Top Talent like Nicolas 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.

Nicolas Mahlunge

Product Designer
UI Designer
Brand Designer
London, England, GB
Wireframing
Figma
Rapid Prototyping
Prototyping
Logo Design
UX Strategy
Product Design
Web Accessibility
Design Systems
User Research
User-Centered Design
Design Thinking
Design
Usability Testing
Adobe Creative Suite
User Flows
Design Research
A/B Testing
UX research
UX
Research
User Personas
Mobile Design
User Interface Design
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer | UI/UX Specialist | Photographer & Visual Storyteller | Bridging Clarity, Emotion & Functionality
I’m Nicolas — a product designer with over 8 years of experience helping brands of all sizes design digital products that are clear, functional and emotionally resonant. My approach is rooted in empathy, shaped by photography, and sharpened by years working across startups, enterprise teams, and everything in between. I’ve led redesigns that convert (like turning a dog blog into a sales engine), built design systems that scale (hi, Cox Automotive), and always try to bring a sense of rhythm to the work — visually and emotionally. Whether I’m prototyping checkout journeys or sketching concepts on paper, I’m here to make things work beautifully and feel human. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me behind the lens, sketching characters, or writing poetry that probably sounds like therapy (because it is). Highlights — 8+ years across product design, UI/UX, and interaction — Experience with design systems, accessibility, mobile/web, TV, and brand — Shorty Award finalist, Yuno Juno Designer of the Year finalist — Lover of thoughtful details, clear flows, and penguins Let’s make better things, on purpose.

Projects

Clathas app

Stylists and clients are often connected by more than just service. There’s rapport, trust, and personal style. During research, we discovered that these human relationships were more important than originally assumed. Clients stay loyal because of how a stylist makes them feel, not just how they make them look. We needed to design an experience that reflected that — not just transactions, but connection.See More

COP 28 UAE

The Challenge: Build an experience that makes climate action easier to follow and easier to join. Over 57,000 people downloaded the app. 3 million web page views. The content was accessible, clear and easy to navigate. The platform helped improve understanding of climate topics while supporting the practical needs of people attending or following the event. It also marked a step in the direction I want to keep moving — projects that support economic or social impact.See More

Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive is a global group made up of over 20 brands. The challenge was to bring them under one digital system that felt unified but still flexible. Stronger consistency. Sharper results Rolled out across 20+ brands 23% uplift in user interaction Reduced design debt across the platform Nominated for a Shorty Award Shortlisted for Best B2B Project at the Creativepool Awards Positive feedback from internal teams and stakeholders across regionsSee More

Work History

T

Product Designer

The Times
W

Freelance Product Designer

Waita Hako Ltd
J

Freelance Product Designer

John Lewis & PartnersOct 2022 - Jun 2023 • 9 mos
E

Senior User Interface Designer

EurostarJul 2022 - Aug 2022 • 2 mos
P

Senior User Interface Designer

Publicis SapientApr 2022 - Jun 2022 • 3 mos
C

Product Designer

Condé NastDec 2021 - Apr 2022 • 5 mos
W

Product Designer

W12Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 • 6 mos
F

Senior Product Designer

Fortnight StudioFeb 2021 - May 2021 • 4 mos
G

UI Designer

Great StateMar 2019 - Nov 2020 • 1 yr 9 mos
A

Digital Designer

AKA UKOct 2017 - Mar 2019 • 1 yr 6 mos

Education

U

University of East Anglia

Master of Arts (M.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2013 - 2014
B

Bath Spa University

Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons), Graphic Design2009 - 2012

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

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Product Designer | UI/UX Specialist | Photographer & Visual Storyteller | Bridging Clarity, Emotion & Functionality
I’m Nicolas — a product designer with over 8 years of experience helping brands of all sizes design digital products that are clear, functional and emotionally resonant. My approach is rooted in empathy, shaped by photography, and sharpened by years working across startups, enterprise teams, and everything in between. I’ve led redesigns that convert (like turning a dog blog into a sales engine), built design systems that scale (hi, Cox Automotive), and always try to bring a sense of rhythm to the work — visually and emotionally. Whether I’m prototyping checkout journeys or sketching concepts on paper, I’m here to make things work beautifully and feel human. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me behind the lens, sketching characters, or writing poetry that probably sounds like therapy (because it is). Highlights — 8+ years across product design, UI/UX, and interaction — Experience with design systems, accessibility, mobile/web, TV, and brand — Shorty Award finalist, Yuno Juno Designer of the Year finalist — Lover of thoughtful details, clear flows, and penguins Let’s make better things, on purpose.

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 Nicolas 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.

Nicolas Mahlunge

Product Designer
UI Designer
Brand Designer
London, England, GB
Wireframing
Figma
Rapid Prototyping
Prototyping
Logo Design
UX Strategy
Product Design
Web Accessibility
Design Systems
User Research
User-Centered Design
Design Thinking
Design
Usability Testing
Adobe Creative Suite
User Flows
Design Research
A/B Testing
UX research
UX
Research
User Personas
Mobile Design
User Interface Design
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Clathas app

Stylists and clients are often connected by more than just service. There’s rapport, trust, and personal style. During research, we discovered that these human relationships were more important than originally assumed. Clients stay loyal because of how a stylist makes them feel, not just how they make them look. We needed to design an experience that reflected that — not just transactions, but connection.

COP 28 UAE

The Challenge: Build an experience that makes climate action easier to follow and easier to join. Over 57,000 people downloaded the app. 3 million web page views. The content was accessible, clear and easy to navigate. The platform helped improve understanding of climate topics while supporting the practical needs of people attending or following the event. It also marked a step in the direction I want to keep moving — projects that support economic or social impact.

Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive is a global group made up of over 20 brands. The challenge was to bring them under one digital system that felt unified but still flexible. Stronger consistency. Sharper results Rolled out across 20+ brands 23% uplift in user interaction Reduced design debt across the platform Nominated for a Shorty Award Shortlisted for Best B2B Project at the Creativepool Awards Positive feedback from internal teams and stakeholders across regions

Work History

T

Product Designer

The Times
W

Freelance Product Designer

Waita Hako Ltd
J

Freelance Product Designer

John Lewis & PartnersOct 2022 - Jun 2023 • 9 mos
E

Senior User Interface Designer

EurostarJul 2022 - Aug 2022 • 2 mos
P

Senior User Interface Designer

Publicis SapientApr 2022 - Jun 2022 • 3 mos
C

Product Designer

Condé NastDec 2021 - Apr 2022 • 5 mos
W

Product Designer

W12Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 • 6 mos
F

Senior Product Designer

Fortnight StudioFeb 2021 - May 2021 • 4 mos
G

UI Designer

Great StateMar 2019 - Nov 2020 • 1 yr 9 mos
A

Digital Designer

AKA UKOct 2017 - Mar 2019 • 1 yr 6 mos

Education

U

University of East Anglia

Master of Arts (M.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2013 - 2014
B

Bath Spa University

Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons), Graphic Design2009 - 2012

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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