Top Talent like Natalie 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.

Natalie R.

UX Designer
Chicago, IL, US
Webflow
HTML5
UX Strategy
JavaScript
CSS3
Miro
Bootstrap
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Accessibility
Git
UI/UX Design
Project Management
Collaboration
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior UX/UI Designer at Northwestern University
I translate complex technical requirements into intuitive experiences that solve real problems for real people. As a Senior UX/UI Designer with an MS in Human-Computer Interaction from DePaul University, I’ve collaborated with researchers, healthcare professionals, and corporate teams to design accessible, user-centered interfaces—from genetic data platforms to employee wellness resources. I’m driven by curiosity, thrive on partnerships with subject-matter experts, and focus on improving existing products to maximize impact. Key achievements include an NSF-funded genetic data platform UX redesign (87% increase in site visits and 376% increase in downloads), leading WCAG AA accessibility initiatives across multiple platforms, and delivering 20+ training sessions on content best practices to diverse stakeholders. I’m seeking mission-driven organizations (healthcare, nonprofits, B-corps) where I can apply stakeholder collaboration and technical versatility to solve meaningful problems. Let’s connect if you’re tackling complex products that make a real difference.

Projects

Transforming CaeNDR

Turning a homegrown lab notebook into a global research platform wasn’t just a technical challenge; it was a complete identity shift for a community of scientists. This is how I reimagined a website to meet the demands of the world’s top geneticists.See More

Work History

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Senior UX/UI Designer

Northwestern UniversityNov 2021 - Aug 2025 • 3 yrs 10 mosEvanston, Illinois — Senior UX/UI Designer. Collaborated with a small team of nimble developers to design and develop websites and internal tools for researchers and staff, focusing on accessibility and user-centric experiences.
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Web Specialist

Northwestern University Pritzker School of LawJul 2019 - Nov 2021 • 2 yrs 5 mosGreater Chicago Area — Web Specialist supporting marketing and communications with content strategy, information architecture, and web accessibility improvements.
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Web Content Specialist

ComPsychJul 2017 - Jun 2019 • 2 yrsGreater Chicago Area — Web Content Specialist developing and maintaining content for corporate websites and wellness platforms.
T

E-commerce Marketing Content Designer

tag - Trade Associates Group LtdJul 2013 - Jun 2015 • 2 yrsChicago, IL — Created e-commerce content, product narratives, and marketing assets for online storefronts.
T

E-commerce Coordinator

tag - Trade Associates Group LtdMay 2011 - Jun 2013 • 2 yrs 2 mosChicago, IL — Coordinated e-commerce operations and content management initiatives.

Education

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DePaul University

Master of Science - MS, Human Computer Interaction2019 - 2022
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Northeastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy

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/UI Designer at Northwestern University
I translate complex technical requirements into intuitive experiences that solve real problems for real people. As a Senior UX/UI Designer with an MS in Human-Computer Interaction from DePaul University, I’ve collaborated with researchers, healthcare professionals, and corporate teams to design accessible, user-centered interfaces—from genetic data platforms to employee wellness resources. I’m driven by curiosity, thrive on partnerships with subject-matter experts, and focus on improving existing products to maximize impact. Key achievements include an NSF-funded genetic data platform UX redesign (87% increase in site visits and 376% increase in downloads), leading WCAG AA accessibility initiatives across multiple platforms, and delivering 20+ training sessions on content best practices to diverse stakeholders. I’m seeking mission-driven organizations (healthcare, nonprofits, B-corps) where I can apply stakeholder collaboration and technical versatility to solve meaningful problems. Let’s connect if you’re tackling complex products that make a real difference.

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 Natalie 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.

Natalie R.

UX Designer
Chicago, IL, US
Webflow
HTML5
UX Strategy
JavaScript
CSS3
Miro
Bootstrap
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Accessibility
Git
UI/UX Design
Project Management
Collaboration
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Transforming CaeNDR

Turning a homegrown lab notebook into a global research platform wasn’t just a technical challenge; it was a complete identity shift for a community of scientists. This is how I reimagined a website to meet the demands of the world’s top geneticists.

Work History

N

Senior UX/UI Designer

Northwestern UniversityNov 2021 - Aug 2025 • 3 yrs 10 mosEvanston, Illinois — Senior UX/UI Designer. Collaborated with a small team of nimble developers to design and develop websites and internal tools for researchers and staff, focusing on accessibility and user-centric experiences.
N

Web Specialist

Northwestern University Pritzker School of LawJul 2019 - Nov 2021 • 2 yrs 5 mosGreater Chicago Area — Web Specialist supporting marketing and communications with content strategy, information architecture, and web accessibility improvements.
C

Web Content Specialist

ComPsychJul 2017 - Jun 2019 • 2 yrsGreater Chicago Area — Web Content Specialist developing and maintaining content for corporate websites and wellness platforms.
T

E-commerce Marketing Content Designer

tag - Trade Associates Group LtdJul 2013 - Jun 2015 • 2 yrsChicago, IL — Created e-commerce content, product narratives, and marketing assets for online storefronts.
T

E-commerce Coordinator

tag - Trade Associates Group LtdMay 2011 - Jun 2013 • 2 yrs 2 mosChicago, IL — Coordinated e-commerce operations and content management initiatives.

Education

D

DePaul University

Master of Science - MS, Human Computer Interaction2019 - 2022
N

Northeastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy

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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