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 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.

Lina Zarkar

Product Designer • UX Designer • UI Designer • Toronto, ON, CA • Open to relocation
UI/UX Design
User Research
Figma
Usability Testing
Design Systems
Design Thinking
User Personas
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
Experienced Product Designer | UX/UI Specialist
Hey there! I'm Lina, a highly skilled product designer based in Toronto with over 4 years of professional experience. I am adept at transforming ideas into impactful user designs and thrive on overcoming design challenges across various industries and platforms. My portfolio encompasses a wide array of projects, ranging from e-commerce to healthcare and sports. Whether it's developing user-centric SaaS platforms, creating engaging apps, or designing seamless websites, I derive immense satisfaction from utilizing my problem-solving skills to bring concepts to life. My background includes successful collaborations with both agencies and in-house teams, all with a focus on aligning design with business objectives. Passionate about teamwork,

Work History

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UX/UI

Freelance
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Product Designer

Appartement AppJun 2023 - Jan 2024 • 8 mos- Conducted usability tests to enhance user engagement and satisfaction following WCAG guidelines, and AAA standards for our senior users in mind. - Redesigned Appartement App's web interface, enhancing user experience and system scalability. - Boosted user engagement by implementing intuitive design flows and usability testing at Appartement App. - Developed a cross-platform compatible design system, elevating Appartement App's brand consistency. - Constructed a comprehensive user research database, optimizing design decisions based on solid data. - Pioneered new UX strategies that significantly improved user interactions with the Appartement App. - Analyzed user behavior to refine the Appartement App's design strategies.
B

Product Designer

Bent Oak SystemsFeb 2021 - Jun 2023 • 2 yrs 5 mos- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in handling varied projects. - Contributed to the company's growth through innovative design solutions. - Improved user experience through meticulous design and attention to detail. - Pioneered an adaptive design system enhancing product consistency across platforms. - Boosted client satisfaction by leading UI redesigns, and meeting strict deadlines. - Performed competitive analysis, elevating design strategies with actionable insights. - Conceptualized future-proof UI solutions, significantly reducing update needs. Projects: * SarSabad: E-commerce mobile application and multi-purpose admin web panel -IR * ScreenMe: Women's health, lifestyle, and coaching app. UK * Theory In action: AI solutions SAAS for content creation. US * XRW: Skydiving mobile app and multiple Saas panels. UK * Hoopa: Children's entertainment club application and admin panel. IR * Fardis dialysis: B2B specialized medical panel. IR
T

Product Designer Intern

TeraSep 2020 - Feb 2021 • 6 mosGreat Team and experience.
I

Icom member

ICOM - International Council of MuseumsJan 2016 - Dec 2020 • 5 yrsContributed to the International Council of Museums through active participation and collaboration.

Education

K

Kharazmi University

Bachelor's degree, Fiction2007 - 2011
I

INVERSE School

certificate, ux/ui2019 - 2020

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
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Experienced Product Designer | UX/UI Specialist
Hey there! I'm Lina, a highly skilled product designer based in Toronto with over 4 years of professional experience. I am adept at transforming ideas into impactful user designs and thrive on overcoming design challenges across various industries and platforms. My portfolio encompasses a wide array of projects, ranging from e-commerce to healthcare and sports. Whether it's developing user-centric SaaS platforms, creating engaging apps, or designing seamless websites, I derive immense satisfaction from utilizing my problem-solving skills to bring concepts to life. My background includes successful collaborations with both agencies and in-house teams, all with a focus on aligning design with business objectives. Passionate about teamwork,

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 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.

Lina Zarkar

Product Designer • UX Designer • UI Designer • Toronto, ON, CA • Open to relocation
UI/UX Design
User Research
Figma
Usability Testing
Design Systems
Design Thinking
User Personas
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Work History

F

UX/UI

Freelance
A

Product Designer

Appartement AppJun 2023 - Jan 2024 • 8 mos- Conducted usability tests to enhance user engagement and satisfaction following WCAG guidelines, and AAA standards for our senior users in mind. - Redesigned Appartement App's web interface, enhancing user experience and system scalability. - Boosted user engagement by implementing intuitive design flows and usability testing at Appartement App. - Developed a cross-platform compatible design system, elevating Appartement App's brand consistency. - Constructed a comprehensive user research database, optimizing design decisions based on solid data. - Pioneered new UX strategies that significantly improved user interactions with the Appartement App. - Analyzed user behavior to refine the Appartement App's design strategies.
B

Product Designer

Bent Oak SystemsFeb 2021 - Jun 2023 • 2 yrs 5 mos- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in handling varied projects. - Contributed to the company's growth through innovative design solutions. - Improved user experience through meticulous design and attention to detail. - Pioneered an adaptive design system enhancing product consistency across platforms. - Boosted client satisfaction by leading UI redesigns, and meeting strict deadlines. - Performed competitive analysis, elevating design strategies with actionable insights. - Conceptualized future-proof UI solutions, significantly reducing update needs. Projects: * SarSabad: E-commerce mobile application and multi-purpose admin web panel -IR * ScreenMe: Women's health, lifestyle, and coaching app. UK * Theory In action: AI solutions SAAS for content creation. US * XRW: Skydiving mobile app and multiple Saas panels. UK * Hoopa: Children's entertainment club application and admin panel. IR * Fardis dialysis: B2B specialized medical panel. IR
T

Product Designer Intern

TeraSep 2020 - Feb 2021 • 6 mosGreat Team and experience.
I

Icom member

ICOM - International Council of MuseumsJan 2016 - Dec 2020 • 5 yrsContributed to the International Council of Museums through active participation and collaboration.

Education

K

Kharazmi University

Bachelor's degree, Fiction2007 - 2011
I

INVERSE School

certificate, ux/ui2019 - 2020

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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