Top Talent like Katrina 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.

Katrina Neumann

Graphic Designer
Brand Designer
Product Designer
New York, NY, US
Digital Design
Print Design
Color Theory
Infographics
Photo Editing
Brand Identity
Wireframing
Prototyping
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
User Interface Design
Mobile Design
Product Design
Figma
Sketch
Adobe Creative Suite
UI/UX Design
Logo Design
Brand Design
Graphic UI
Graphic Design
Web Design
Design Strategy
Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Design & Systems Strategist | Partnerships, Creative Direction, & Experience Design for Enterprise, Tech, & Mission-Driven Organizations | ex SYP
I build strategic partnerships and scale platforms at the intersection of culture, technology, and business growth. Currently leading StudioStudioS, the evolution of my 13-year solo practice serving corporations, tech companies, and mission-driven organizations. I specialize in strategic partnership development, go-to-market strategy, and building scalable frameworks for business growth—working with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to emerging platforms. Previously, I managed Art Basel's global Airbnb partnership—a multi-million dollar collaboration spanning four international art fairs. Led partner acquisition (25% conversion rate), institutional relationship management, and operational frameworks enabling international expansion. Before that, spent three years at SYPartners driving Fortune 100 transformations for Twitter, Starbucks, Pfizer, and Sephora—managing multi-million dollar engagements and facilitating C-suite alignment on strategic initiatives. Earlier in my career, I co-founded Rivet, scaling it from concept to 21,000+ users and 1,200+ organizations across 50+ countries. Led product strategy, team management, and strategic partnerships that drove platform growth without traditional marketing spend. What I do best: Strategic partnership development | Client relationship management | Cross-functional team leadership | Market expansion & go-to-market strategy | Platform scaling | Revenue growth & P&L accountability What drives me: I thrive building new initiatives from the ground up—especially where complex stakeholder needs require both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. I'm energized by work that combines relationship building with measurable business impact, and I excel in environments that value entrepreneurial thinking and give meaningful autonomy.

Projects

Rivet

Co-Founder and Lead Product Designer for Rivet, a marketplace for creatives and arts organizations worldwide to find and post open calls. Digital Design: Lead UX/UI product design, product development, wireframes using Sketch and Adobe XD, and prototyping, Growing platform of over 1,200 organizations and 20k creatives, Collaborates with developers and product managers Business Strategy: Spearheaded business development, partnerships, and fundraising; Advised organizations on business practices, vision/mission, and raising their ethical standards Education: Produced education workshops, pitch decks, and public conferences talks to help artists find and apply to opportunities and funding; focus groups researchSee More

Work History

K

Design Direction & Strategy

Katrina Neumann StudiosLead implementation of digital strategy to meet client needs for websites; designed responsive mobile and desktop e-commerce websites; provided social media consultations and marketing advice.
S

Senior Designer

SYPartnersSep 2021 - Apr 2024 • 2 yrs 8 mosCreative problem-solving and execution of creative and strategic plans for clients like Twitter, Starbucks, and Pfizer. Designed concepts and deliverables in various media including digital platforms.
R

Co-Founder and Lead Product Designer

RivetSep 2016 - Sep 2021 • 5 yrs 1 moLed UX/UI product design and development, spearheaded business development and partnerships, and produced educational workshops and public talks.
A

Design & Marketing Manager

Abrons Arts Center at Henry Street SettlementJul 2018 - Sep 2019 • 1 yr 3 mosLed design of visitor experience and created multimedia content for social platforms, ensuring consistent messaging across online and print media.

Education

T

Tufts University

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Art2009 - 2012
P

Purchase College, SUNY

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Painting, minor in Art History2005 - 2008
S

School of the Museum of Fine Arts

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Fine and Studio Arts2009 - 2012
S

School of Visual Arts

Continuing Education, Fundamentals of UX Design2024
S

School of Visual Arts

Continuing Education, Graphic Design: Typography and Identity2024
C

Center for Book Arts

Continuing Education, Bookmaking2022 - 2023
H

Harvard Business School

MBA CORe Essentials, Business Administration and Management, General2021 - 2022
G

General Assembly

Certificates, Various Product Design & Business Workshops2016 - 2018
G

Goethe Institut

Certificate, German2012

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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Design & Systems Strategist | Partnerships, Creative Direction, & Experience Design for Enterprise, Tech, & Mission-Driven Organizations | ex SYP
I build strategic partnerships and scale platforms at the intersection of culture, technology, and business growth. Currently leading StudioStudioS, the evolution of my 13-year solo practice serving corporations, tech companies, and mission-driven organizations. I specialize in strategic partnership development, go-to-market strategy, and building scalable frameworks for business growth—working with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to emerging platforms. Previously, I managed Art Basel's global Airbnb partnership—a multi-million dollar collaboration spanning four international art fairs. Led partner acquisition (25% conversion rate), institutional relationship management, and operational frameworks enabling international expansion. Before that, spent three years at SYPartners driving Fortune 100 transformations for Twitter, Starbucks, Pfizer, and Sephora—managing multi-million dollar engagements and facilitating C-suite alignment on strategic initiatives. Earlier in my career, I co-founded Rivet, scaling it from concept to 21,000+ users and 1,200+ organizations across 50+ countries. Led product strategy, team management, and strategic partnerships that drove platform growth without traditional marketing spend. What I do best: Strategic partnership development | Client relationship management | Cross-functional team leadership | Market expansion & go-to-market strategy | Platform scaling | Revenue growth & P&L accountability What drives me: I thrive building new initiatives from the ground up—especially where complex stakeholder needs require both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. I'm energized by work that combines relationship building with measurable business impact, and I excel in environments that value entrepreneurial thinking and give meaningful autonomy.

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 Katrina 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.

Katrina Neumann

Graphic Designer
Brand Designer
Product Designer
New York, NY, US
Digital Design
Print Design
Color Theory
Infographics
Photo Editing
Brand Identity
Wireframing
Prototyping
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
User Interface Design
Mobile Design
Product Design
Figma
Sketch
Adobe Creative Suite
UI/UX Design
Logo Design
Brand Design
Graphic UI
Graphic Design
Web Design
Design Strategy
Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Rivet

Co-Founder and Lead Product Designer for Rivet, a marketplace for creatives and arts organizations worldwide to find and post open calls. Digital Design: Lead UX/UI product design, product development, wireframes using Sketch and Adobe XD, and prototyping, Growing platform of over 1,200 organizations and 20k creatives, Collaborates with developers and product managers Business Strategy: Spearheaded business development, partnerships, and fundraising; Advised organizations on business practices, vision/mission, and raising their ethical standards Education: Produced education workshops, pitch decks, and public conferences talks to help artists find and apply to opportunities and funding; focus groups research

Work History

K

Design Direction & Strategy

Katrina Neumann StudiosLead implementation of digital strategy to meet client needs for websites; designed responsive mobile and desktop e-commerce websites; provided social media consultations and marketing advice.
S

Senior Designer

SYPartnersSep 2021 - Apr 2024 • 2 yrs 8 mosCreative problem-solving and execution of creative and strategic plans for clients like Twitter, Starbucks, and Pfizer. Designed concepts and deliverables in various media including digital platforms.
R

Co-Founder and Lead Product Designer

RivetSep 2016 - Sep 2021 • 5 yrs 1 moLed UX/UI product design and development, spearheaded business development and partnerships, and produced educational workshops and public talks.
A

Design & Marketing Manager

Abrons Arts Center at Henry Street SettlementJul 2018 - Sep 2019 • 1 yr 3 mosLed design of visitor experience and created multimedia content for social platforms, ensuring consistent messaging across online and print media.

Education

T

Tufts University

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Art2009 - 2012
P

Purchase College, SUNY

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Painting, minor in Art History2005 - 2008
S

School of the Museum of Fine Arts

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Fine and Studio Arts2009 - 2012
S

School of Visual Arts

Continuing Education, Fundamentals of UX Design2024
S

School of Visual Arts

Continuing Education, Graphic Design: Typography and Identity2024
C

Center for Book Arts

Continuing Education, Bookmaking2022 - 2023
H

Harvard Business School

MBA CORe Essentials, Business Administration and Management, General2021 - 2022
G

General Assembly

Certificates, Various Product Design & Business Workshops2016 - 2018
G

Goethe Institut

Certificate, German2012

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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