Top Talent like Jake 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.

Jake Gu

Product Designer • Toronto, ON, CA
V-Ray
Design Thinking
User Flows
User Interface Design
UX research
Design Research
UX
Usability Testing
Design
UI/UX Design
Prototyping
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
UX Designer | Product Design Specialist
With a strong foundation in both architectural engineering and user experience design, I am a dedicated professional currently pursuing a Master's degree in User Experience Design at the University of Toronto. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Waterloo. My professional journey includes roles as a Product Designer at Adaptis and Blueprint, where I focused on enhancing user experience and product functionality. I also served as a UX Designer at Veriday, where I honed my skills in research, design, and testing of digital products. My academic experience includes research assistant roles at the University of Waterloo, where I contributed to projects involving data collection, analysis, and image interpretation. My diverse background equips me with a unique perspective on design and user experience, driving my passion for creating intuitive and impactful digital solutions.

Work History

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Product Designer

AdaptisAs a Product Designer, likely contributed to the design and development of user-friendly products, focusing on user experience and interface design.
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Product Designer

Blueprint, Technology for Non-ProfitsSep 2023 - May 2024 • 9 mosAs a Product Designer, likely worked on creating and improving digital solutions for non-profit organizations, enhancing user experience and product functionality.
V

UX Designer

VeridaySep 2022 - Dec 2022 • 4 mosAs a UX Designer, likely focused on improving user experience through research, design, and testing of digital products.
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Research Assistant

University of WaterlooApr 2022 - Sep 2022 • 6 mosAs a Research Assistant, likely assisted in academic research projects, data collection, and analysis.
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Image Analysis Research Assistant

University of WaterlooJan 2021 - Apr 2021 • 4 mosAs an Image Analysis Research Assistant, likely focused on analyzing and interpreting image data for research purposes.

Education

U

University of Toronto

Master's degree, User Experience Design2023 - 2025
U

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Architectural Engineering2018 - 2023
P

Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School

Ontario Secondary School Diploma2014 - 2018

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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UX Designer | Product Design Specialist
With a strong foundation in both architectural engineering and user experience design, I am a dedicated professional currently pursuing a Master's degree in User Experience Design at the University of Toronto. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Waterloo. My professional journey includes roles as a Product Designer at Adaptis and Blueprint, where I focused on enhancing user experience and product functionality. I also served as a UX Designer at Veriday, where I honed my skills in research, design, and testing of digital products. My academic experience includes research assistant roles at the University of Waterloo, where I contributed to projects involving data collection, analysis, and image interpretation. My diverse background equips me with a unique perspective on design and user experience, driving my passion for creating intuitive and impactful digital solutions.

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 Jake 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.

Jake Gu

Product Designer • Toronto, ON, CA
V-Ray
Design Thinking
User Flows
User Interface Design
UX research
Design Research
UX
Usability Testing
Design
UI/UX Design
Prototyping
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

A

Product Designer

AdaptisAs a Product Designer, likely contributed to the design and development of user-friendly products, focusing on user experience and interface design.
B

Product Designer

Blueprint, Technology for Non-ProfitsSep 2023 - May 2024 • 9 mosAs a Product Designer, likely worked on creating and improving digital solutions for non-profit organizations, enhancing user experience and product functionality.
V

UX Designer

VeridaySep 2022 - Dec 2022 • 4 mosAs a UX Designer, likely focused on improving user experience through research, design, and testing of digital products.
U

Research Assistant

University of WaterlooApr 2022 - Sep 2022 • 6 mosAs a Research Assistant, likely assisted in academic research projects, data collection, and analysis.
U

Image Analysis Research Assistant

University of WaterlooJan 2021 - Apr 2021 • 4 mosAs an Image Analysis Research Assistant, likely focused on analyzing and interpreting image data for research purposes.

Education

U

University of Toronto

Master's degree, User Experience Design2023 - 2025
U

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Architectural Engineering2018 - 2023
P

Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School

Ontario Secondary School Diploma2014 - 2018

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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