Top Talent like Leo 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.

Leo Gonzalez

Product Designer • UX Designer • UI Designer • Austin, TX, US
Product Design
UI/UX Design
User Research
Usability Testing
Journey Mapping
Product Strategy
Design Systems
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior Product Designer | Experienced in IPO and Acquisition | Expert in UX/UI
Hola, I’m Leo Gonzalez 👋 I am a product designer with a knack for turning big ideas into beautifully crafted experiences that make sense and spark joy. With a solid mix of UX, UI, and research chops, I know how to balance creativity with clear-headed problem-solving. I am just as comfortable digging into user insights as I am sketching out sleek interfaces—always aiming to design things that not only look great but actually work for people. From wireframes to pixel-perfect polish, I am hands-on through every step of the process. Whether it’s rapid prototyping, fine-tuning interactions, or nerding out over microcopy, I bring energy, empathy, and a sharp eye for detail. The goal? Products that feel good to use, solve real problems, and maybe even earn a few delighted oohs along the way. My experience spans across product design, user experience, and creative direction, contributing to successful IPO and acquisition.

Projects

Appoint it App

Appointit is the all in one app for discovering & booking service based appointments. As lead product designer, I worked with the CEO & UX Writer to design a new type of booking app to go to market with and identify product desirability. After conducting initial research with potential users & merchants, we identified a gap in the market to better service those two user groups. The application was specifically designed to optimize the booking appointment experience & ensure that customers choose the best available services locally.See More

XCover D2C Product

We have gathered partner feedback indicating interest in a cobranded post-purchase insurance offer. This solution should require no development effort from partners and be fully managed by XCover, allowing seamless integration into their customer journey. Additionally, we aim to create a direct-to-consumer (D2C) product that complements the partner-led offering, ensuring a broader reach and diversified acquisition channels.See More

Clyde Claims

By analyzing customer feedback, support team insights, and key performance metrics, we aim to enhance the claims experience. Our goal is to improve automation, responsiveness, and ease of use, ensuring a more seamless process for both customers and internal teams. We will prioritize changes that simplify interactions, reduce claim resolution time, and increase user confidence in the system.See More

Work History

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Senior Product Designer

Cover GeniusMar 2023 - Mar 2025 • 2 yrs 1 moLaunched B2C & B2B2C travel protection product to launch 10+ partner and acquiring additional 2x post purchase sales. Established user research budget & process which has led to the team conducting 25+ studies & overall attach rate improvement by 57%.
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Senior Product Designer

ClydeAug 2020 - Mar 2023 • 2 yrs 8 mosOptimized and developed new designs for our partner sales widgets to improve attach rate by 114% across all business. Led the design of Clyde’s inaugural SaaS product, Product Registration, taking it from concept to launch. Early adopters saw an 8x increase in retail-to-DTC conversions. Streamlined the merchant onboarding process, reducing the time to value from 1month+ to 6 days by optimizing the user experience and simplifying key workflows.
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Creative Director & Product Designer

Leo Gonzalez DesignFeb 2019 - Feb 2021 • 2 yrs 1 moHelping launch new brands & products with a focus on user experience.
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UX/UI Designer

Aterian (NASDAQ: ATER)Jun 2017 - Feb 2019 • 1 yr 9 mosDesigned an AI platform for Ecomm merchants, improving sales, product catalogue, and performance, which contributed to an IPO on the NASDAQ (ATER). Spearheaded the launch of 6+ brands, which included websites & app experiences driving over $250,000 in sales per quarter.
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Brand Designer

Aterian (NASDAQ: ATER)Jun 2015 - Jun 2017 • 2 yrs 1 moBranding & Identity, Website Design, UI/UX Design, Packaging Design
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UX/UI Designer

CartonomyMay 2014 - Jul 2015 • 1 yr 3 mosStreamlined navigation and improved accessibility for our social shopping platform, reducing bounce rates by 22%. Conducted user research and usability testing for a new checkout experience, resulting in a 35% increase in user satisfaction and a 20% decrease in support inquiries.
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Graphic Designer

Ludique MagazineJan 2013 - Jun 2015 • 2 yrs 6 mosDesigning feature spreads, Content writer for sub-articles, Interviewing artists/photographers to feature in the magazine, Art Direction for web design and magazine content
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Designer & Partner

Truly AmpedDec 2008 - Jun 2015 • 6 yrs 7 mosAdvertising, Design Management, Company Branding, Logo, Print, & Web Design
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Social Media Ambassador

SUNY New PaltzSep 2014 - May 2015 • 9 mosLaunching and promotion of the Social Hub, Creating new appealing content to gain community interaction, Capturing the New Paltz story through images and writing, Working closely with the digital marketing department to keep social media accounts up to date
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Resident Assistant

SUNY New PaltzAug 2014 - May 2015 • 10 mosHall Government Liaison, Creating a versatile of programs for residents to learn and enjoy, Manages building environment, Develops a unified community in the building by connecting and helping residents

Education

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SUNY New Paltz

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design2011 - 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 | Experienced in IPO and Acquisition | Expert in UX/UI
Hola, I’m Leo Gonzalez 👋 I am a product designer with a knack for turning big ideas into beautifully crafted experiences that make sense and spark joy. With a solid mix of UX, UI, and research chops, I know how to balance creativity with clear-headed problem-solving. I am just as comfortable digging into user insights as I am sketching out sleek interfaces—always aiming to design things that not only look great but actually work for people. From wireframes to pixel-perfect polish, I am hands-on through every step of the process. Whether it’s rapid prototyping, fine-tuning interactions, or nerding out over microcopy, I bring energy, empathy, and a sharp eye for detail. The goal? Products that feel good to use, solve real problems, and maybe even earn a few delighted oohs along the way. My experience spans across product design, user experience, and creative direction, contributing to successful IPO and acquisition.

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 Leo 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.

Leo Gonzalez

Product Designer • UX Designer • UI Designer • Austin, TX, US
Product Design
UI/UX Design
User Research
Usability Testing
Journey Mapping
Product Strategy
Design Systems
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Appoint it App

Appointit is the all in one app for discovering & booking service based appointments. As lead product designer, I worked with the CEO & UX Writer to design a new type of booking app to go to market with and identify product desirability. After conducting initial research with potential users & merchants, we identified a gap in the market to better service those two user groups. The application was specifically designed to optimize the booking appointment experience & ensure that customers choose the best available services locally.

XCover D2C Product

We have gathered partner feedback indicating interest in a cobranded post-purchase insurance offer. This solution should require no development effort from partners and be fully managed by XCover, allowing seamless integration into their customer journey. Additionally, we aim to create a direct-to-consumer (D2C) product that complements the partner-led offering, ensuring a broader reach and diversified acquisition channels.

Clyde Claims

By analyzing customer feedback, support team insights, and key performance metrics, we aim to enhance the claims experience. Our goal is to improve automation, responsiveness, and ease of use, ensuring a more seamless process for both customers and internal teams. We will prioritize changes that simplify interactions, reduce claim resolution time, and increase user confidence in the system.

Work History

C

Senior Product Designer

Cover GeniusMar 2023 - Mar 2025 • 2 yrs 1 moLaunched B2C & B2B2C travel protection product to launch 10+ partner and acquiring additional 2x post purchase sales. Established user research budget & process which has led to the team conducting 25+ studies & overall attach rate improvement by 57%.
C

Senior Product Designer

ClydeAug 2020 - Mar 2023 • 2 yrs 8 mosOptimized and developed new designs for our partner sales widgets to improve attach rate by 114% across all business. Led the design of Clyde’s inaugural SaaS product, Product Registration, taking it from concept to launch. Early adopters saw an 8x increase in retail-to-DTC conversions. Streamlined the merchant onboarding process, reducing the time to value from 1month+ to 6 days by optimizing the user experience and simplifying key workflows.
L

Creative Director & Product Designer

Leo Gonzalez DesignFeb 2019 - Feb 2021 • 2 yrs 1 moHelping launch new brands & products with a focus on user experience.
A

UX/UI Designer

Aterian (NASDAQ: ATER)Jun 2017 - Feb 2019 • 1 yr 9 mosDesigned an AI platform for Ecomm merchants, improving sales, product catalogue, and performance, which contributed to an IPO on the NASDAQ (ATER). Spearheaded the launch of 6+ brands, which included websites & app experiences driving over $250,000 in sales per quarter.
A

Brand Designer

Aterian (NASDAQ: ATER)Jun 2015 - Jun 2017 • 2 yrs 1 moBranding & Identity, Website Design, UI/UX Design, Packaging Design
C

UX/UI Designer

CartonomyMay 2014 - Jul 2015 • 1 yr 3 mosStreamlined navigation and improved accessibility for our social shopping platform, reducing bounce rates by 22%. Conducted user research and usability testing for a new checkout experience, resulting in a 35% increase in user satisfaction and a 20% decrease in support inquiries.
L

Graphic Designer

Ludique MagazineJan 2013 - Jun 2015 • 2 yrs 6 mosDesigning feature spreads, Content writer for sub-articles, Interviewing artists/photographers to feature in the magazine, Art Direction for web design and magazine content
T

Designer & Partner

Truly AmpedDec 2008 - Jun 2015 • 6 yrs 7 mosAdvertising, Design Management, Company Branding, Logo, Print, & Web Design
S

Social Media Ambassador

SUNY New PaltzSep 2014 - May 2015 • 9 mosLaunching and promotion of the Social Hub, Creating new appealing content to gain community interaction, Capturing the New Paltz story through images and writing, Working closely with the digital marketing department to keep social media accounts up to date
S

Resident Assistant

SUNY New PaltzAug 2014 - May 2015 • 10 mosHall Government Liaison, Creating a versatile of programs for residents to learn and enjoy, Manages building environment, Develops a unified community in the building by connecting and helping residents

Education

S

SUNY New Paltz

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design2011 - 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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