Top Talent like Kevin 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.

Kevin Kwon

Product Designer • User Researcher • UI Designer • Hackensack, NJ, US
User Research
Product Strategy
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior Product Designer | Digital Innovator
I’m a product designer with over 7 years of experience, and I love working on projects from the ground up. From identifying problems to user research, market validation, prototyping, and UI/UX design—I’ve been involved in every step of the process to bring products to life. What makes my approach different is my background in web development and filmmaking. This gives me a unique perspective when it comes to design implementation and working closely with developers. Plus, my creative side from filmmaking keeps things fresh and innovative. I thrive in environments where I’m given the freedom to explore creative solutions and take ownership of projects.

Projects

Happily Ever After Pets

After losing my own dog, I realized how limited traditional pet memorials and social media were in helping keep our pets' memories alive. That’s why I created Happily Ever After Pets—a place where people can truly honor their pets in a way that’s meaningful, personal, and always accessible. It’s more than just a digital memorial; it’s a space where every wag, purr, and memory is cherished and kept alive. The platform allows pet owners to create personalized, multimedia tributes while connecting with others who really understand what it's like to lose a pet. I took charge of the entire design process, from understanding what grieving pet owners needed to building a user-friendly, comforting experience. My goal was simple: to create a space that feels like home for those precious memories and to offer a supportive community where pet owners can share their grief, stories, and love. You can check out the full project details on my Portfolio. Password: worktogether See More

Better Problems MVP

Better Problems is a premium music discovery and licensing platform designed for media creators, providing high-quality, customizable tracks through an intuitive, design-driven experience that simplifies searching, filtering, and managing music for projects. You can view the full project details here: https://kevinkwon.io/work/antfood PW: worktogetherSee More

Oromoon

Oromoon is an astrology-based dating app designed to connect individuals and nurture deeper relationships through astrological compatibility. You can view the full project details here: https://kevinkwon.io/work/oromoon PW: worktogetherSee More

Work History

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Senior Product Designer

thoughtbotAt thoughtbot, I create meaningful digital experiences by blending my expertise in product design and code to help clients build products that users love. I have solved complex problems through UI/UX design, prototyping, user research, and testing across industries such as housing, education, food services, dating apps, social networks, and music libraries. My experience spans both B2B and B2C markets, as well as startups. By leading the end-to-end design process, I’ve turned concepts into market-ready products. • Led design on multiple projects, managing stakeholder expectations and deadlines while advocating for creative decisions that aligned with user needs and business goals. • 0 to 1 design for SaaS platforms: Designed and launched MVPs that validated key market assumptions, leading to successful scaling for clients across multiple industries. • Closely collaborated with product managers and engineers to build scalable design systems and UI/UX for SaaS tools, ensuring seamless integration and rapid iteration cycles. • Led multiple product design sprints for clients ranging from large companies to early-stage startups, validating product ideas and refining concepts through prototyping and user testing. My work helped de-risk major projects and align them with market needs, driving product success from ideation to launch. • Closed the loop from design to development by identifying challenges, crafting scalable solutions, and directly implementing designs in code with frameworks like Tailwind and React.
T

Design Technologist

Talent Inc.Sep 2017 - Jan 2019 • 1 yr 5 mosI played a key role in bridging design and development to create seamless user experiences that drove meaningful business outcomes. I led the redesign of critical platforms, optimized front-end performance, and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to elevate the company's digital presence. • Spearheaded the redesign and development of a new dashboard using Angular, improving usability and enabling partner brands to easily access key reports, earnings, and other data points. • Worked alongside design, marketing, and engineering teams to ship site changes, including a full redesign of the main Talent Inc website, which helped elevate our employer brand and attract higher-quality talent. • Increased sales and traffic by launching product landing pages and redesigning outdated ones, leading to improved user engagement and higher conversion rates. • Enhanced the overall performance and stability of the website by optimizing front-end code and resolving critical bugs.
T

Product Designer

TradecraftFeb 2017 - May 2017 • 4 mosDuring my time at Tradecraft, I had the opportunity to work closely with experienced Senior Product Designers who mentored me throughout the program. This immersive apprenticeship allowed me to work on multiple projects, including taking on real contract work from startups based in the Bay Area. Through a combination of hands-on projects, curriculum, and real-world experience, I honed my product design skills, gaining practical insights into startup environments and learning how to manage design challenges and meet stakeholder expectations.
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Product Designer, Contract

YouCaringMar 2017 - Apr 2017 • 2 mosAs a Product Designer at YouCaring, I contributed to the design and development of user-centric products, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives.
H

Designer and Developer

HypeistSep 2015 - Dec 2016 • 1 yr 4 mosExtensively worked with Meteor.js, Javascript, and MongoDB to develop the backend for both the mobile web app (http://drophq.hypeist.com/) and the admin panel. Responsible for all the front end development and heavily contributed to the UI/UX design of the product. Setup analytics and metrics to track user data. Implemented changes and solutions to bugs from feedback of users. Guided the technical direction and vision of the product. Supervised and managed interns in the tech team.

Education

S

Syracuse University

Television, Radio, Television, and Film2011 - 2012
D

Dev Bootcamp

2014 - 2015

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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Senior Product Designer | Digital Innovator
I’m a product designer with over 7 years of experience, and I love working on projects from the ground up. From identifying problems to user research, market validation, prototyping, and UI/UX design—I’ve been involved in every step of the process to bring products to life. What makes my approach different is my background in web development and filmmaking. This gives me a unique perspective when it comes to design implementation and working closely with developers. Plus, my creative side from filmmaking keeps things fresh and innovative. I thrive in environments where I’m given the freedom to explore creative solutions and take ownership of projects.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Kevin 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.

Kevin Kwon

Product Designer • User Researcher • UI Designer • Hackensack, NJ, US
User Research
Product Strategy
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Happily Ever After Pets

After losing my own dog, I realized how limited traditional pet memorials and social media were in helping keep our pets' memories alive. That’s why I created Happily Ever After Pets—a place where people can truly honor their pets in a way that’s meaningful, personal, and always accessible. It’s more than just a digital memorial; it’s a space where every wag, purr, and memory is cherished and kept alive. The platform allows pet owners to create personalized, multimedia tributes while connecting with others who really understand what it's like to lose a pet. I took charge of the entire design process, from understanding what grieving pet owners needed to building a user-friendly, comforting experience. My goal was simple: to create a space that feels like home for those precious memories and to offer a supportive community where pet owners can share their grief, stories, and love. You can check out the full project details on my Portfolio. Password: worktogether

Better Problems MVP

Better Problems is a premium music discovery and licensing platform designed for media creators, providing high-quality, customizable tracks through an intuitive, design-driven experience that simplifies searching, filtering, and managing music for projects. You can view the full project details here: https://kevinkwon.io/work/antfood PW: worktogether

Oromoon

Oromoon is an astrology-based dating app designed to connect individuals and nurture deeper relationships through astrological compatibility. You can view the full project details here: https://kevinkwon.io/work/oromoon PW: worktogether

Work History

T

Senior Product Designer

thoughtbotAt thoughtbot, I create meaningful digital experiences by blending my expertise in product design and code to help clients build products that users love. I have solved complex problems through UI/UX design, prototyping, user research, and testing across industries such as housing, education, food services, dating apps, social networks, and music libraries. My experience spans both B2B and B2C markets, as well as startups. By leading the end-to-end design process, I’ve turned concepts into market-ready products. • Led design on multiple projects, managing stakeholder expectations and deadlines while advocating for creative decisions that aligned with user needs and business goals. • 0 to 1 design for SaaS platforms: Designed and launched MVPs that validated key market assumptions, leading to successful scaling for clients across multiple industries. • Closely collaborated with product managers and engineers to build scalable design systems and UI/UX for SaaS tools, ensuring seamless integration and rapid iteration cycles. • Led multiple product design sprints for clients ranging from large companies to early-stage startups, validating product ideas and refining concepts through prototyping and user testing. My work helped de-risk major projects and align them with market needs, driving product success from ideation to launch. • Closed the loop from design to development by identifying challenges, crafting scalable solutions, and directly implementing designs in code with frameworks like Tailwind and React.
T

Design Technologist

Talent Inc.Sep 2017 - Jan 2019 • 1 yr 5 mosI played a key role in bridging design and development to create seamless user experiences that drove meaningful business outcomes. I led the redesign of critical platforms, optimized front-end performance, and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to elevate the company's digital presence. • Spearheaded the redesign and development of a new dashboard using Angular, improving usability and enabling partner brands to easily access key reports, earnings, and other data points. • Worked alongside design, marketing, and engineering teams to ship site changes, including a full redesign of the main Talent Inc website, which helped elevate our employer brand and attract higher-quality talent. • Increased sales and traffic by launching product landing pages and redesigning outdated ones, leading to improved user engagement and higher conversion rates. • Enhanced the overall performance and stability of the website by optimizing front-end code and resolving critical bugs.
T

Product Designer

TradecraftFeb 2017 - May 2017 • 4 mosDuring my time at Tradecraft, I had the opportunity to work closely with experienced Senior Product Designers who mentored me throughout the program. This immersive apprenticeship allowed me to work on multiple projects, including taking on real contract work from startups based in the Bay Area. Through a combination of hands-on projects, curriculum, and real-world experience, I honed my product design skills, gaining practical insights into startup environments and learning how to manage design challenges and meet stakeholder expectations.
Y

Product Designer, Contract

YouCaringMar 2017 - Apr 2017 • 2 mosAs a Product Designer at YouCaring, I contributed to the design and development of user-centric products, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives.
H

Designer and Developer

HypeistSep 2015 - Dec 2016 • 1 yr 4 mosExtensively worked with Meteor.js, Javascript, and MongoDB to develop the backend for both the mobile web app (http://drophq.hypeist.com/) and the admin panel. Responsible for all the front end development and heavily contributed to the UI/UX design of the product. Setup analytics and metrics to track user data. Implemented changes and solutions to bugs from feedback of users. Guided the technical direction and vision of the product. Supervised and managed interns in the tech team.

Education

S

Syracuse University

Television, Radio, Television, and Film2011 - 2012
D

Dev Bootcamp

2014 - 2015

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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