Top Talent like Lina 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.

Lina Kang

UX Designer •
Human-centered design
Visual Design
User Research
UI/UX Design
Interaction Design
Product Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
UX/UI Designer | Cognitive Science Specialist
With a strong foundation in UX Design, Web Design, and Graphic Design from Santa Monica College, I hold an Associate of Science and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Design and Interaction at UC San Diego. My professional journey includes roles such as Junior Designer at UC San Diego Design Lab, UI/UX Designer at MyMicrojourney, and Product Designer at Santa Monica College. Additionally, I have experience as an Instructional Assistant at UC San Diego and as a Chinese Tutor at Santa Monica College. My diverse background in design and education equips me with a unique perspective on creating user-centric digital experiences.

Work History

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Junior Designer

UC San Diego Design Lab• Developing new design concepts and assisting marketing assets for the Studios Team. • Identifying project-relevant research areas and supporting data collection and analysis as a research assistant.
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UI/UX Designer

MyMicrojourney• Spearheaded the design process to develop Responsive Web UI, increasing user engagement and retention rate by 15%. • Created new UI components using Figma to elevate the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the platform. • Developed user flows and low/high-fidelity prototypes for seamless integration with Small Medium Business (SMB) systems.
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Instructional Assistant (IA)

UC San DiegoApr 2023 - Jun 2023 • 3 mos• Guided 100+ students through complex statistical concepts, providing individualized support to enhance their comprehension and application of data analysis techniques. • Led discussion groups of 20-50 and created interactive learning materials to facilitate a deeper understanding of statistical concepts, leveraging knowledge of cognitive learning theories.
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Product Designer

Santa Monica CollegeFeb 2022 - Jun 2022 • 5 mos• Designed event logo, concert poster, banners, and big blue bus poster. • Created prototypes and wireframes of website and social media designs. • Designed marketing brochure, event program, press kit folder, kids’ kit, and ticket design.
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Chinese Tutor

Santa Monica CollegeSep 2019 - Jun 2020 • 10 mosAs a Chinese Tutor, likely provided tutoring services to students, helping them improve their Chinese language skills.

Education

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Santa Monica College

Associate of Science - AS, Graphic DesignFeb 2019 - Jun 2022
S

Santa Monica College

Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities2019 - 2022
U

UC San Diego

Bachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science – Design and Interaction (HCI)Sep 2022 - Jun 2024

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
UX/UI Designer | Cognitive Science Specialist
With a strong foundation in UX Design, Web Design, and Graphic Design from Santa Monica College, I hold an Associate of Science and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Design and Interaction at UC San Diego. My professional journey includes roles such as Junior Designer at UC San Diego Design Lab, UI/UX Designer at MyMicrojourney, and Product Designer at Santa Monica College. Additionally, I have experience as an Instructional Assistant at UC San Diego and as a Chinese Tutor at Santa Monica College. My diverse background in design and education equips me with a unique perspective on creating user-centric digital experiences.

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 Lina 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.

Lina Kang

UX Designer •
Human-centered design
Visual Design
User Research
UI/UX Design
Interaction Design
Product Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

U

Junior Designer

UC San Diego Design Lab• Developing new design concepts and assisting marketing assets for the Studios Team. • Identifying project-relevant research areas and supporting data collection and analysis as a research assistant.
M

UI/UX Designer

MyMicrojourney• Spearheaded the design process to develop Responsive Web UI, increasing user engagement and retention rate by 15%. • Created new UI components using Figma to elevate the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the platform. • Developed user flows and low/high-fidelity prototypes for seamless integration with Small Medium Business (SMB) systems.
U

Instructional Assistant (IA)

UC San DiegoApr 2023 - Jun 2023 • 3 mos• Guided 100+ students through complex statistical concepts, providing individualized support to enhance their comprehension and application of data analysis techniques. • Led discussion groups of 20-50 and created interactive learning materials to facilitate a deeper understanding of statistical concepts, leveraging knowledge of cognitive learning theories.
S

Product Designer

Santa Monica CollegeFeb 2022 - Jun 2022 • 5 mos• Designed event logo, concert poster, banners, and big blue bus poster. • Created prototypes and wireframes of website and social media designs. • Designed marketing brochure, event program, press kit folder, kids’ kit, and ticket design.
S

Chinese Tutor

Santa Monica CollegeSep 2019 - Jun 2020 • 10 mosAs a Chinese Tutor, likely provided tutoring services to students, helping them improve their Chinese language skills.

Education

S

Santa Monica College

Associate of Science - AS, Graphic DesignFeb 2019 - Jun 2022
S

Santa Monica College

Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities2019 - 2022
U

UC San Diego

Bachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science – Design and Interaction (HCI)Sep 2022 - Jun 2024

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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