Top Talent like Julia 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.

Julia Chesbrough

UX Designer
Product Designer
Brand Designer
San Diego, CA, US
UX research
Product Design
Process Improvement
Product Strategy
Design Systems
Design Research
Graphic Design
User Research
Usability Testing
Rapid Prototyping
Low-fidelity
Wireframing
Prototyping
Design Thinking
UX Strategy
Logo Design
Mobile Design
Icon Design
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
User-Centered Design
Design
UX
User Flows
User Interface Design
User Personas
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Freelance Product Designer | ex Hinge, Spotify, Glossier | UX/UI Design
If you’re a trailblazing entrepreneur with a wild idea, you’re gonna want to hear this. Dreaming of having a designer join your team, know your company inside and out, and bring your product to life? With my design subscription service, you get to have it all! A revolutionary new way to work with a designer, a subscription gets me embedded in your team for as long as you need me. It’s simple, accessible, super flexible, and created for founders just like you.

Projects

Needle

When I first joined Needle, the product was already live but struggling to gain traction. It was overly complex, visually inconsistent, and hard to use. I worked closely with cofounders Mik and Wyatt for over two years to reimagine the entire experience from the ground up. Needle is a social music app that combines the best of Spotify and Instagram, letting people share songs they love and connect through music. Users can post tracks, comment, applaud, and save songs, creating a fun and personal space for discovery and connection. My work included UX strategy, marketing page design, UX and UI design, custom illustrations, design system creation, pitch deck design, and engineering handoff. Collaborating with Mik and Wyatt was an incredible experience. Together we transformed Needle into a clean, intuitive, and engaging platform that makes music feel social again.See More

Rizer

Meet Rizer, a home product designed to blend beauty and functionality. Rizer is a floor mat that transforms into a step stool, created to make everyday reach challenges easier while enhancing the look of any home. The Rizer team came to me to lead their market research, run a trademark database search, and create the final brand identity suite. My work focused on positioning Rizer as both a practical tool and an elevated home essential. The product is still in development, so while mockups are not yet available, the brand direction captures the warmth, simplicity, and quiet innovation at the heart of Rizer.See More

Present

Julie and Monika came to me with a unique request: to create an app that would simplify the art of being a great friend. Drawing from their personal experiences, we embarked on a collaborative journey that led to the birth of Present. This innovative product tackles common friendship challenges, such as forgetting birthdays and finding the perfect gift, all within a minimal, user-friendly interface. Through extensive user research and the integration of a thoughtful gift recommendation system, we successfully addressed their needs and aspirations. Our work together on "Present" is more than just a project; it's a testament to the power of technology in fostering human connections.See More

Prelude

I had the unique opportunity to help co-founders Michael and Andrew create Prelude from the ground up. Prelude is a tool designed to revolutionize inventory management for the cannabis industry. The project's core objectives included simplifying the ordering process, providing real-time stock insights, and delivering a user-friendly interface for dispensary owners and staff. Throughout this journey, we collaborated from concept to realization, conducting extensive research, designing the user experience, and overseeing meticulous development. By successfully addressing usability and data analytics challenges, we ensured that Prelude met industry standards. Working with Michael and Andrew as my clients was an incredible experience, and Prelude has already made a significant impact by improving efficiency and profitability in the cannabis dispensary sector, highlighting the power of user-centered design in niche industries.See More

UrbanEyes

I was brought on board by Charles, the CEO and founder of UrbanEyes.ai, to handle their logo and branding. From brainstorming ideas to execution, I led the charge in creating a distinctive and cohesive look for the brand. The logo and branding not only reflect Charles's vision for UrbanEyes.ai but also resonate with its core identity as a tool for AI-powered commercial real-estate investment. This project is a testament to our collaboration, ensuring the design aligns seamlessly with the company's goals and speaks authentically to its audience in the realm of cutting-edge technology and commercial real estate.See More

Playbook

Meet Playbook, a groundbreaking platform for music educators. Working with Sammy (CEO & Founder), our mission was to simplify lesson planning, offer a diverse song database, and streamline course organization. From concept to execution, we worked closely on research, UX/UI design, and development. By addressing unique challenges in music education, Playbook met our user’s specific needs, showcasing the impact of tailored solutions in niche industries.See More

Work History

N

Head of Design

Needle MusicAs Head of Design, responsible for leading the design team, overseeing design projects, and ensuring alignment with company goals.
J

Freelance Product UX/UI Designer

Julia ChesbroughTo the rule-breakers, the change-makers, and the trailblazers: you’re ready to disrupt the world with your idea. You’re ready to innovate; to create; to shake up the status quo. The only problem? You and your team don’t have the expertise, time, and energy to design an app that’ll bring your wild idea to life. You want to bring someone on who knows their stuff and can guide you through the whole process – someone who’ll act like part of your team (but without the commitment of a full-time hire). Seems too good to be true? It’s not – I’m Julia Chesbrough, and it sounds like we’re a match made in heaven.
P

Principal Product Designer

PreludeApr 2022 - May 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosAs Principal Product Designer, led design initiatives, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and contributed to product strategy.
G

Lead Product Designer

Glossier, Inc.Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 • 5 mosAs Lead Product Designer, managed design projects, mentored junior designers, and ensured design quality and consistency.
S

Product Designer

SpotifyMay 2020 - Jul 2021 • 1 yr 3 mosAs Product Designer, contributed to the design and development of user interfaces and experiences for Spotify's products.
H

Product Designer

HingeOct 2016 - May 2020 • 3 yrs 8 mos- Spearheaded the research, user testing, and full circle product design process for major differentiation features. Some notable features include We Met (a post date survey), Most Compatible (top recommended match), Gender Inclusive Options, Reporting Bad Actors Flow, The Undo Feature, and the Pause Feature. - Overhauled the illustration style guide and assumed responsibility for the creation of all in-product illustrations.

Education

U

University of Michigan

Bachelor's degree, Psychology2011 - 2015
S

Shillington

Certificate, Graphic Design2016

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.
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Freelance Product Designer | ex Hinge, Spotify, Glossier | UX/UI Design
If you’re a trailblazing entrepreneur with a wild idea, you’re gonna want to hear this. Dreaming of having a designer join your team, know your company inside and out, and bring your product to life? With my design subscription service, you get to have it all! A revolutionary new way to work with a designer, a subscription gets me embedded in your team for as long as you need me. It’s simple, accessible, super flexible, and created for founders just like you.

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 Julia 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.

Julia Chesbrough

UX Designer
Product Designer
Brand Designer
San Diego, CA, US
UX research
Product Design
Process Improvement
Product Strategy
Design Systems
Design Research
Graphic Design
User Research
Usability Testing
Rapid Prototyping
Low-fidelity
Wireframing
Prototyping
Design Thinking
UX Strategy
Logo Design
Mobile Design
Icon Design
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
User-Centered Design
Design
UX
User Flows
User Interface Design
User Personas
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Needle

When I first joined Needle, the product was already live but struggling to gain traction. It was overly complex, visually inconsistent, and hard to use. I worked closely with cofounders Mik and Wyatt for over two years to reimagine the entire experience from the ground up. Needle is a social music app that combines the best of Spotify and Instagram, letting people share songs they love and connect through music. Users can post tracks, comment, applaud, and save songs, creating a fun and personal space for discovery and connection. My work included UX strategy, marketing page design, UX and UI design, custom illustrations, design system creation, pitch deck design, and engineering handoff. Collaborating with Mik and Wyatt was an incredible experience. Together we transformed Needle into a clean, intuitive, and engaging platform that makes music feel social again.

Rizer

Meet Rizer, a home product designed to blend beauty and functionality. Rizer is a floor mat that transforms into a step stool, created to make everyday reach challenges easier while enhancing the look of any home. The Rizer team came to me to lead their market research, run a trademark database search, and create the final brand identity suite. My work focused on positioning Rizer as both a practical tool and an elevated home essential. The product is still in development, so while mockups are not yet available, the brand direction captures the warmth, simplicity, and quiet innovation at the heart of Rizer.

Present

Julie and Monika came to me with a unique request: to create an app that would simplify the art of being a great friend. Drawing from their personal experiences, we embarked on a collaborative journey that led to the birth of Present. This innovative product tackles common friendship challenges, such as forgetting birthdays and finding the perfect gift, all within a minimal, user-friendly interface. Through extensive user research and the integration of a thoughtful gift recommendation system, we successfully addressed their needs and aspirations. Our work together on "Present" is more than just a project; it's a testament to the power of technology in fostering human connections.

Prelude

I had the unique opportunity to help co-founders Michael and Andrew create Prelude from the ground up. Prelude is a tool designed to revolutionize inventory management for the cannabis industry. The project's core objectives included simplifying the ordering process, providing real-time stock insights, and delivering a user-friendly interface for dispensary owners and staff. Throughout this journey, we collaborated from concept to realization, conducting extensive research, designing the user experience, and overseeing meticulous development. By successfully addressing usability and data analytics challenges, we ensured that Prelude met industry standards. Working with Michael and Andrew as my clients was an incredible experience, and Prelude has already made a significant impact by improving efficiency and profitability in the cannabis dispensary sector, highlighting the power of user-centered design in niche industries.

UrbanEyes

I was brought on board by Charles, the CEO and founder of UrbanEyes.ai, to handle their logo and branding. From brainstorming ideas to execution, I led the charge in creating a distinctive and cohesive look for the brand. The logo and branding not only reflect Charles's vision for UrbanEyes.ai but also resonate with its core identity as a tool for AI-powered commercial real-estate investment. This project is a testament to our collaboration, ensuring the design aligns seamlessly with the company's goals and speaks authentically to its audience in the realm of cutting-edge technology and commercial real estate.

Playbook

Meet Playbook, a groundbreaking platform for music educators. Working with Sammy (CEO & Founder), our mission was to simplify lesson planning, offer a diverse song database, and streamline course organization. From concept to execution, we worked closely on research, UX/UI design, and development. By addressing unique challenges in music education, Playbook met our user’s specific needs, showcasing the impact of tailored solutions in niche industries.

Work History

N

Head of Design

Needle MusicAs Head of Design, responsible for leading the design team, overseeing design projects, and ensuring alignment with company goals.
J

Freelance Product UX/UI Designer

Julia ChesbroughTo the rule-breakers, the change-makers, and the trailblazers: you’re ready to disrupt the world with your idea. You’re ready to innovate; to create; to shake up the status quo. The only problem? You and your team don’t have the expertise, time, and energy to design an app that’ll bring your wild idea to life. You want to bring someone on who knows their stuff and can guide you through the whole process – someone who’ll act like part of your team (but without the commitment of a full-time hire). Seems too good to be true? It’s not – I’m Julia Chesbrough, and it sounds like we’re a match made in heaven.
P

Principal Product Designer

PreludeApr 2022 - May 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosAs Principal Product Designer, led design initiatives, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and contributed to product strategy.
G

Lead Product Designer

Glossier, Inc.Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 • 5 mosAs Lead Product Designer, managed design projects, mentored junior designers, and ensured design quality and consistency.
S

Product Designer

SpotifyMay 2020 - Jul 2021 • 1 yr 3 mosAs Product Designer, contributed to the design and development of user interfaces and experiences for Spotify's products.
H

Product Designer

HingeOct 2016 - May 2020 • 3 yrs 8 mos- Spearheaded the research, user testing, and full circle product design process for major differentiation features. Some notable features include We Met (a post date survey), Most Compatible (top recommended match), Gender Inclusive Options, Reporting Bad Actors Flow, The Undo Feature, and the Pause Feature. - Overhauled the illustration style guide and assumed responsibility for the creation of all in-product illustrations.

Education

U

University of Michigan

Bachelor's degree, Psychology2011 - 2015
S

Shillington

Certificate, Graphic Design2016

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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