Top Talent like Hiro 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.

Hiro Matsui

UX Designer
Savannah, GA, US
Photoshop
Figma
Illustrator
Accessibility
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Design Leader: Goal-Oriented, Vision-Driven UX, Scalable Systems
I specialize in creating design systems that enhance creativity and drive innovative results. My work aims to produce products that everyone wants to use and loves. With extensive experience in UX/UI design, product design, and design systems in industries like technology and design, I bring a comprehensive approach to design leadership. Additionally, I have experience in e-commerce UX, financial UX, and business automation UX, with a strong focus on scalable systems and strategic alignment.

Projects

Portfolio website

Past project work samples & personal shares.

Work History

C

Design Lead / Design System

ConsenSysDriving the evolution of MetaMask’s design system to scale Web3 experiences with clarity, consistency, and efficiency. Bridging design and code, ensuring the system empowers teams and accelerates product innovation in the decentralized ecosystem.
E

Product Design / Design Systems

EricssonMay 2021 - Feb 2022 • 10 mosDesigned and scaled a web-accessible, white-label design system for 5G web portals and native mobile apps within an internal tech acceleration startup. Led system growth and adoption, ensuring consistency and efficiency across platforms.
C

Product Design / Design Systems

Cornerstone OnDemandDec 2017 - May 2021 • 3 yrs 6 mosBuilt and led scalable atomic design systems for learning platforms, HR tools, and workflow builders. Drove UX consistency, led design critiques, and set measurable goals to enhance impact across products.
L

Senior & Lead UX Designer

LaserficheJan 2016 - Dec 2017 • 2 yrsLed UX/UI design for five SaaS products, driving business automation and digital transformation. Defined UX strategy, optimized UI frameworks, and conducted user research to improve usability and adoption.
Z

Product & Brand / Lead of Design

Zasso DesignFeb 2014 - Jun 2017 • 3 yrs 5 mosCo-founded and led the creative design for a kid's boutique fashion business. Led all aspects of product development from web design to product sourcing.
M

Lead Product Designer

Misaine Inc.Jun 2012 - Dec 2015 • 3 yrs 7 mosLed 3D form and usability design for Starbucks’ global tabletop and kitchenware. Collaborated with engineers and factories to deliver high-quality products, from concept to prototype, in a fast-paced environment.
P

Product Designer & Design Engineer Intern

PCAJul 2011 - Jun 2012 • 1 yrLearned so much about the art of packaging structure engineering. Loved the origami design exercise. Assisted in designing P.O.P display packaging and visual concepts. Designed CAD, pack-out and retail instruction sheets. Learned so much!
S

Design Tutor

Savannah College of Art and DesignAug 2010 - Jul 2011 • 1 yrHelped students achieve academic success in the field of industrial design, and a well-balanced, positive university experience. Tutored 3D CAD design tools such as Solidworks, Rhino, 2D design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator.

Education

U

Udacity

Nano-degree, Product Management2021
P

Progate

Online, Javascript • React2020
S

Savannah College of Art and Design

MA, Industrial Design2009 - 2011
S

State University of New York at Fredonia

Bachelor's, Interactive Design2004 - 2009

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
Design Leader: Goal-Oriented, Vision-Driven UX, Scalable Systems
I specialize in creating design systems that enhance creativity and drive innovative results. My work aims to produce products that everyone wants to use and loves. With extensive experience in UX/UI design, product design, and design systems in industries like technology and design, I bring a comprehensive approach to design leadership. Additionally, I have experience in e-commerce UX, financial UX, and business automation UX, with a strong focus on scalable systems and strategic alignment.

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 Hiro 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.

Hiro Matsui

UX Designer
Savannah, GA, US
Photoshop
Figma
Illustrator
Accessibility
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Portfolio website

Past project work samples & personal shares.

Work History

C

Design Lead / Design System

ConsenSysDriving the evolution of MetaMask’s design system to scale Web3 experiences with clarity, consistency, and efficiency. Bridging design and code, ensuring the system empowers teams and accelerates product innovation in the decentralized ecosystem.
E

Product Design / Design Systems

EricssonMay 2021 - Feb 2022 • 10 mosDesigned and scaled a web-accessible, white-label design system for 5G web portals and native mobile apps within an internal tech acceleration startup. Led system growth and adoption, ensuring consistency and efficiency across platforms.
C

Product Design / Design Systems

Cornerstone OnDemandDec 2017 - May 2021 • 3 yrs 6 mosBuilt and led scalable atomic design systems for learning platforms, HR tools, and workflow builders. Drove UX consistency, led design critiques, and set measurable goals to enhance impact across products.
L

Senior & Lead UX Designer

LaserficheJan 2016 - Dec 2017 • 2 yrsLed UX/UI design for five SaaS products, driving business automation and digital transformation. Defined UX strategy, optimized UI frameworks, and conducted user research to improve usability and adoption.
Z

Product & Brand / Lead of Design

Zasso DesignFeb 2014 - Jun 2017 • 3 yrs 5 mosCo-founded and led the creative design for a kid's boutique fashion business. Led all aspects of product development from web design to product sourcing.
M

Lead Product Designer

Misaine Inc.Jun 2012 - Dec 2015 • 3 yrs 7 mosLed 3D form and usability design for Starbucks’ global tabletop and kitchenware. Collaborated with engineers and factories to deliver high-quality products, from concept to prototype, in a fast-paced environment.
P

Product Designer & Design Engineer Intern

PCAJul 2011 - Jun 2012 • 1 yrLearned so much about the art of packaging structure engineering. Loved the origami design exercise. Assisted in designing P.O.P display packaging and visual concepts. Designed CAD, pack-out and retail instruction sheets. Learned so much!
S

Design Tutor

Savannah College of Art and DesignAug 2010 - Jul 2011 • 1 yrHelped students achieve academic success in the field of industrial design, and a well-balanced, positive university experience. Tutored 3D CAD design tools such as Solidworks, Rhino, 2D design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator.

Education

U

Udacity

Nano-degree, Product Management2021
P

Progate

Online, Javascript • React2020
S

Savannah College of Art and Design

MA, Industrial Design2009 - 2011
S

State University of New York at Fredonia

Bachelor's, Interactive Design2004 - 2009

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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