Top Talent like Isabel 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.

Isabel Z.

Product Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Seasoned UI/UX Designer and Innovator
With a Master of Design from the Institute of Design (2022-2024) and a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Nanjing Normal University (2007-2011), I am a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in UI/UX and product design. Currently, I serve as a Design Advocate at ID Academy, where I assist non-designers in prototyping and lead virtual ideation sessions. As a co-founder of Mindful Operation Mentor System, I leverage generative AI to support individuals with autism, earning the Audience Choice Award at the Kaplan Startup Accelerator. Previously, I held senior design roles at BesTV, where I led visual design iterations, enhanced user experiences, and received accolades for outstanding product design. My career is marked by a commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and user-centered design.

Work History

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Design Advocate

ID Academy, Institute of Design- Assist non-designers with Figma to prototype design solutions, enhancing concept testing and refinement. - Work closely with Professors and ID Academy Program Manager, coordinating schedules and project deliverables. - Lead virtual ideation sessions and team coaching meetings on Zoom, fostering active participation and collaboration.
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Product Designer, Co-founder

Mindful Operation Mentor System - StartupMindful Operation Mentor System (MOMS) utilizes generative AI to support individuals with autism by simplifying and translating real-time social cues, while providing the necessary insights, tools, and guidance to enhance social comfort. - Developed a tailored, support-focused ecosystem by leveraging insights from primary and secondary research. Co-designed the user experience with members of a vulnerable user group, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility. - Designed 8 user flows that significantly improved the user experience, enhancing understanding and support for individuals with ASD from various perspectives. - Shipped 2 features—real-time feedback and emotional management—that boosted user engagement and streamlined interactions. - Won the Audience Choice Award at the Kaplan Startup Accelerator, recognizing the impact and innovation of our project.
B

Senior UIUX Designer

BesTVApr 2018 - Jul 2022 • 4 yrs 4 mosResponsible for visual design iterations of a documentary project. Led the customers' experience research by focusing on user needs and improved the visual design of the final product. Collaborated with the product manager to successfully complete the product iteration design. Collaborated with the operation team to complete the visual design of the product activity plan, including special festivals and theme activities. Provided users with better interactive experiences, allowing users to have a visual experience of an immersive documentary.
B

UX Designer, Product Operation Department

BesTVJan 2015 - May 2018 • 3 yrs 5 mosDesigned the visual style of the BesTV Shopping Platform and the visual images of sub-business product marketing activities. Cooperated with the product manager and outside agencies to ensure high-quality deliverables and deadlines. Participated in the function design of the BesTV Shopping Platform; designed new product modules according to business changes, such as points, coupon functions, interactive function processes, and SMS business modules. Created 10+ versions, prioritizing the user journey to increase conversion and reduce abandonment on client sites. Received the third prize of the company's outstanding product in 2016.
B

Visual Designer, User Experience Department

BesTVJul 2011 - Dec 2014 • 3 yrs 6 mosLeveraged graphic expertise in enhancing many companies' images to ensure business growth. Designed various IPTV platform interface products, and promotional materials including advertisements, posters, catalogs and signboards. Participated in the design of the Stage One system of the company's set-top box interface, receiving financial and social gains. Participated in the design of the company's overseas vision system and promoted the expansion of the company's business scope.

Education

I

Institute of Design (ID)

Master of Design, Design2022 - 2024
N

Nanjing Normal University

Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communication Design2007 - 2011

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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Seasoned UI/UX Designer and Innovator
With a Master of Design from the Institute of Design (2022-2024) and a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Nanjing Normal University (2007-2011), I am a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in UI/UX and product design. Currently, I serve as a Design Advocate at ID Academy, where I assist non-designers in prototyping and lead virtual ideation sessions. As a co-founder of Mindful Operation Mentor System, I leverage generative AI to support individuals with autism, earning the Audience Choice Award at the Kaplan Startup Accelerator. Previously, I held senior design roles at BesTV, where I led visual design iterations, enhanced user experiences, and received accolades for outstanding product design. My career is marked by a commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and user-centered design.

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 Isabel 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.

Isabel Z.

Product Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

I

Design Advocate

ID Academy, Institute of Design- Assist non-designers with Figma to prototype design solutions, enhancing concept testing and refinement. - Work closely with Professors and ID Academy Program Manager, coordinating schedules and project deliverables. - Lead virtual ideation sessions and team coaching meetings on Zoom, fostering active participation and collaboration.
M

Product Designer, Co-founder

Mindful Operation Mentor System - StartupMindful Operation Mentor System (MOMS) utilizes generative AI to support individuals with autism by simplifying and translating real-time social cues, while providing the necessary insights, tools, and guidance to enhance social comfort. - Developed a tailored, support-focused ecosystem by leveraging insights from primary and secondary research. Co-designed the user experience with members of a vulnerable user group, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility. - Designed 8 user flows that significantly improved the user experience, enhancing understanding and support for individuals with ASD from various perspectives. - Shipped 2 features—real-time feedback and emotional management—that boosted user engagement and streamlined interactions. - Won the Audience Choice Award at the Kaplan Startup Accelerator, recognizing the impact and innovation of our project.
B

Senior UIUX Designer

BesTVApr 2018 - Jul 2022 • 4 yrs 4 mosResponsible for visual design iterations of a documentary project. Led the customers' experience research by focusing on user needs and improved the visual design of the final product. Collaborated with the product manager to successfully complete the product iteration design. Collaborated with the operation team to complete the visual design of the product activity plan, including special festivals and theme activities. Provided users with better interactive experiences, allowing users to have a visual experience of an immersive documentary.
B

UX Designer, Product Operation Department

BesTVJan 2015 - May 2018 • 3 yrs 5 mosDesigned the visual style of the BesTV Shopping Platform and the visual images of sub-business product marketing activities. Cooperated with the product manager and outside agencies to ensure high-quality deliverables and deadlines. Participated in the function design of the BesTV Shopping Platform; designed new product modules according to business changes, such as points, coupon functions, interactive function processes, and SMS business modules. Created 10+ versions, prioritizing the user journey to increase conversion and reduce abandonment on client sites. Received the third prize of the company's outstanding product in 2016.
B

Visual Designer, User Experience Department

BesTVJul 2011 - Dec 2014 • 3 yrs 6 mosLeveraged graphic expertise in enhancing many companies' images to ensure business growth. Designed various IPTV platform interface products, and promotional materials including advertisements, posters, catalogs and signboards. Participated in the design of the Stage One system of the company's set-top box interface, receiving financial and social gains. Participated in the design of the company's overseas vision system and promoted the expansion of the company's business scope.

Education

I

Institute of Design (ID)

Master of Design, Design2022 - 2024
N

Nanjing Normal University

Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communication Design2007 - 2011

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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