Top Talent like Michaela are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.
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Michaela Kirby

UX Designer • UI Designer • Product Designer • Cornelius, NC, US
UI/UX Design
UX
User Interface Design
User-Centered Design
Web Design
Mobile Design
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Design
Ideation
Flyer Design
Icon Design
Logo Design
Wireframing
Prototyping
Web Accessibility
Accessibility
Research
User Personas
Figma
Canva
Webflow
Squarespace
Web3
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Innovative UX Product Designer Specializing in User-Centric Solutions
Driven by a relentless curiosity and a passion for solving complex problems, I am a designer who transforms technological innovations into seamless, user-friendly solutions. With expertise in UX research, prototyping, and data analysis, I enhance business growth and user satisfaction. I am seeking full-time opportunities as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or Web Designer, particularly in roles emphasizing accessibility and user-centric design. My skills include relationship building, data-driven design solutions, and effective team collaboration.

Work History

C

Visual Designer

CESA 6Visual Designer for 4Schools
W

UX Consultant

WeavechainSpearheaded UX research initiatives and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop intuitive web interfaces.
A

User Experience Consultant

ArtificialX LabsLed core product design initiatives, created a design system, and crafted custom responsive websites.
U

Usability Analyst

UserTestingProvided in-depth feedback and usability analysis to over 100 companies, enhancing user experiences.
C

Professional development

Career BreakDec 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 1 moCareerFoundry Intro to UX Design: 12/2022 - 1/2023 CareerFoundry UX Immersion: 1/2023 - 10/2023 CareerFoundry UI for UX Design: 10/2023 - 12/2023
C

Bereavement

Career BreakOct 2022 - Dec 2022 • 3 mos
A

Client Success Strategist

AvadelAug 2022 - Nov 2022 • 4 mosStreamlined strategy planning, refined communication, and maintained client portfolio.
A

Account Manager

AvadelMar 2022 - Aug 2022 • 6 mosNurtured client relationships and managed expectations in a high-earning SDR firm.
N

Client Success Manager / Grant Manager

Nonprofit MegaphoneJun 2020 - Mar 2022 • 1 yr 10 mosStrategized Google Ad Grant accounts and built an SEO team for nonprofit clients.
T

Studio Manager

The Art of LivingJan 2019 - Jun 2020 • 1 yr 6 mosLaunched marketing campaigns and established the studio as a community entity.
M

UX Designer/Consultant

MailflowOct 2023 - Dec 2023 • 3 mosConducted content and usability audits for a domain warming SAAS platform.
N

UX Designer

Nurture Your NatureJan 2023 - Oct 2023 • 10 mosDesigned a usability-tested app and conducted user research to define personas.
L

UX Designer

Leapfrog StudioConducted research on UX strategies for social enterprises and provided UX services.

Education

C

CareerFoundry

Certification, User Experience Design2023
A

Appalachian State University

Bachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts2015 - 2018
A

Appalachian State University

Bachelor's degree, Psychology2015 - 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
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Recently Active
Innovative UX Product Designer Specializing in User-Centric Solutions
Driven by a relentless curiosity and a passion for solving complex problems, I am a designer who transforms technological innovations into seamless, user-friendly solutions. With expertise in UX research, prototyping, and data analysis, I enhance business growth and user satisfaction. I am seeking full-time opportunities as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or Web Designer, particularly in roles emphasizing accessibility and user-centric design. My skills include relationship building, data-driven design solutions, and effective team collaboration.

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 Michaela are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.

Michaela Kirby

UX Designer • UI Designer • Product Designer • Cornelius, NC, US
UI/UX Design
UX
User Interface Design
User-Centered Design
Web Design
Mobile Design
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Design
Ideation
Flyer Design
Icon Design
Logo Design
Wireframing
Prototyping
Web Accessibility
Accessibility
Research
User Personas
Figma
Canva
Webflow
Squarespace
Web3
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

C

Visual Designer

CESA 6Visual Designer for 4Schools
W

UX Consultant

WeavechainSpearheaded UX research initiatives and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop intuitive web interfaces.
A

User Experience Consultant

ArtificialX LabsLed core product design initiatives, created a design system, and crafted custom responsive websites.
U

Usability Analyst

UserTestingProvided in-depth feedback and usability analysis to over 100 companies, enhancing user experiences.
C

Professional development

Career BreakDec 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 1 moCareerFoundry Intro to UX Design: 12/2022 - 1/2023 CareerFoundry UX Immersion: 1/2023 - 10/2023 CareerFoundry UI for UX Design: 10/2023 - 12/2023
C

Bereavement

Career BreakOct 2022 - Dec 2022 • 3 mos
A

Client Success Strategist

AvadelAug 2022 - Nov 2022 • 4 mosStreamlined strategy planning, refined communication, and maintained client portfolio.
A

Account Manager

AvadelMar 2022 - Aug 2022 • 6 mosNurtured client relationships and managed expectations in a high-earning SDR firm.
N

Client Success Manager / Grant Manager

Nonprofit MegaphoneJun 2020 - Mar 2022 • 1 yr 10 mosStrategized Google Ad Grant accounts and built an SEO team for nonprofit clients.
T

Studio Manager

The Art of LivingJan 2019 - Jun 2020 • 1 yr 6 mosLaunched marketing campaigns and established the studio as a community entity.
M

UX Designer/Consultant

MailflowOct 2023 - Dec 2023 • 3 mosConducted content and usability audits for a domain warming SAAS platform.
N

UX Designer

Nurture Your NatureJan 2023 - Oct 2023 • 10 mosDesigned a usability-tested app and conducted user research to define personas.
L

UX Designer

Leapfrog StudioConducted research on UX strategies for social enterprises and provided UX services.

Education

C

CareerFoundry

Certification, User Experience Design2023
A

Appalachian State University

Bachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts2015 - 2018
A

Appalachian State University

Bachelor's degree, Psychology2015 - 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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