Top Talent like Jed 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.

Jed Blankson

Product Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer | UX Specialist | Researcher
With a Master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction Design from City, University of London and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Southampton, I bring a unique blend of technical and social insights to my role as a Product Designer at Beauhurst. My experience spans various industries, having worked as a UX Designer at MMT Digital, where I designed digital solutions across travel, finance, and pet care sectors. I also served as a Social Researcher at Kantar, contributing to research studies and data analysis. Additionally, I co-founded BN123 Music, overseeing operations and business strategies, and worked as a Management Assistant/A&R at XVII Music Group, scouting talent and managing artist relations. My diverse background equips me with a holistic approach to design and user experience.

Work History

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Product Designer

BeauhurstWorking within the product team, I work closely with product managers and dev teams to design new features and to improve Beauhurst's SaaS data platform which contains detailed information on some of the UK's fastest growing companies. Beauhurst is used by clients from over 20 different industries and sectors.
M

UX Designer

MMT DigitalJul 2021 - Oct 2022 • 1 yr 4 mosI worked closely with product managers, developers, and engineering teams to design digital solutions for clients across a range of industries including travel, finance, and pet care. My work spanned from conducting user research and wireframing to creating accessible UI designs and user testing. As part of this, I facilitated ideation workshops, working collaboratively with clients to discover and understand the vision for their digital services, using user-focused insights to bring ideas to life. Alongside this, I was involved in Hackathons, design talks, and design team ideation sessions which helped improve my design skills.
K

Social Researcher

KantarJan 2020 - Mar 2022 • 2 yrs 3 mosAs a Social Researcher, I likely contributed to designing and conducting research studies, analyzing data, and providing insights to inform social policies and business strategies.
B

Co-Founder

BN123 MusicMar 2016 - Mar 2022 • 6 yrs 1 moAs a Co-Founder, I likely played a key role in establishing and growing the company, overseeing operations, and developing business strategies.
X

Management Assistant / A&R

XVII Music GroupMar 2019 - Jan 2020 • 11 mosScouting local urban talent to expand the label's roster and arranging meetings. Marketing, pitching, and globally distributing music from artists. Liaising with artists/artist managers and negotiating contracts for single releases. Planning and releasing multiple projects from artists. Acting as a point liaison for artists and stakeholders.

Education

C

City, University of London

Msc, Human Computer Interaction Design2020 - 2021
U

University of Southampton

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Sociology2015 - 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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Product Designer | UX Specialist | Researcher
With a Master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction Design from City, University of London and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Southampton, I bring a unique blend of technical and social insights to my role as a Product Designer at Beauhurst. My experience spans various industries, having worked as a UX Designer at MMT Digital, where I designed digital solutions across travel, finance, and pet care sectors. I also served as a Social Researcher at Kantar, contributing to research studies and data analysis. Additionally, I co-founded BN123 Music, overseeing operations and business strategies, and worked as a Management Assistant/A&R at XVII Music Group, scouting talent and managing artist relations. My diverse background equips me with a holistic approach to design and user experience.

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 Jed 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.

Jed Blankson

Product Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

B

Product Designer

BeauhurstWorking within the product team, I work closely with product managers and dev teams to design new features and to improve Beauhurst's SaaS data platform which contains detailed information on some of the UK's fastest growing companies. Beauhurst is used by clients from over 20 different industries and sectors.
M

UX Designer

MMT DigitalJul 2021 - Oct 2022 • 1 yr 4 mosI worked closely with product managers, developers, and engineering teams to design digital solutions for clients across a range of industries including travel, finance, and pet care. My work spanned from conducting user research and wireframing to creating accessible UI designs and user testing. As part of this, I facilitated ideation workshops, working collaboratively with clients to discover and understand the vision for their digital services, using user-focused insights to bring ideas to life. Alongside this, I was involved in Hackathons, design talks, and design team ideation sessions which helped improve my design skills.
K

Social Researcher

KantarJan 2020 - Mar 2022 • 2 yrs 3 mosAs a Social Researcher, I likely contributed to designing and conducting research studies, analyzing data, and providing insights to inform social policies and business strategies.
B

Co-Founder

BN123 MusicMar 2016 - Mar 2022 • 6 yrs 1 moAs a Co-Founder, I likely played a key role in establishing and growing the company, overseeing operations, and developing business strategies.
X

Management Assistant / A&R

XVII Music GroupMar 2019 - Jan 2020 • 11 mosScouting local urban talent to expand the label's roster and arranging meetings. Marketing, pitching, and globally distributing music from artists. Liaising with artists/artist managers and negotiating contracts for single releases. Planning and releasing multiple projects from artists. Acting as a point liaison for artists and stakeholders.

Education

C

City, University of London

Msc, Human Computer Interaction Design2020 - 2021
U

University of Southampton

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Sociology2015 - 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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