Top Talent like Manuni 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.

Manuni Dhruv

UX Designer
Product Designer
User Researcher
New York, NY, US
Mobile App Development
E-Commerce
Websites
User-Centered Design
Web Accessibility
Affinity Diagrams
Heuristic Evaluation
User Interface Design
Usability Testing
User Flows
User Research
User Personas
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer | Human-Computer Interaction Expert | Figma Campus Leader
As a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Tech Center for 21st Century Universities, I apply my UX and HCI skills to design and evaluate innovative learning technologies and experiences for diverse audiences. I collaborate with researchers, faculty, and industry partners to conduct user research, create prototypes, and test usability, aiming to improve education outcomes and accessibility. I have a strong background in industrial and product design, having graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Tech and completed a year-long UX Strategist role at User Insight, where I translated user insights into design direction for various clients. I am also pursuing a certificate in Management of Technology to enhance my leadership and business acumen. I am passionate about creating human-centered solutions that address real-world problems and make a positive impact. I am looking for a UX Design internship for Summer 2024, where I can apply my knowledge, skills, and creativity to challenging and meaningful projects. I have experience in industries such as education technology, digital design, and user experience research and strategy.

Projects

Digital Customer Experience at Window Nation

Designed a lead-generation experience that contributed to a ~12% increase in digital leads over the quarter. As part of the project, I created a design system with 44 reusable components, cutting future design/development time by ~30%See More

Booking Optimization for IHG Group

Optimized the booking experience for 3 different kinds of travelers by adding customization features so that travelers book through IHG instead of other websites.See More

Designing a Contextual Banking Experience for Gen Z

Built interactive, AI-driven banking features to support Gen Z engagement within Capital One's mobile app.

Work History

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Figma Campus Leader, Georgia Institute of Technology

Figma1. Selected as part of the inaugural cohort of Figma Campus Leaders, tasked with building a strong design community at my university. 2. Collaborating with the Figma for Education team to grow Figma adoption on campus, driving awareness and engagement around design and collaboration tools.
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Graduate Research Assistant

Georgia Tech Center for 21st Century UniversitiesPart-time EmployeeAug 2023 - May 2025 • 1 yr 10 mos1. Co-created pilot course on Headlamp - a skill-based learning platform, to help determine GT’s relationship with the platform in implementing skill-based courses for lifetime learners. 2. Lead analyst for design-based research for visual design and hierarchy of digital credentials at 30+ US institutions.
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UX Designer

Window NationContract EmployeeJun 2024 - Aug 2024 • 3 mos1. Assisted in developing a lead generation experience for digital customers. This included brainstorming, low-fi prototypes, high-fi prototypes, and handoff to the dev team, along with considerations to measure success. 2. Established the design system by using Atomic Design principles, which included components for buttons, cards, input fields, navigation, etc. 3. Conducted user testing with 14 sales reps for new D365 capabilities. Presented results to key stakeholders in the company.
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UX Strategist

User InsightFull-time EmployeeJun 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 3 mos1. Conducted user interviews with 60+ participants as Lead Strategist with companies like WestRock, Masonite, Cricket Wireless, Primerica, United Way, Public Health Foundation and distilled data into detailed reports of relevant insights and recommendations to help refine products. 2. Designed and tested Order Management within the eCommerce Modernization initiative at Westrock that is used by 50,000 employees and customers around the world. 3. Simplified complex permissions workflows in the “Themis” system at Westrock, cutting admin user error rate by 30% and support tickets by ~18%
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UX Strategist

User InsightJun 2022 - Aug 2022 • 3 mos
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UX Designer

Insure My TeamMay 2021 - Aug 2021 • 4 mosConducted user research and developed designs for both employer and employee platforms
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Student Communication Assistant

Georgia Tech College of SciencesJan 2021 - May 2021 • 5 mos
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Student Assistant

Georgia Tech Alumni AssociationOct 2019 - Jan 2020 • 4 mos

Education

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Georgia Institute of Technology

Master of Science - MS, Human Computer Interaction2023 - 2025
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Georgia Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial and Product Design2019 - 2022
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International Baccalaureate

IB Diploma2016 - 2018

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.
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Product Designer | Human-Computer Interaction Expert | Figma Campus Leader
As a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Tech Center for 21st Century Universities, I apply my UX and HCI skills to design and evaluate innovative learning technologies and experiences for diverse audiences. I collaborate with researchers, faculty, and industry partners to conduct user research, create prototypes, and test usability, aiming to improve education outcomes and accessibility. I have a strong background in industrial and product design, having graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Tech and completed a year-long UX Strategist role at User Insight, where I translated user insights into design direction for various clients. I am also pursuing a certificate in Management of Technology to enhance my leadership and business acumen. I am passionate about creating human-centered solutions that address real-world problems and make a positive impact. I am looking for a UX Design internship for Summer 2024, where I can apply my knowledge, skills, and creativity to challenging and meaningful projects. I have experience in industries such as education technology, digital design, and user experience research and strategy.

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 Manuni 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.

Manuni Dhruv

UX Designer
Product Designer
User Researcher
New York, NY, US
Mobile App Development
E-Commerce
Websites
User-Centered Design
Web Accessibility
Affinity Diagrams
Heuristic Evaluation
User Interface Design
Usability Testing
User Flows
User Research
User Personas
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Digital Customer Experience at Window Nation

Designed a lead-generation experience that contributed to a ~12% increase in digital leads over the quarter. As part of the project, I created a design system with 44 reusable components, cutting future design/development time by ~30%

Booking Optimization for IHG Group

Optimized the booking experience for 3 different kinds of travelers by adding customization features so that travelers book through IHG instead of other websites.

Designing a Contextual Banking Experience for Gen Z

Built interactive, AI-driven banking features to support Gen Z engagement within Capital One's mobile app.

Work History

F

Figma Campus Leader, Georgia Institute of Technology

Figma1. Selected as part of the inaugural cohort of Figma Campus Leaders, tasked with building a strong design community at my university. 2. Collaborating with the Figma for Education team to grow Figma adoption on campus, driving awareness and engagement around design and collaboration tools.
G

Graduate Research Assistant

Georgia Tech Center for 21st Century UniversitiesPart-time EmployeeAug 2023 - May 2025 • 1 yr 10 mos1. Co-created pilot course on Headlamp - a skill-based learning platform, to help determine GT’s relationship with the platform in implementing skill-based courses for lifetime learners. 2. Lead analyst for design-based research for visual design and hierarchy of digital credentials at 30+ US institutions.
W

UX Designer

Window NationContract EmployeeJun 2024 - Aug 2024 • 3 mos1. Assisted in developing a lead generation experience for digital customers. This included brainstorming, low-fi prototypes, high-fi prototypes, and handoff to the dev team, along with considerations to measure success. 2. Established the design system by using Atomic Design principles, which included components for buttons, cards, input fields, navigation, etc. 3. Conducted user testing with 14 sales reps for new D365 capabilities. Presented results to key stakeholders in the company.
U

UX Strategist

User InsightFull-time EmployeeJun 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 3 mos1. Conducted user interviews with 60+ participants as Lead Strategist with companies like WestRock, Masonite, Cricket Wireless, Primerica, United Way, Public Health Foundation and distilled data into detailed reports of relevant insights and recommendations to help refine products. 2. Designed and tested Order Management within the eCommerce Modernization initiative at Westrock that is used by 50,000 employees and customers around the world. 3. Simplified complex permissions workflows in the “Themis” system at Westrock, cutting admin user error rate by 30% and support tickets by ~18%
U

UX Strategist

User InsightJun 2022 - Aug 2022 • 3 mos
I

UX Designer

Insure My TeamMay 2021 - Aug 2021 • 4 mosConducted user research and developed designs for both employer and employee platforms
G

Student Communication Assistant

Georgia Tech College of SciencesJan 2021 - May 2021 • 5 mos
G

Student Assistant

Georgia Tech Alumni AssociationOct 2019 - Jan 2020 • 4 mos

Education

G

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master of Science - MS, Human Computer Interaction2023 - 2025
G

Georgia Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial and Product Design2019 - 2022
I

International Baccalaureate

IB Diploma2016 - 2018

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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