerFoundry

UX Design, UX Design2024
S

San José State University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graphic Design

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
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UX UI Designer | Graphic Design | Financial Services Expert | Crafting User-Centric Solutions
I am a UX designer with a strong foundation in graphic design and over five years of experience in financial services. My unique background allows me to create user-centered designs that balance visual appeal with functionality. Through my work in the financial industry, I have gained valuable insights into customer needs, helping me craft intuitive and effective solutions based on real-world feedback. I am passionate about improving user experiences by designing user-friendly and visually engaging interfaces, ensuring seamless interactions that meet users' needs and business goals. I am currently advancing my expertise in AI-driven experiences through Stanford Online’s UI/UX Design for AI Products course.

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 Grace 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.

Grace Kwak

UX Designer • UI Designer • Brand Designer • Dublin, CA, US
Graphic UI
UX
Shopify
Adobe Illustrator
Brand Development
Design Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Adobe Photoshop
Information Design
Canva
Mid Fidelity Wireframes
HTML/CSS
Etsy
E-Commerce
Card Sorting
Websites
Illustrator
Wireframing
Prototyping
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Design Thinking
Usability Testing
Figma
Web Accessibility
Mobile Design
User-Centered Design
UX research
Design Research
User Interface Design
User Flows
User Research
User Personas
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

UX UI Designer

The Konix is a gamified mobile app designed to help users learn the Korean language through interactive storytelling and bite-sized lessons. As the UX Designer, I collaborate with the product team to create engaging, intuitive learning experiences that make language acquisition fun and accessible. -Designed wireframes and interactive prototypes for game flow and lesson interactions. -Built low- to high-fidelity mockups for onboarding, lessons, and quizzes. -Iterated designs based on feedback from testers and internal stakeholders.

UX UI Designer

- Designed and optimized an e-commerce store by conducting market research, establishing brand identity, and developing a user-centered website. Achieved a 15% increase in user engagement in a month through continuous user experience improvements - Business Strategy & Brand Vision: Develop and define the brand’s mission, target audience, and unique value proposition. -Product Design & Development: Oversee and design product offerings. -Website Design & UX Design: Develop a visually appealing and user-friendly website that enhances customer journey and conversion rates.

Work History

B

UX UI Designer

Bible Art For You- Business Strategy & Brand Vision: Develop and define the brand’s mission, target audience, and unique value proposition. -Product Design & Development: Oversee and design product offerings. -Website Design & UX Design: Develop a visually appealing and user-friendly website that enhances customer journey and conversion rates.
W

Personal Banker

Wells FargoJul 2018 - May 2021 • 2 yrs 11 mos-Introduce clients to tailored banking products aligned with their financial needs, gaining key insights into user behavior and trust factors that shaped a user-centered approach. -Account Management and troubleshooting of client accounts, ensuring smooth and secure access to services.
G

Brand Designer / Operation Manager

Grace Deli and CafeAug 2011 - Dec 2017 • 6 yrs 5 mos-Increased annual revenue by 300% through brand identity development, targeted marketing, and streamlined operations. -Achieved positive customer feedback and high retention, building a community-centric brand.

Education

S

Stanford Online

UI/UX Design for AI Products2024 - 2025
C

CareerFoundry

UX Design, UX Design2024
S

San José State University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graphic Design

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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