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Lauren Withee

UX Designer
Figma
Brand Strategy
SEO
Digital Marketing
Design Systems
Search Engine Marketing
Shopify
Webflow
Content Creation
UX Strategy
UI/UX Design
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Senior Product Design Specialist & Co-Founder at 98studios.xyz
Hi, I'm Lauren, a multidisciplinary design specialist turned marketer based in Denver. I am passionate about crafting exceptional digital experiences & helping startups communicate efficiently with their audience. My Web3 expertise includes working with infrastructure companies, decentralized identity, startups and financial services. Currently, I am a founding member of 98studios.xyz, where we assist amazing clients in setting up content marketing systems and managing web3 native communities. I have extensive experience in UX/UI design, product management, and digital branding.

Projects

California DMV mDL

Built the User Experience for the California DMV App (Digital Identity Infrastructure) which reached over 900k users in the first product release, in collaboration with the California Government.See More

MatchID

Decentralized Identity Project

Work History

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Lead Designer

Matchain- Spearheading design collaborations with top industry partners, including Paris Saint-Germain F.C, Bitget, Binance, and ByBit, to further innovate in digital identity infrastructure (MatchID.ai). - Strategizing UX design systems for the Matchain Web3 ecosystem, driving user-centered design and redefining digital identity with cohesive, visually impactful experiences across Web3. - Leverage AI to create compelling social media content, driving user engagement and strengthening Match’s online presence. - Designed, built, and launched the Matchain website on Webflow, managing all aspects from concept to implementation. - Creating and maintaining visual assets for web, newsletters, and social platforms, ensuring a consistent and boundary-pushing brand experience. - Mentoring and managing a junior designer, fostering skill development and collaboration to strengthen the design team.
9

Co-Founder

98Studios.xyz- Found and lead the design division for a SEO and Brand Identity Agency that optimize’s businesses conversion rates - Coach and mentor team members, focusing on skill development in Brand Identity, User Experience, and Web Development - Work closely with clients to analyze and optimize customer journeys, ensuring seamless and effective experiences tailored to each client's needs. - Providing strategic UX guidance to improve visibility, while implementing strategies to enhance website performance and conversion rates.
S

UX | UI Designer & Researcher

Spruce Systems, Inc.Jan 2022 - Feb 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mos- Designed the UX for the California DMV App (Digital Identity Infrastructure) which reached over 800K users in the first product release, in collaboration with the California Government. - Led design roadmaps to prioritize opportunities across visual design (design systems), interaction design (prototyping), systems and information architecture, user research (qualitative and quantitative), and strategic product vision. - Designed, iterated, and maintained product interfaces in Figma while collaborating with Product, Marketing, Founders, and Engineers to conduct user research, product discovery, and usability testing. - Designed and developed company websites on Webflow and created branded content for social media and SpruceID merchandise (stickers, banners, T-shirts) for events.
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Lead Designer

Paradigm | Design, Innovation, StrategyAug 2020 - Jan 2022 • 1 yr 6 mos- Lead and oversaw the user experience delivery from concept to launch for ventures, in partnership with other UI designers, product managers, and engineering. - Created user flows to direct the information architecture and user experience for projects - Crafted story boards to cultivate the direction of business’ brand - Designed bespoke logo designs, commercials, pitch posters and social media content with figma, photoshop, Illustrator, and premiere pro. - Built websites with Webflow - Constructed custom UI Libraries for app development
T

Lead Product Designer

TranscendAug 2020 - Jan 2022 • 1 yr 6 mos- Designed and ran marketing campaigns to over 60k email subscribers Crafting social media posts and campaigns while also establishing a cohesive theme - Built the UI Library, components, wireframes, and redesign for developers using Figma - Constructed the Project Transcend Website using Webflow - Collaborated directly with the Founder, CTO, and dev team on design sprints - Crafted pitch deck for funding
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Freelance Designer

FreelanceOct 2017 - Jan 2022 • 4 yrs 4 mos- Crafting the design vision and product direction for startups with UX, UI, and product design. - Designing bespoke content such as icons, and social media content for startups’ brands. - Crafted UI designs for mobile and web applications, using tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD and Figma. - Built user flows, wireframes, and UI Mockups. - Worked in partnership with engineering teams - Spoke directly with founders and product mangers on collaborations and content revisions.
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UX Designer / IT Intern

Gibbs & Cox, Inc.May 2018 - Aug 2018 • 4 mos- Created a project focused on improving the user experience of Gibbs & Cox’s website - Conducted user research - Built information architecture schemas, wireframes, user flows, and UI mockups. - Developed the designs with bootstrap. - Presented the project to the board of Gibbs & Cox. - Updated the database of the Contract Management Group Sharepoint, by implementing workflows, updating old permissions, and crafting a new design to the home page. - Assisted with data entry for contract modifications, proposals, and team agreements.
S

Safety Inspector / Intern

S2W CONTRACTING LLCMay 2017 - Jun 2017 • 2 mos- I worked on site at natural gas compressors as a safety inspector. - The job included monitoring the gas levels of the area, assisting employees with tools, and making sure employees in confined spaces were safe. -Also, helped with filing and organizing when I was at the offices.

Education

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Northern Virginia Community College

Associate's degree, Information Systems Technology2016 - 2019
L

Langley High School

2014 - 2016

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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 Design Specialist & Co-Founder at 98studios.xyz
Hi, I'm Lauren, a multidisciplinary design specialist turned marketer based in Denver. I am passionate about crafting exceptional digital experiences & helping startups communicate efficiently with their audience. My Web3 expertise includes working with infrastructure companies, decentralized identity, startups and financial services. Currently, I am a founding member of 98studios.xyz, where we assist amazing clients in setting up content marketing systems and managing web3 native communities. I have extensive experience in UX/UI design, product management, and digital branding.

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Product Design • UX Design • UI Design • 4 years of exp. • Columbia, MD, US

Jossy Garcia

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Top Talent like Lauren 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.

Lauren Withee

UX Designer
Figma
Brand Strategy
SEO
Digital Marketing
Design Systems
Search Engine Marketing
Shopify
Webflow
Content Creation
UX Strategy
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

California DMV mDL

Built the User Experience for the California DMV App (Digital Identity Infrastructure) which reached over 900k users in the first product release, in collaboration with the California Government.

MatchID

Decentralized Identity Project

Work History

M

Lead Designer

Matchain- Spearheading design collaborations with top industry partners, including Paris Saint-Germain F.C, Bitget, Binance, and ByBit, to further innovate in digital identity infrastructure (MatchID.ai). - Strategizing UX design systems for the Matchain Web3 ecosystem, driving user-centered design and redefining digital identity with cohesive, visually impactful experiences across Web3. - Leverage AI to create compelling social media content, driving user engagement and strengthening Match’s online presence. - Designed, built, and launched the Matchain website on Webflow, managing all aspects from concept to implementation. - Creating and maintaining visual assets for web, newsletters, and social platforms, ensuring a consistent and boundary-pushing brand experience. - Mentoring and managing a junior designer, fostering skill development and collaboration to strengthen the design team.
9

Co-Founder

98Studios.xyz- Found and lead the design division for a SEO and Brand Identity Agency that optimize’s businesses conversion rates - Coach and mentor team members, focusing on skill development in Brand Identity, User Experience, and Web Development - Work closely with clients to analyze and optimize customer journeys, ensuring seamless and effective experiences tailored to each client's needs. - Providing strategic UX guidance to improve visibility, while implementing strategies to enhance website performance and conversion rates.
S

UX | UI Designer & Researcher

Spruce Systems, Inc.Jan 2022 - Feb 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mos- Designed the UX for the California DMV App (Digital Identity Infrastructure) which reached over 800K users in the first product release, in collaboration with the California Government. - Led design roadmaps to prioritize opportunities across visual design (design systems), interaction design (prototyping), systems and information architecture, user research (qualitative and quantitative), and strategic product vision. - Designed, iterated, and maintained product interfaces in Figma while collaborating with Product, Marketing, Founders, and Engineers to conduct user research, product discovery, and usability testing. - Designed and developed company websites on Webflow and created branded content for social media and SpruceID merchandise (stickers, banners, T-shirts) for events.
P

Lead Designer

Paradigm | Design, Innovation, StrategyAug 2020 - Jan 2022 • 1 yr 6 mos- Lead and oversaw the user experience delivery from concept to launch for ventures, in partnership with other UI designers, product managers, and engineering. - Created user flows to direct the information architecture and user experience for projects - Crafted story boards to cultivate the direction of business’ brand - Designed bespoke logo designs, commercials, pitch posters and social media content with figma, photoshop, Illustrator, and premiere pro. - Built websites with Webflow - Constructed custom UI Libraries for app development
T

Lead Product Designer

TranscendAug 2020 - Jan 2022 • 1 yr 6 mos- Designed and ran marketing campaigns to over 60k email subscribers Crafting social media posts and campaigns while also establishing a cohesive theme - Built the UI Library, components, wireframes, and redesign for developers using Figma - Constructed the Project Transcend Website using Webflow - Collaborated directly with the Founder, CTO, and dev team on design sprints - Crafted pitch deck for funding
F

Freelance Designer

FreelanceOct 2017 - Jan 2022 • 4 yrs 4 mos- Crafting the design vision and product direction for startups with UX, UI, and product design. - Designing bespoke content such as icons, and social media content for startups’ brands. - Crafted UI designs for mobile and web applications, using tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD and Figma. - Built user flows, wireframes, and UI Mockups. - Worked in partnership with engineering teams - Spoke directly with founders and product mangers on collaborations and content revisions.
G

UX Designer / IT Intern

Gibbs & Cox, Inc.May 2018 - Aug 2018 • 4 mos- Created a project focused on improving the user experience of Gibbs & Cox’s website - Conducted user research - Built information architecture schemas, wireframes, user flows, and UI mockups. - Developed the designs with bootstrap. - Presented the project to the board of Gibbs & Cox. - Updated the database of the Contract Management Group Sharepoint, by implementing workflows, updating old permissions, and crafting a new design to the home page. - Assisted with data entry for contract modifications, proposals, and team agreements.
S

Safety Inspector / Intern

S2W CONTRACTING LLCMay 2017 - Jun 2017 • 2 mos- I worked on site at natural gas compressors as a safety inspector. - The job included monitoring the gas levels of the area, assisting employees with tools, and making sure employees in confined spaces were safe. -Also, helped with filing and organizing when I was at the offices.

Education

N

Northern Virginia Community College

Associate's degree, Information Systems Technology2016 - 2019
L

Langley High School

2014 - 2016

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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