Top Talent like Matthew 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.

Matthew Zielinski

UX Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced User Experience Designer and Creative Director
With a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Visual Communications from the University at Buffalo, I have honed my skills in user experience design. My journey began as a freelance designer at Zielinski Design, where I crafted visually compelling solutions for clients. I then transitioned to roles at Minerva Marketing Co and Nowy, where I focused on creating engaging and intuitive experiences for users. As the Creative Director at Bedford Brew LLC, I developed impactful marketing strategies and managed social media presence, enhancing brand visibility and boosting sales. My dedication to staying updated on industry trends ensured our brands remained innovative and relevant. Throughout my career, I have been committed to delivering excellence in user experience and guiding users effectively, aiming to eliminate unnecessary factors and enhance interactions. My focus on user engagement and satisfaction has contributed to making digital products truly impactful.

Work History

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Freelance User Experience Designer

Zielinski DesignAs a freelance design professional, I apply my knowledge of design principles and user experience to create visually compelling solutions for clients. Specializing in logos, marketing materials, and user-friendly websites, I aligned designs with brand identities I work to create or improve.
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User Experience Designer

NowyOct 2023 - Mar 2024 • 6 mosAs the User Experience Designer at Nowy, I am passionately involved in evolving our app to meet and exceed the vision. My role centers around enhancing existing functionalities while collaboratively developing new features and services that resonate with our users' needs and preferences. By focusing on user-centric design, I strive to create engaging and intuitive experiences that our users will not only love but find indispensable. My journey at Nowy is a blend of innovation, teamwork, and a deep commitment to delivering excellence in user experience.
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User Experience Designer

Minerva Marketing CoOct 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosIn my role at Minerva Marketing, I actively collaborate with clients and stakeholders, engaging in detailed discussions to truly grasp the project and business goals. Transforming these insights, I designed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, ensuring that each visual representation effectively communicate the intended experience for the user. Employing a variety user research methodologies, I justify my design decisions through usability testing, ensuring our final products met needs and expectations. Using my expertise in design principles and user interaction, I work to create innovative solutions that resonate with an audience of users. Through collaboration and a study of user behavior, I aim guide users effectively, encouraging desired actions, enhancing interactions and trying to eliminate unnecessary factors. I believe my focus on user engagement and satisfaction contributes to making Minerva's digital products truly impactful.
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Creative Director

Bedford Brew LLCApr 2017 - Sep 2022 • 5 yrs 6 mosIn my journey from a part-time role in one business to becoming the creative director of multiple ventures, I made it my goal to make each desirable to the target audience. I've developed impactful marketing strategies, enhanced brand visibility, boosted sales, and fostered quality customer engagement. While crafting eye-catching promotional materials and managing social media presence, I ensured our messaging consistently resonates with our audience. Collaborating with breweries and distributors, I orchestrated events that showcased both ours and their offerings. I nurtured strong relationships with vendors. My dedication to staying updated on industry trends ensured our brands remained innovative and relevant. Throughout my time working here, my focus was on elevating our brand experiences, from website redesigns to creating unique rewards and employee discount services, all while managing day-to-day operations. I successfully steered the business through challenging times by adapting our models to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, enhancing sales in the process. Additionally, I played a key role in facilitating the sale of assets, including inventory, equipment, and media, before the closure of the LLC.

Education

U

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design and Visual Communications, General2011 - 2015
M

Monash University

2013 - 2014
W

Westhill High School

2008 - 2011

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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Experienced User Experience Designer and Creative Director
With a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Visual Communications from the University at Buffalo, I have honed my skills in user experience design. My journey began as a freelance designer at Zielinski Design, where I crafted visually compelling solutions for clients. I then transitioned to roles at Minerva Marketing Co and Nowy, where I focused on creating engaging and intuitive experiences for users. As the Creative Director at Bedford Brew LLC, I developed impactful marketing strategies and managed social media presence, enhancing brand visibility and boosting sales. My dedication to staying updated on industry trends ensured our brands remained innovative and relevant. Throughout my career, I have been committed to delivering excellence in user experience and guiding users effectively, aiming to eliminate unnecessary factors and enhance interactions. My focus on user engagement and satisfaction has contributed to making digital products truly impactful.

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 Matthew 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.

Matthew Zielinski

UX Designer •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

Z

Freelance User Experience Designer

Zielinski DesignAs a freelance design professional, I apply my knowledge of design principles and user experience to create visually compelling solutions for clients. Specializing in logos, marketing materials, and user-friendly websites, I aligned designs with brand identities I work to create or improve.
N

User Experience Designer

NowyOct 2023 - Mar 2024 • 6 mosAs the User Experience Designer at Nowy, I am passionately involved in evolving our app to meet and exceed the vision. My role centers around enhancing existing functionalities while collaboratively developing new features and services that resonate with our users' needs and preferences. By focusing on user-centric design, I strive to create engaging and intuitive experiences that our users will not only love but find indispensable. My journey at Nowy is a blend of innovation, teamwork, and a deep commitment to delivering excellence in user experience.
M

User Experience Designer

Minerva Marketing CoOct 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosIn my role at Minerva Marketing, I actively collaborate with clients and stakeholders, engaging in detailed discussions to truly grasp the project and business goals. Transforming these insights, I designed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, ensuring that each visual representation effectively communicate the intended experience for the user. Employing a variety user research methodologies, I justify my design decisions through usability testing, ensuring our final products met needs and expectations. Using my expertise in design principles and user interaction, I work to create innovative solutions that resonate with an audience of users. Through collaboration and a study of user behavior, I aim guide users effectively, encouraging desired actions, enhancing interactions and trying to eliminate unnecessary factors. I believe my focus on user engagement and satisfaction contributes to making Minerva's digital products truly impactful.
B

Creative Director

Bedford Brew LLCApr 2017 - Sep 2022 • 5 yrs 6 mosIn my journey from a part-time role in one business to becoming the creative director of multiple ventures, I made it my goal to make each desirable to the target audience. I've developed impactful marketing strategies, enhanced brand visibility, boosted sales, and fostered quality customer engagement. While crafting eye-catching promotional materials and managing social media presence, I ensured our messaging consistently resonates with our audience. Collaborating with breweries and distributors, I orchestrated events that showcased both ours and their offerings. I nurtured strong relationships with vendors. My dedication to staying updated on industry trends ensured our brands remained innovative and relevant. Throughout my time working here, my focus was on elevating our brand experiences, from website redesigns to creating unique rewards and employee discount services, all while managing day-to-day operations. I successfully steered the business through challenging times by adapting our models to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, enhancing sales in the process. Additionally, I played a key role in facilitating the sale of assets, including inventory, equipment, and media, before the closure of the LLC.

Education

U

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design and Visual Communications, General2011 - 2015
M

Monash University

2013 - 2014
W

Westhill High School

2008 - 2011

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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