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 specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.
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Katrina Neumann

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
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Design & Comms Leader | MFA | ex kyu Collective
Meet Katrina Neumann, a dynamic creative leader with a unique blend of business acumen and artistic vision. With a rich educational background spanning prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School and SMFA @ Tufts University, Katrina brings a wealth of knowledge to her recent role as a Senior Designer at SYPartners, a management consulting firm working with Fortune 100 companies. Her client portfolio includes industry giants like Twitter, Starbucks, and Pfizer, where she applies her creative problem-solving skills to deliver innovative solutions. As the Co-Founder and Lead Product Designer of Rivet, Katrina has spearheaded the growth of a platform connecting organizations and artists worldwide. Under her leadership, Rivet has flourished, boasting over 1,200+ organizations and 19,000+ creatives. Her ability to lead UX/UI design and navigate business development has earned Rivet support from notable institutions like the New Museum and the Kate Spade & Company Foundation. Katrina's expertise extends beyond the digital realm, as demonstrated by her role as a Guest Curator at the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans. Here, she curated Make America What America Must Become, a groundbreaking exhibition featuring 40 artists from the Gulf South. Katrina's commitment to accessibility and advocacy is evident in her efforts to provide honorariums to participating artists and eliminate application fees, fostering a more inclusive arts community. With a passion for arts education, Katrina has served as an Assistant Professor at Clarion University and contributed to graduate teaching programs at SMFA @ Tufts University. Her dedication to nurturing emerging talent extends to her curatorial work, where she has organized exhibitions and lectures that showcase the diverse voices shaping contemporary art. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Katrina is a recipient of numerous grants, fellowships, and residencies, underscoring her impact and influence within the arts community. Her technical skills encompass a wide range of design tools, prototyping techniques, marketing strategies, and business management principles, making her a versatile and sought-after creative director. Katrina Neumann's innovative spirit, collaborative approach, and dedication to artistic excellence make her a driving force in the intersection of creativity and business. Whether leading a design team, curating an exhibition, or advocating for arts education, Katrina's passion for making meaningful connections through art is at the heart of everything she does.

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!

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Design & Comms Leader | MFA | ex kyu Collective
Meet Katrina Neumann, a dynamic creative leader with a unique blend of business acumen and artistic vision. With a rich educational background spanning prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School and SMFA @ Tufts University, Katrina brings a wealth of knowledge to her recent role as a Senior Designer at SYPartners, a management consulting firm working with Fortune 100 companies. Her client portfolio includes industry giants like Twitter, Starbucks, and Pfizer, where she applies her creative problem-solving skills to deliver innovative solutions. As the Co-Founder and Lead Product Designer of Rivet, Katrina has spearheaded the growth of a platform connecting organizations and artists worldwide. Under her leadership, Rivet has flourished, boasting over 1,200+ organizations and 19,000+ creatives. Her ability to lead UX/UI design and navigate business development has earned Rivet support from notable institutions like the New Museum and the Kate Spade & Company Foundation. Katrina's expertise extends beyond the digital realm, as demonstrated by her role as a Guest Curator at the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans. Here, she curated Make America What America Must Become, a groundbreaking exhibition featuring 40 artists from the Gulf South. Katrina's commitment to accessibility and advocacy is evident in her efforts to provide honorariums to participating artists and eliminate application fees, fostering a more inclusive arts community. With a passion for arts education, Katrina has served as an Assistant Professor at Clarion University and contributed to graduate teaching programs at SMFA @ Tufts University. Her dedication to nurturing emerging talent extends to her curatorial work, where she has organized exhibitions and lectures that showcase the diverse voices shaping contemporary art. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Katrina is a recipient of numerous grants, fellowships, and residencies, underscoring her impact and influence within the arts community. Her technical skills encompass a wide range of design tools, prototyping techniques, marketing strategies, and business management principles, making her a versatile and sought-after creative director. Katrina Neumann's innovative spirit, collaborative approach, and dedication to artistic excellence make her a driving force in the intersection of creativity and business. Whether leading a design team, curating an exhibition, or advocating for arts education, Katrina's passion for making meaningful connections through art is at the heart of everything she does.

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 specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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

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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