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 Yu

Product Designer
UI Designer
UX Designer
Markham, ON, CA
Prototyping
InDesign
Wireframing
JavaScript
Product Strategy
Agile
Journey Mapping
User Research
Figma
Illustrator
Usability Testing
Product Design
CSS
Adobe Photoshop
HTML
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Innovative Product Designer | Seeking 2026 New Grad Opportunities | Banking, Fintech, SaaS, Crypto, and EdTech Experience | Arts & Business Student at University of Waterloo
Grace Yu is a product designer and UX strategist with experience spanning banking, fintech, SaaS, crypto, and edtech startups. I'm currently pursuing post-graduate opportunities in 2026. My work includes internships at Scotiabank, TD Bank, Harpie, AccessAlly, Skillify, and Enbridge, with Hack The North and HawkHacks recognition. I mentor design at UW/UX, have served as a TA for UX courses, and have held leadership roles such as President of UWCSA and Design Executive of the Arts & Business Society. Portfolio at https://gracejyu.com.

Projects

VirtuDrip — HawkHacks @ Wilfrid Laurier University

Won 2nd place out of 700+ participants at a 36-hour hackathon by designing brand identity, website, and mobile prototypes.

Ponder — Hack the North @ University of Waterloo

Led UX/UI design of an AI meditation app; delivered 14 high-fidelity screens and 4 user flows; launched MVP for iOS in February 2024, gaining 100+ users in the first month.See More

Work History

S

Visual Designer

ScotiabankMay 2025 - Aug 2025 • 4 mosClient Experience Strategy
T

User Experience Designer

TD BankJan 2025 - Apr 2025 • 4 mosDefined UX strategy roadmap for a homeowner’s journey by leveraging user research insights; led design, prototyping, and concept testing of an innovative tool to help prospective home buyers understand their personal affordability. Created North Star vision to guide affordability-focused initiatives.
H

Product Designer

HarpieSep 2024 - Jan 2025 • 5 mosLed the design and launch of Harpie Rewards by implementing gamification features (points, referrals, leaderboard) driving high user engagement and activation; redesigned Wallet 2FA to optimize visual hierarchy and reduce friction.
H

Product Design Intern

HarpieJun 2024 - Aug 2024 • 3 mosEnhanced the onboarding experience and redesigned Wallet 2FA (multichain RPC) to help web3 users safely conduct transactions.
U

Teaching Assistant for User Experience Design

University of WaterlooMay 2024 - Aug 2024 • 4 mosTA for BET 350 — Provided personalized feedback and mentorship to 200 students on user-centered design thinking.
A

Digital Marketing Technologist

AccessAllySep 2023 - Dec 2023 • 4 mosLed UX improvements for a WordPress LMS plugin, prioritized 1000+ feature requests, designed key features, and facilitated developer handoff.
S

Product Design & Marketing Manager

SkillifyJan 2023 - Apr 2023 • 4 mosLed UX/UI for core features of a coding bootcamp’s landing page and student portal; managed marketing roadmap across 5 channels and launched MVP in April 2023.
E

Customer Care Operations

EnbridgeMay 2022 - Sep 2022 • 5 mosManaged cheque database and payments; maintained Excel databases; supported invoicing and customer data accuracy.
T

Barista

Tiger SugarJul 2020 - Aug 2021 • 1 yr 2 mosIndependently managed shop operations; earned 5-star Google reviews for service; trained and supervised new staff.
C

Accounting Assistant

CHENG-CHUNG YU PROFESSIONAL CORP.Mar 2017 - May 2021 • 4 yrs 3 mosSupported CEO with tax returns, financial statements, and client requests; prepared tax returns, financial statements, and invoicing.

Education

U

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Arts & Business, Communication Arts & Design Practice2021 - 2026
N

National Taiwan University

Exchange, College of Management2025
M

Markville Secondary School

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates2017 - 2021

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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Innovative Product Designer | Seeking 2026 New Grad Opportunities | Banking, Fintech, SaaS, Crypto, and EdTech Experience | Arts & Business Student at University of Waterloo
Grace Yu is a product designer and UX strategist with experience spanning banking, fintech, SaaS, crypto, and edtech startups. I'm currently pursuing post-graduate opportunities in 2026. My work includes internships at Scotiabank, TD Bank, Harpie, AccessAlly, Skillify, and Enbridge, with Hack The North and HawkHacks recognition. I mentor design at UW/UX, have served as a TA for UX courses, and have held leadership roles such as President of UWCSA and Design Executive of the Arts & Business Society. Portfolio at https://gracejyu.com.

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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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 Yu

Product Designer
UI Designer
UX Designer
Markham, ON, CA
Prototyping
InDesign
Wireframing
JavaScript
Product Strategy
Agile
Journey Mapping
User Research
Figma
Illustrator
Usability Testing
Product Design
CSS
Adobe Photoshop
HTML
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

VirtuDrip — HawkHacks @ Wilfrid Laurier University

Won 2nd place out of 700+ participants at a 36-hour hackathon by designing brand identity, website, and mobile prototypes.

Ponder — Hack the North @ University of Waterloo

Led UX/UI design of an AI meditation app; delivered 14 high-fidelity screens and 4 user flows; launched MVP for iOS in February 2024, gaining 100+ users in the first month.

Work History

S

Visual Designer

ScotiabankMay 2025 - Aug 2025 • 4 mosClient Experience Strategy
T

User Experience Designer

TD BankJan 2025 - Apr 2025 • 4 mosDefined UX strategy roadmap for a homeowner’s journey by leveraging user research insights; led design, prototyping, and concept testing of an innovative tool to help prospective home buyers understand their personal affordability. Created North Star vision to guide affordability-focused initiatives.
H

Product Designer

HarpieSep 2024 - Jan 2025 • 5 mosLed the design and launch of Harpie Rewards by implementing gamification features (points, referrals, leaderboard) driving high user engagement and activation; redesigned Wallet 2FA to optimize visual hierarchy and reduce friction.
H

Product Design Intern

HarpieJun 2024 - Aug 2024 • 3 mosEnhanced the onboarding experience and redesigned Wallet 2FA (multichain RPC) to help web3 users safely conduct transactions.
U

Teaching Assistant for User Experience Design

University of WaterlooMay 2024 - Aug 2024 • 4 mosTA for BET 350 — Provided personalized feedback and mentorship to 200 students on user-centered design thinking.
A

Digital Marketing Technologist

AccessAllySep 2023 - Dec 2023 • 4 mosLed UX improvements for a WordPress LMS plugin, prioritized 1000+ feature requests, designed key features, and facilitated developer handoff.
S

Product Design & Marketing Manager

SkillifyJan 2023 - Apr 2023 • 4 mosLed UX/UI for core features of a coding bootcamp’s landing page and student portal; managed marketing roadmap across 5 channels and launched MVP in April 2023.
E

Customer Care Operations

EnbridgeMay 2022 - Sep 2022 • 5 mosManaged cheque database and payments; maintained Excel databases; supported invoicing and customer data accuracy.
T

Barista

Tiger SugarJul 2020 - Aug 2021 • 1 yr 2 mosIndependently managed shop operations; earned 5-star Google reviews for service; trained and supervised new staff.
C

Accounting Assistant

CHENG-CHUNG YU PROFESSIONAL CORP.Mar 2017 - May 2021 • 4 yrs 3 mosSupported CEO with tax returns, financial statements, and client requests; prepared tax returns, financial statements, and invoicing.

Education

U

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Arts & Business, Communication Arts & Design Practice2021 - 2026
N

National Taiwan University

Exchange, College of Management2025
M

Markville Secondary School

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates2017 - 2021

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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