Top Talent like Hien Trang 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.

Hien Trang Nguyen

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer | UX & Branding Specialist
With a Master of Science in Integrated Design & Media from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Fine/Studio Arts from Texas Christian University, I have honed my skills in design and user experience. Currently, as a Product Designer at Known Source, I lead the redesign of retail websites, focusing on accessibility and user pathways. Previously, at NYU, I enhanced the UX architecture for grad admissions, significantly boosting social media engagement through a virtual tour experience. My experience at Johnson & Johnson involved developing a cohesive global brand identity, while at Industrial Color, I executed digital campaigns for Urban Decay. At Porter Novelli, I specialized in branding and creating visually appealing content across various platforms. My work is characterized by a blend of creative innovation and strategic design, ensuring impactful user experiences and brand representation.

Work History

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Product Designer

Known SourceAt Known Source, I led the redesign of their retail website, implementing a new design system grounded in atomic design principles and integrating WCAG 2.0 accessibility guidelines. My work included conducting extensive testing of over 10 prototype mockups and heuristic evaluations, which played a critical role in refining and validating the design concept. I also analyzed online shopping user pathways, creating journey maps tailored to the unique needs of the second-hand fashion marketplace.
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User Experience Designer

New York UniversitySep 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 4 mosIn my role at NYU Grad Admissions, I directed the UX architecture redesign, enhancing content structure and navigation to simplify the application process for grad candidates. My responsibilities included crafting content design for digital platforms, focusing on accessibility compliance. A notable achievement was creating a virtual tour experience for prospective students, which led to a threefold increase in social media traffic. I utilized Figma for website design and Adobe Creative Suite for social media content across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Branding Designer II

Johnson & JohnsonAug 2021 - Apr 2022 • 9 mosAt Johnson & Johnson, I contributed significantly to the development of a global brand identity, ensuring cohesive content representation across all platforms. My role involved developing and realizing bold design concepts, effectively balancing creative innovation with the brand's strategic needs.
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Brand Designer

Industrial ColorJul 2021 - Oct 2021 • 4 mosWorking with Industrial Color, I collaborated closely with Creative Directors and team members to execute dynamic digital campaigns, aligning with client objectives and brand identity. I executed the design of web and email experiences for Urban Decays Cybersmile Campaign, blending innovative visual design with strategic UX considerations.
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Graphic Designer

Porter NovelliJul 2021 - Sep 2021 • 3 mosAt Porter Novelli, my role centered around branding and effectively integrating a diverse array of deliverables across various channels. This encompassed developing social media designs and campaigns, crafting engaging PowerPoint presentations, creating informative infographics, and designing concise one-pagers - making complex, data-rich information accessible, digestible, and visually appealing to a wide range of audiences.

Education

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New York University

Master of Science - MS, Integrated Design & Media2022 - 2024
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Texas Christian University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fine/Studio Arts, General2017 - 2021
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Hanoi - Amsterdam High school for the Gifted

Chemistry2014 - 2017

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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Product Designer | UX & Branding Specialist
With a Master of Science in Integrated Design & Media from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Fine/Studio Arts from Texas Christian University, I have honed my skills in design and user experience. Currently, as a Product Designer at Known Source, I lead the redesign of retail websites, focusing on accessibility and user pathways. Previously, at NYU, I enhanced the UX architecture for grad admissions, significantly boosting social media engagement through a virtual tour experience. My experience at Johnson & Johnson involved developing a cohesive global brand identity, while at Industrial Color, I executed digital campaigns for Urban Decay. At Porter Novelli, I specialized in branding and creating visually appealing content across various platforms. My work is characterized by a blend of creative innovation and strategic design, ensuring impactful user experiences and brand representation.

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 Hien Trang 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.

Hien Trang Nguyen

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

K

Product Designer

Known SourceAt Known Source, I led the redesign of their retail website, implementing a new design system grounded in atomic design principles and integrating WCAG 2.0 accessibility guidelines. My work included conducting extensive testing of over 10 prototype mockups and heuristic evaluations, which played a critical role in refining and validating the design concept. I also analyzed online shopping user pathways, creating journey maps tailored to the unique needs of the second-hand fashion marketplace.
N

User Experience Designer

New York UniversitySep 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 4 mosIn my role at NYU Grad Admissions, I directed the UX architecture redesign, enhancing content structure and navigation to simplify the application process for grad candidates. My responsibilities included crafting content design for digital platforms, focusing on accessibility compliance. A notable achievement was creating a virtual tour experience for prospective students, which led to a threefold increase in social media traffic. I utilized Figma for website design and Adobe Creative Suite for social media content across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
J

Branding Designer II

Johnson & JohnsonAug 2021 - Apr 2022 • 9 mosAt Johnson & Johnson, I contributed significantly to the development of a global brand identity, ensuring cohesive content representation across all platforms. My role involved developing and realizing bold design concepts, effectively balancing creative innovation with the brand's strategic needs.
I

Brand Designer

Industrial ColorJul 2021 - Oct 2021 • 4 mosWorking with Industrial Color, I collaborated closely with Creative Directors and team members to execute dynamic digital campaigns, aligning with client objectives and brand identity. I executed the design of web and email experiences for Urban Decays Cybersmile Campaign, blending innovative visual design with strategic UX considerations.
P

Graphic Designer

Porter NovelliJul 2021 - Sep 2021 • 3 mosAt Porter Novelli, my role centered around branding and effectively integrating a diverse array of deliverables across various channels. This encompassed developing social media designs and campaigns, crafting engaging PowerPoint presentations, creating informative infographics, and designing concise one-pagers - making complex, data-rich information accessible, digestible, and visually appealing to a wide range of audiences.

Education

N

New York University

Master of Science - MS, Integrated Design & Media2022 - 2024
T

Texas Christian University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fine/Studio Arts, General2017 - 2021
H

Hanoi - Amsterdam High school for the Gifted

Chemistry2014 - 2017

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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