Top Talent like Lexy 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.

Lexy Catipon

UX Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced UX Researcher and Designer with a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction & Design
Experienced UX Researcher and Designer with a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction & Design from UC Irvine. Skilled in conducting user interviews, heuristic evaluations, and competitive analysis to inform product decisions. Proven track record in designing user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes for various industries, including healthcare and e-commerce. Collaborative team player with experience in project management and cross-functional teamwork.

Work History

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UX Designer and Researcher

The National Institutes of HealthLeads UX research and UI design for a web app projected to reduce research workflows for neuroscientists by up to 90%. Conducts user interviews, heuristic evaluations, and competitive analysis to inform product decisions. Delivered user flow maps, wireframes, and high fidelity prototypes, presenting solutions to stakeholders. Built and maintained a custom design system in Figma using Shadcn UI as a base, after identifying Tailwind CSS as a strong fit for scalable web app development. Collaborates with engineers, scientists, and stakeholders to ensure usability, accessibility, and technical feasibility.
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User Research Moderator

ExponentApr 2025 - Apr 2025 • 1 mo(Short-term contract via Insight Global) Moderated a 5-day usability study on wearable tech, interviewing 20 participants in 2-hour structured sessions. Refined study protocol to improve efficiency and data quality. Observed user behavior, probed for insights, and captured detailed feedback in surveys and spreadsheets for final delivery to client.
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Digital Operations Coordinator

NordstromFeb 2022 - Mar 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mosImproved e-commerce UX by identifying and resolving product listing issues across 8,000+ SKUs as part of the Sellability Research team, increasing product visibility by 72%. Partnered cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to enhance efficiency of product setup process. Led internal tool training, contributing to backlog reduction and smoother digital asset management.
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UX Designer & Researcher

Orange County School of the ArtsApr 2023 - Sep 2023 • 6 mosCapstone Project for Masters in Human Computer Interaction & Design Redesigned a charter school admissions form using user-centered design principles. Conducted user interviews, surveys, and usability testing with Maze, applying insights to improve clarity and accessibility. Built interactive Figma prototypes and presented findings to stakeholders, resulting in a 92% satisfaction rating from student testers.
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Assistant Editor, "Slumberkins"on Apple TV+

AppleSep 2021 - Feb 2022 • 6 mosManaged post-production workflows and asset organization across 35+ episodes using tools like DaVinci Resolve, Frame.io, and Pix. Led visual QA and VFX review sessions, ensured accuracy of deliverables, and streamlined file delivery using structured systems.
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Image Production Technician

NordstromMar 2021 - Sep 2021 • 7 mosEnsured visual consistency and high-quality product photography across 150+ image sets daily for Nordstrom’s e-commerce platforms. Retouched 160+ product images per day in Adobe Photoshop.
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Digital Contracts Associate

American Honda Finance CorporationSep 2020 - Mar 2021 • 7 mosSupported 40+ dealerships daily in using a digital platform, identifying UX pain points and advocating for usability improvements. Collaborated with senior staff on system enhancements, gaining hands-on experience with enterprise software and customer support workflows.
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Production Intern

Amazon StudiosJun 2019 - Aug 2019 • 3 mosSupported production and post teams on 50+ original series, streamlining workflows by redesigning tracking systems and calendars in Excel and the in-house database. Conducted research on production companies, filming locations, and international tax incentives. Provided administrative support to producers and executives, including scheduling, proofreading budgets, and organizing production documents.
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Undergraduate Research Apprentice - Sociology Department

University of California, BerkeleyFeb 2019 - May 2019 • 4 mosAssisted in qualitative research for a PhD dissertation by transcribing, coding, and analyzing 15–20+ hours of interview data. Identified recurring themes and patterns, contributed insights during weekly research discussions, and authored a final analytic memo summarizing key findings. Gained hands-on experience with ethnographic methods and qualitative data synthesis.

Education

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UC Irvine Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

Master's degree, Human Computer Interaction and Design2022 - 2023
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University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Media Studies2018 - 2020
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San Francisco State University

Cinematography and Film/Video Production2016 - 2018
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Presentation High School

High School Diploma2012 - 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!

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Experienced UX Researcher and Designer with a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction & Design
Experienced UX Researcher and Designer with a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction & Design from UC Irvine. Skilled in conducting user interviews, heuristic evaluations, and competitive analysis to inform product decisions. Proven track record in designing user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes for various industries, including healthcare and e-commerce. Collaborative team player with experience in project management and cross-functional teamwork.

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 Lexy 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.

Lexy Catipon

UX Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

T

UX Designer and Researcher

The National Institutes of HealthLeads UX research and UI design for a web app projected to reduce research workflows for neuroscientists by up to 90%. Conducts user interviews, heuristic evaluations, and competitive analysis to inform product decisions. Delivered user flow maps, wireframes, and high fidelity prototypes, presenting solutions to stakeholders. Built and maintained a custom design system in Figma using Shadcn UI as a base, after identifying Tailwind CSS as a strong fit for scalable web app development. Collaborates with engineers, scientists, and stakeholders to ensure usability, accessibility, and technical feasibility.
E

User Research Moderator

ExponentApr 2025 - Apr 2025 • 1 mo(Short-term contract via Insight Global) Moderated a 5-day usability study on wearable tech, interviewing 20 participants in 2-hour structured sessions. Refined study protocol to improve efficiency and data quality. Observed user behavior, probed for insights, and captured detailed feedback in surveys and spreadsheets for final delivery to client.
N

Digital Operations Coordinator

NordstromFeb 2022 - Mar 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mosImproved e-commerce UX by identifying and resolving product listing issues across 8,000+ SKUs as part of the Sellability Research team, increasing product visibility by 72%. Partnered cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to enhance efficiency of product setup process. Led internal tool training, contributing to backlog reduction and smoother digital asset management.
O

UX Designer & Researcher

Orange County School of the ArtsApr 2023 - Sep 2023 • 6 mosCapstone Project for Masters in Human Computer Interaction & Design Redesigned a charter school admissions form using user-centered design principles. Conducted user interviews, surveys, and usability testing with Maze, applying insights to improve clarity and accessibility. Built interactive Figma prototypes and presented findings to stakeholders, resulting in a 92% satisfaction rating from student testers.
A

Assistant Editor, "Slumberkins"on Apple TV+

AppleSep 2021 - Feb 2022 • 6 mosManaged post-production workflows and asset organization across 35+ episodes using tools like DaVinci Resolve, Frame.io, and Pix. Led visual QA and VFX review sessions, ensured accuracy of deliverables, and streamlined file delivery using structured systems.
N

Image Production Technician

NordstromMar 2021 - Sep 2021 • 7 mosEnsured visual consistency and high-quality product photography across 150+ image sets daily for Nordstrom’s e-commerce platforms. Retouched 160+ product images per day in Adobe Photoshop.
A

Digital Contracts Associate

American Honda Finance CorporationSep 2020 - Mar 2021 • 7 mosSupported 40+ dealerships daily in using a digital platform, identifying UX pain points and advocating for usability improvements. Collaborated with senior staff on system enhancements, gaining hands-on experience with enterprise software and customer support workflows.
A

Production Intern

Amazon StudiosJun 2019 - Aug 2019 • 3 mosSupported production and post teams on 50+ original series, streamlining workflows by redesigning tracking systems and calendars in Excel and the in-house database. Conducted research on production companies, filming locations, and international tax incentives. Provided administrative support to producers and executives, including scheduling, proofreading budgets, and organizing production documents.
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Undergraduate Research Apprentice - Sociology Department

University of California, BerkeleyFeb 2019 - May 2019 • 4 mosAssisted in qualitative research for a PhD dissertation by transcribing, coding, and analyzing 15–20+ hours of interview data. Identified recurring themes and patterns, contributed insights during weekly research discussions, and authored a final analytic memo summarizing key findings. Gained hands-on experience with ethnographic methods and qualitative data synthesis.

Education

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UC Irvine Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

Master's degree, Human Computer Interaction and Design2022 - 2023
U

University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Media Studies2018 - 2020
S

San Francisco State University

Cinematography and Film/Video Production2016 - 2018
P

Presentation High School

High School Diploma2012 - 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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