Top Talent like Kai 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.

Kai Patricio

UX Designer • Product Designer • User Researcher • Kings County, NY, US
Project Management
Product Management
UX Strategy
Design Research
UI/UX Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Mobile Design
Webflow
Web Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Design Consultant and Product Instructor
With a Master of Fine Arts in Design from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Social Relations from Earlham College, I have a strong foundation in design and human behavior. My experience includes roles such as Design Consultant at matchstiix, where I enhance user experience through research and design consulting. As a Product Design Instructor at Syracuse University, I fostered students' creative and technical skills. My background also encompasses managing exhibition design at Marianne Boesky Gallery and leading industrial design at CAIU Lighting. Additionally, I provided freelance art installation services and supported gallery operations. My diverse experiences have honed my skills in research, experience design, and product development. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions and immersive experiences through design.

Work History

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Product Specialist: Research & Experience Design

matchstiixAs a Design Consultant, Research & Experience Design at matchstiix, I am responsible for providing design consulting services and conducting research to enhance user experience.
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Product Design Instructor

Syracuse UniversityJan 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 5 mosAs a Product Design Instructor at Syracuse University, I instructed students in product design principles and techniques, fostering their creative and technical skills.
S

Design Researcher

Syracuse UniversityJul 2021 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 11 mosAs a Design Researcher at Syracuse University, I conducted research to inform and improve the design process, contributing to the development of innovative solutions.
M

Exhibition Design Manager

Marianne Boesky GalleryJan 2015 - Jul 2021 • 6 yrs 7 mosAs an Exhibition Design Manager at Marianne Boesky Gallery, I managed the design and layout of exhibitions, creating immersive and engaging experiences for visitors.
C

Industrial Design Lead

CAIU LightingJan 2017 - Jan 2020 • 3 yrs 1 moAs an Industrial Design Lead at CAIU Lighting, I led the design team in developing innovative lighting products, contributing to the company's product development and success.
N

Freelance Preparator

nullApr 2014 - Jan 2015 • 10 mosAs a Freelance Preparator, I provided art installation and exhibition preparation services on a freelance basis, ensuring the presentation of artwork in various settings.
S

Gallery Assistant

Sargent's DaughtersJan 2014 - Jan 2015 • 1 yr 1 moAs a Gallery Assistant at Sargent's Daughters, I supported the gallery operations and assisted in coordinating exhibitions and events, contributing to the gallery's success.
S

Artist Assitant

Studio Aaron T. StephanJan 2013 - Jan 2013 • 1 moAs an Artist Assistant at Studio Aaron T. Stephan, I provided support to the artist in various aspects of art production and studio management.
P

Apprentice

Patricio WoodworksJan 2003 - Jan 2010 • 7 yrs 1 moAs an Apprentice at Patricio Woodworks, I gained hands-on experience in woodworking techniques and contributed to the creation of high-quality wood products.

Education

S

Syracuse University

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Design2021 - 2023
E

Earlham College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Human Development and Social Relations2010 - 2014

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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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Experienced Design Consultant and Product Instructor
With a Master of Fine Arts in Design from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Social Relations from Earlham College, I have a strong foundation in design and human behavior. My experience includes roles such as Design Consultant at matchstiix, where I enhance user experience through research and design consulting. As a Product Design Instructor at Syracuse University, I fostered students' creative and technical skills. My background also encompasses managing exhibition design at Marianne Boesky Gallery and leading industrial design at CAIU Lighting. Additionally, I provided freelance art installation services and supported gallery operations. My diverse experiences have honed my skills in research, experience design, and product development. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions and immersive experiences through 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 Kai 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.

Kai Patricio

UX Designer • Product Designer • User Researcher • Kings County, NY, US
Project Management
Product Management
UX Strategy
Design Research
UI/UX Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Mobile Design
Webflow
Web Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

M

Product Specialist: Research & Experience Design

matchstiixAs a Design Consultant, Research & Experience Design at matchstiix, I am responsible for providing design consulting services and conducting research to enhance user experience.
S

Product Design Instructor

Syracuse UniversityJan 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 5 mosAs a Product Design Instructor at Syracuse University, I instructed students in product design principles and techniques, fostering their creative and technical skills.
S

Design Researcher

Syracuse UniversityJul 2021 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 11 mosAs a Design Researcher at Syracuse University, I conducted research to inform and improve the design process, contributing to the development of innovative solutions.
M

Exhibition Design Manager

Marianne Boesky GalleryJan 2015 - Jul 2021 • 6 yrs 7 mosAs an Exhibition Design Manager at Marianne Boesky Gallery, I managed the design and layout of exhibitions, creating immersive and engaging experiences for visitors.
C

Industrial Design Lead

CAIU LightingJan 2017 - Jan 2020 • 3 yrs 1 moAs an Industrial Design Lead at CAIU Lighting, I led the design team in developing innovative lighting products, contributing to the company's product development and success.
N

Freelance Preparator

nullApr 2014 - Jan 2015 • 10 mosAs a Freelance Preparator, I provided art installation and exhibition preparation services on a freelance basis, ensuring the presentation of artwork in various settings.
S

Gallery Assistant

Sargent's DaughtersJan 2014 - Jan 2015 • 1 yr 1 moAs a Gallery Assistant at Sargent's Daughters, I supported the gallery operations and assisted in coordinating exhibitions and events, contributing to the gallery's success.
S

Artist Assitant

Studio Aaron T. StephanJan 2013 - Jan 2013 • 1 moAs an Artist Assistant at Studio Aaron T. Stephan, I provided support to the artist in various aspects of art production and studio management.
P

Apprentice

Patricio WoodworksJan 2003 - Jan 2010 • 7 yrs 1 moAs an Apprentice at Patricio Woodworks, I gained hands-on experience in woodworking techniques and contributed to the creation of high-quality wood products.

Education

S

Syracuse University

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Design2021 - 2023
E

Earlham College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Human Development and Social Relations2010 - 2014

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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