Top Talent like Jong 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.

Jong Lee

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer | UX & Journalism Expert
With a diverse background in UX design, journalism, and education, I bring a unique blend of skills to the table. I am currently a Product Designer at Radical AI, where I apply my expertise in user-centered design. My journey in UX design began with a certificate from Springboard, complemented by hands-on experience as a UX Designer Trainee. I hold a Master's degree in Journalism from Ball State University and a Bachelor's in Print Journalism from the University of Houston. My previous roles include UX Designer at Prolog, Podcast Producer at RFC Media, and Teacher at various institutions. These experiences have honed my abilities in storytelling, empathy, and problem-solving, making me adept at creating engaging and effective user experiences.

Work History

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Product Designer

Radical AIProduct Designer for Radical AI
S

UX Designer Trainee

SpringboardMastering skills in sketching, wireframing, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing as a part of a framework focused on the discovery, design, and evaluation phases of user-centered design.
P

UX Designer

PrologJan 2024 - Feb 2024 • 2 mosProlog is a powerful tool designed to staff writers for shows more effectively and provide a more efficient way to put together the team you want on your show. Prolog puts your entire team of writers on one platform so your team can collaborate on one platform. Our job was to create a team-building function for Prolog that showrunners can utilize to build their perfect and ideal team that provides real-time budget for the team, notes that showrunners can use, a roster of names that showrunners can switch in and out if needed, and much more.
R

Podcast Producer

RFC MediaJul 2022 - May 2023 • 11 mosFocused on creating engaging experiences. Used a user-centric approach, aimed to understand the client's audience's needs, preferences, and behaviors. Used research and analysis to gather insights, as well as an iterative process of refinement based on feedback. Storytelling was a key tool, that helped to create compelling narratives that resonate with listeners or guide users through a podcasts. Collaboration was also essential. The job required empathy, creativity, and a commitment to delivering high-quality experiences that meet the needs of their audience or users.
V

Teacher

Various CompaniesAug 2020 - May 2022 • 1 yr 10 mosFocused on understanding and empathizing with students and other teachers. Aimed to create engaging experiences. Required strong communication skills to convey information clearly and adaptability to adjust to feedback and changing needs. Problem-solving is central to identifying and address learning gaps. Continuous learning is also essential. Played a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for my students, requiring a blend of empathy, creativity, and adaptability.

Education

S

Springboard

UX Design Career Track Certificate2023 - 2024
B

Ball State University

Master's degree, Journalism2020 - 2023
C

Coursera

2022
U

University of Houston

Bachelor's, Print Journalism2004 - 2008

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

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Product Designer | UX & Journalism Expert
With a diverse background in UX design, journalism, and education, I bring a unique blend of skills to the table. I am currently a Product Designer at Radical AI, where I apply my expertise in user-centered design. My journey in UX design began with a certificate from Springboard, complemented by hands-on experience as a UX Designer Trainee. I hold a Master's degree in Journalism from Ball State University and a Bachelor's in Print Journalism from the University of Houston. My previous roles include UX Designer at Prolog, Podcast Producer at RFC Media, and Teacher at various institutions. These experiences have honed my abilities in storytelling, empathy, and problem-solving, making me adept at creating engaging and effective user experiences.

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 Jong 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.

Jong Lee

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

R

Product Designer

Radical AIProduct Designer for Radical AI
S

UX Designer Trainee

SpringboardMastering skills in sketching, wireframing, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing as a part of a framework focused on the discovery, design, and evaluation phases of user-centered design.
P

UX Designer

PrologJan 2024 - Feb 2024 • 2 mosProlog is a powerful tool designed to staff writers for shows more effectively and provide a more efficient way to put together the team you want on your show. Prolog puts your entire team of writers on one platform so your team can collaborate on one platform. Our job was to create a team-building function for Prolog that showrunners can utilize to build their perfect and ideal team that provides real-time budget for the team, notes that showrunners can use, a roster of names that showrunners can switch in and out if needed, and much more.
R

Podcast Producer

RFC MediaJul 2022 - May 2023 • 11 mosFocused on creating engaging experiences. Used a user-centric approach, aimed to understand the client's audience's needs, preferences, and behaviors. Used research and analysis to gather insights, as well as an iterative process of refinement based on feedback. Storytelling was a key tool, that helped to create compelling narratives that resonate with listeners or guide users through a podcasts. Collaboration was also essential. The job required empathy, creativity, and a commitment to delivering high-quality experiences that meet the needs of their audience or users.
V

Teacher

Various CompaniesAug 2020 - May 2022 • 1 yr 10 mosFocused on understanding and empathizing with students and other teachers. Aimed to create engaging experiences. Required strong communication skills to convey information clearly and adaptability to adjust to feedback and changing needs. Problem-solving is central to identifying and address learning gaps. Continuous learning is also essential. Played a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for my students, requiring a blend of empathy, creativity, and adaptability.

Education

S

Springboard

UX Design Career Track Certificate2023 - 2024
B

Ball State University

Master's degree, Journalism2020 - 2023
C

Coursera

2022
U

University of Houston

Bachelor's, Print Journalism2004 - 2008

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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