Top Talent like Lucy 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.

Lucy Swinley

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior UX/Product Designer | Data-Driven & AI-Powered Tools
I’m a Senior UX/Product Designer with a deep passion for simplifying complexity. Over the past several years, I’ve helped companies like Meta, HERE Technologies, and Groundspeed Analytics turn complex systems into intuitive experiences that empower users and drive measurable business results. I’ve worked across industries including insurtech, autonomous driving, and e-commerce. At companies like HERE Technologies and Groundspeed Analytics, I led design initiatives that improved user satisfaction by as much as 40%, particularly in AI-powered workflows. I design for developer platform tools, creating intuitive, data-driven interfaces that support engineers and technical users. I thrive on translating complex systems into accessible, human-centered products. Let’s connect if you’re interested in collaborating on product design or creative strategy across industries. Skills & Tools: UX Design | UX Research | Interaction Design | Visual Design | End-to-End | Front-End Development | Figma | Adobe Creative Suite | HTML | CSS | JavaScript | React

Work History

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UX Design Consultant

Luce SolutionsHelping emerging and established brands elevate their digital presence through design strategy, branding, and user experience. LifeStyles | SKYN (Consumer Goods / Amazon DTC) -Led creative direction and asset development for SKYN’s Amazon storefront and ad campaigns, Amazon’s #1 condom brand. -Designed digital banners, product imagery, and ad variations optimized for A/B testing. -Refined brand visuals to maintain a clean, modern aesthetic across channels. -Ensured all assets complied with Amazon platform standards while driving engagement and conversion. MustWants – Real Estate Web Platform -Led a full UX audit and redesign of MustWants, a real estate platform focused on helping users prioritize and save listings based on their unique buying criteria. -Simplified the property search and filtering experience by reworking the homepage and navigation. -Redesigned MustWants website, resulting in a 28% increase in overall conversion rates.
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Administrator

Army West Point EsportsSupported and guided West Point’s first all-female eSports team, fostering player development, collaboration, and competitive confidence. Created branded templates and motion graphics for social media and video content, increasing engagement and helping the team establish a consistent visual identity.
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UX Designer II | Meta

Affirma ConsultingSep 2023 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr 10 mosLed end-to-end research and design for Meta's internal data and documentation platform, improving how engineers access and interpret complex building documentation across regions. Conducted user surveys, focus groups, and usability testing, translated findings into actionable design recommendations that simplified navigation and increased task completion rates by 35%. Led 0→1 design defining the product vision, structure, and interface; creating a cohesive digital platform through research, high-fidelity prototyping, and implementation.
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UX Designer II | Developer Platform

HERE TechnologiesAug 2021 - Nov 2024 • 3 yrs 4 mosDesigned wireframes and prototypes for internal tools used by engineers, streamlining complex geospatial and AI-driven workflows to enable faster, intuitive experiences. Led usability research with developers and ML engineers to uncover pain points, translating insights into iterative designs that improved task completion rates and user satisfaction. Led end-to-end user research including interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights, uncover pain points, and validate design decisions through an iterative process. Partnered cross-functionally with product managers and engineers to design and deliver scalable solutions that improved data input and workflows, reducing reporting errors by 30%. Implemented accessibility and customization features such as improved color contrast in visualizations and adaptive UI controls, ensuring tools remained usable and efficient for technical audiences across diverse environments.
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UX Designer & Developer

Groundspeed Analytics, Inc.Mar 2020 - Jun 2021 • 1 yr 4 mosSpearheaded the ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and refinement of the Groundspeed platform, ensuring high standards of usability, functionality, and visual appeal. Collaborated with product owners, back end developers, and stakeholders to design, code, test, and improve web applications. Developed well-written, front end code for new product features. Obtained user data, created functional designs, and coded web application improvements, increasing productivity by 25%.

Web Designer and Developer

Dec 2017 - Mar 2020 • 2 yrs 4 mosDesigned and developed fluid, responsive websites to increase customer retention and engagement. Researched, designed, and tested valuable user experiences to ensure customer satisfaction for my clients. Designed and implemented web application for youth soccer company resulting in a 75% increase in online tryout registration.
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Google Ads Quality Analyst

LionbridgeAug 2015 - Jul 2019 • 4 yrsUtilized marketing knowledge to ensure accuracy of Google's advertisements and search results. Analyzed text, web pages, images, and media to provide quality assurance based on defined parameters for search engine optimization. Demonstrated excellent written communication skills and the ability to execute work requirements while working remotely and independently.
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Production Supervisor

The Kraft Heinz CompanyOct 2011 - May 2012 • 8 mosLed a team of 30 production operators; led training initiatives; planned and directed work; resolved problems; sanitized plant and equipment; led production of 2.9 million lbs. of product each week. Developed process procedures and standard work instructions for employees, resulting in the production of bologna valued at $10 million.
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Operations Support

Greater Quality IndustriesMay 2010 - Oct 2011 • 1 yr 6 mosMonitored and optimized haul routes from construction sites to dump sites, ensuring efficient, timely operations in a fast-paced logistics environment. Collaborated with drivers and dispatch to align pick-up and drop-off schedules with staffing needs, reducing delivery delays and improving overall fleet coordination. Identified operational inefficiencies and proposed workflow improvements, contributing to smoother daily logistics and improved service reliability. Communicated route updates and scheduling changes in real-time, supporting high-volume operations and maintaining customer satisfaction. Developed a deep understanding of transportation workflows and user needs, laying the foundation for designing user-centered logistics tools in future SaaS platforms.

Education

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United States Military Academy at West Point

Bachelor of Science - BS, Sociology2006 - 2010

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 UX/Product Designer | Data-Driven & AI-Powered Tools
I’m a Senior UX/Product Designer with a deep passion for simplifying complexity. Over the past several years, I’ve helped companies like Meta, HERE Technologies, and Groundspeed Analytics turn complex systems into intuitive experiences that empower users and drive measurable business results. I’ve worked across industries including insurtech, autonomous driving, and e-commerce. At companies like HERE Technologies and Groundspeed Analytics, I led design initiatives that improved user satisfaction by as much as 40%, particularly in AI-powered workflows. I design for developer platform tools, creating intuitive, data-driven interfaces that support engineers and technical users. I thrive on translating complex systems into accessible, human-centered products. Let’s connect if you’re interested in collaborating on product design or creative strategy across industries. Skills & Tools: UX Design | UX Research | Interaction Design | Visual Design | End-to-End | Front-End Development | Figma | Adobe Creative Suite | HTML | CSS | JavaScript | React

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 Lucy 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.

Lucy Swinley

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

L

UX Design Consultant

Luce SolutionsHelping emerging and established brands elevate their digital presence through design strategy, branding, and user experience. LifeStyles | SKYN (Consumer Goods / Amazon DTC) -Led creative direction and asset development for SKYN’s Amazon storefront and ad campaigns, Amazon’s #1 condom brand. -Designed digital banners, product imagery, and ad variations optimized for A/B testing. -Refined brand visuals to maintain a clean, modern aesthetic across channels. -Ensured all assets complied with Amazon platform standards while driving engagement and conversion. MustWants – Real Estate Web Platform -Led a full UX audit and redesign of MustWants, a real estate platform focused on helping users prioritize and save listings based on their unique buying criteria. -Simplified the property search and filtering experience by reworking the homepage and navigation. -Redesigned MustWants website, resulting in a 28% increase in overall conversion rates.
A

Administrator

Army West Point EsportsSupported and guided West Point’s first all-female eSports team, fostering player development, collaboration, and competitive confidence. Created branded templates and motion graphics for social media and video content, increasing engagement and helping the team establish a consistent visual identity.
A

UX Designer II | Meta

Affirma ConsultingSep 2023 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr 10 mosLed end-to-end research and design for Meta's internal data and documentation platform, improving how engineers access and interpret complex building documentation across regions. Conducted user surveys, focus groups, and usability testing, translated findings into actionable design recommendations that simplified navigation and increased task completion rates by 35%. Led 0→1 design defining the product vision, structure, and interface; creating a cohesive digital platform through research, high-fidelity prototyping, and implementation.
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UX Designer II | Developer Platform

HERE TechnologiesAug 2021 - Nov 2024 • 3 yrs 4 mosDesigned wireframes and prototypes for internal tools used by engineers, streamlining complex geospatial and AI-driven workflows to enable faster, intuitive experiences. Led usability research with developers and ML engineers to uncover pain points, translating insights into iterative designs that improved task completion rates and user satisfaction. Led end-to-end user research including interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights, uncover pain points, and validate design decisions through an iterative process. Partnered cross-functionally with product managers and engineers to design and deliver scalable solutions that improved data input and workflows, reducing reporting errors by 30%. Implemented accessibility and customization features such as improved color contrast in visualizations and adaptive UI controls, ensuring tools remained usable and efficient for technical audiences across diverse environments.
G

UX Designer & Developer

Groundspeed Analytics, Inc.Mar 2020 - Jun 2021 • 1 yr 4 mosSpearheaded the ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and refinement of the Groundspeed platform, ensuring high standards of usability, functionality, and visual appeal. Collaborated with product owners, back end developers, and stakeholders to design, code, test, and improve web applications. Developed well-written, front end code for new product features. Obtained user data, created functional designs, and coded web application improvements, increasing productivity by 25%.

Web Designer and Developer

Dec 2017 - Mar 2020 • 2 yrs 4 mosDesigned and developed fluid, responsive websites to increase customer retention and engagement. Researched, designed, and tested valuable user experiences to ensure customer satisfaction for my clients. Designed and implemented web application for youth soccer company resulting in a 75% increase in online tryout registration.
L

Google Ads Quality Analyst

LionbridgeAug 2015 - Jul 2019 • 4 yrsUtilized marketing knowledge to ensure accuracy of Google's advertisements and search results. Analyzed text, web pages, images, and media to provide quality assurance based on defined parameters for search engine optimization. Demonstrated excellent written communication skills and the ability to execute work requirements while working remotely and independently.
T

Production Supervisor

The Kraft Heinz CompanyOct 2011 - May 2012 • 8 mosLed a team of 30 production operators; led training initiatives; planned and directed work; resolved problems; sanitized plant and equipment; led production of 2.9 million lbs. of product each week. Developed process procedures and standard work instructions for employees, resulting in the production of bologna valued at $10 million.
G

Operations Support

Greater Quality IndustriesMay 2010 - Oct 2011 • 1 yr 6 mosMonitored and optimized haul routes from construction sites to dump sites, ensuring efficient, timely operations in a fast-paced logistics environment. Collaborated with drivers and dispatch to align pick-up and drop-off schedules with staffing needs, reducing delivery delays and improving overall fleet coordination. Identified operational inefficiencies and proposed workflow improvements, contributing to smoother daily logistics and improved service reliability. Communicated route updates and scheduling changes in real-time, supporting high-volume operations and maintaining customer satisfaction. Developed a deep understanding of transportation workflows and user needs, laying the foundation for designing user-centered logistics tools in future SaaS platforms.

Education

U

United States Military Academy at West Point

Bachelor of Science - BS, Sociology2006 - 2010

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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