Top Talent like Manali 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.

Manali Shivapurkar

UX Designer
Product Designer
User Researcher
New York, NY, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced UX Designer with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction
Crafting experiences that matter through empathy and research. From engineering to design, my journey is about creating experiences that simplify and enhance life. Now studying Human-Computer Interaction at SUNY Oswego, I blend tech, design, and empathy to build impactful solutions.

Projects

Designing Dietary Filters to Make Food Discovery More Inclusive

Conceptualized and designed a feature that allows users to filter meals by dietary preferences (e.g., vegan, gluten-free). I led the research and then translated insights into wireframes that promoted inclusivity and faster decision-making. The solution was designed to fit seamlessly into DoorDash’s existing flow.See More

Work History

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Graduate Assistant

State University of New York at OswegoAug 2024 - Aug 2025 • 1 yr 1 mo
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UI/UX Designer

SkillmaticsMar 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 4 mos● Led the redesign of USA and India websites, creating wireframes and prototypes in Figma and using no-code tools, reducing development time. ● Conducted user research and usability testing, resulting in the successful launch of the 'Build Your Own Bundle' feature. ● Performed A/B testing and data analysis to optimize user flows and improve website performance, gaining expertise in quality assurance, Shopify management, and responsive design.
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Freelance Designer

FreelanceApr 2021 - Mar 2022 • 1 yr
M

UI/UX Design Intern

MADIEE GamesNov 2021 - Dec 2021 • 2 mos
1

Designer in Residence

10kdesignersJul 2021 - Nov 2021 • 5 mos
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Design Intern

InstaPrepsAI : The Confidence AppJul 2021 - Oct 2021 • 4 mos● Re-designed screens for the InstaPreps app using Figma, improving user retention and reducing drop-off. ● Developed new feature designs, including Refer and Earn, Admin Login Flow, Watch Videos, and Counseling modules, enhancing user experience. ● Created promotional materials, such as Instagram posters and event certificates, aligning with branding and increasing engagement. ● Designed interactive flows for booking demo classes, course plans, and forums.

Education

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State University of New York at Oswego

Master of Arts - MA, Human Computer Interaction2023 - 2025
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MCT's Rajiv Gandhi Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Engineering2017 - 2021

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 UX Designer with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction
Crafting experiences that matter through empathy and research. From engineering to design, my journey is about creating experiences that simplify and enhance life. Now studying Human-Computer Interaction at SUNY Oswego, I blend tech, design, and empathy to build impactful solutions.

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 Manali 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.

Manali Shivapurkar

UX Designer
Product Designer
User Researcher
New York, NY, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Designing Dietary Filters to Make Food Discovery More Inclusive

Conceptualized and designed a feature that allows users to filter meals by dietary preferences (e.g., vegan, gluten-free). I led the research and then translated insights into wireframes that promoted inclusivity and faster decision-making. The solution was designed to fit seamlessly into DoorDash’s existing flow.

Work History

S

Graduate Assistant

State University of New York at OswegoAug 2024 - Aug 2025 • 1 yr 1 mo
S

UI/UX Designer

SkillmaticsMar 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 4 mos● Led the redesign of USA and India websites, creating wireframes and prototypes in Figma and using no-code tools, reducing development time. ● Conducted user research and usability testing, resulting in the successful launch of the 'Build Your Own Bundle' feature. ● Performed A/B testing and data analysis to optimize user flows and improve website performance, gaining expertise in quality assurance, Shopify management, and responsive design.
F

Freelance Designer

FreelanceApr 2021 - Mar 2022 • 1 yr
M

UI/UX Design Intern

MADIEE GamesNov 2021 - Dec 2021 • 2 mos
1

Designer in Residence

10kdesignersJul 2021 - Nov 2021 • 5 mos
I

Design Intern

InstaPrepsAI : The Confidence AppJul 2021 - Oct 2021 • 4 mos● Re-designed screens for the InstaPreps app using Figma, improving user retention and reducing drop-off. ● Developed new feature designs, including Refer and Earn, Admin Login Flow, Watch Videos, and Counseling modules, enhancing user experience. ● Created promotional materials, such as Instagram posters and event certificates, aligning with branding and increasing engagement. ● Designed interactive flows for booking demo classes, course plans, and forums.

Education

S

State University of New York at Oswego

Master of Arts - MA, Human Computer Interaction2023 - 2025
M

MCT's Rajiv Gandhi Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Engineering2017 - 2021

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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