Top Talent like Pranay 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.

Pranay Patidar

UX Designer
User Researcher
AI & Machine Learning Engineer
Savannah, GA, US
Product Design
Design Research
Usability Testing
Design Systems
AI
Web Accessibility
UX research
Mobile Design
User Research
User-Centered Design
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experience Designer | Creative Technologist
Crafting magic with technology. I thrive on experimentation, innovation, and collaboration to design moments where people step out of the ordinary world and experience the WOW moment. From shaping AI-forward digital worlds to crafting physical and spatial experiences that evoke emotion and inspire curiosity. Balancing the user desires with business objectives to deliver future-forward designs.

Work History

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Research Assistant at SCADask

Savannah College of Art and Design- Occasionally leading research projects for brands in real time. - Collaborate across disciplines to deliver actionable research for industry partners. - Conduct user-centered research and interviews to explore the future of various fields. - Structure the research report and client meetings.
S

SCADcares Student Concierge

Savannah College of Art and Design- Designed the strategies for SCAD care structural functionality. - Addressed student concerns and connected them to relevant campus resources to improve the student experience. - Helped in resolving inquiries efficiently while fostering a supportive and engaging campus environment.
S

SCAD Graduate Mentor

Savannah College of Art and DesignJan 2025 - Jul 2025 • 7 mos- Guided students in academic and professional development. - Provided resources and strategies for growth and goal setting. - Facilitated discussions to enhance learning and collaboration. - Created a supportive environment for mentees to navigate challenges.
S

SCAD Museum of Art Docent

Savannah College of Art and DesignNov 2024 - Mar 2025 • 5 mos- Giving museum tours, providing engaging insights and storytelling tailored to diverse audiences. - Collaborating with staff and ensuring seamless visitor experiences. - Answered guest inquiries and enhanced visitor engagement through immersive interactions. - Keeping the artwork and workplace safe.
M

Product Experience Designer, collaboration with SCAD Pro

MetaMar 2025 - May 2025 • 3 mosThis project is under NDA, but I contributed across strategy, UX, and research to support a future-focused initiative. I served as the tech specialist throughout the project, gaining hands-on experience with design frameworks, cross-functional collaboration, and aligning creative work with client expectations.
P

Product Designer

Projects with multiple companiesFeb 2024 - Aug 2024 • 7 mosFrom furniture, and home decor to User interface and experience design.
D

Product Designer

DoocanJun 2023 - Nov 2023 • 6 mosAs the sole furniture designer, I held responsibilities like trend study, designing collections for a specific market, and managing the database of dimensions, 3D models, materials and renders of each and every product the company holds.
E

Furniture Designer

Esvee AtelierJan 2023 - May 2023 • 5 mosWorked on a furniture collection that became an addition to Esvee Atelier’s design catalog as a rediscovered seating system for the living room. Understanding the importance of simple design was the most valuable learning of the project. Working closely with the production team fulfilled the need to understand the machinery and the different processes involved in making a design into a scalable product.
F

UI UX Designer

FlamJun 2022 - Jul 2022 • 2 mosWorking at Flam as a product designer, I learned Figma thoroughly, understood the process of making an application from scratch, designed micro-interactions for the app, worked on the business aspects of the product, and did 2D animations. Apart from this Teamwork is the most crucial skill I've grabbed.
D

Product Design

Design for Kids & ToysMay 2021 - Jun 2021 • 2 mosInternational workshop with Design for kids & toys, by Politecnico, Milano, in collaboration with Chicco to design baby mobility products for babies in the age range of 0-3 years. The design includes a product that includes the ability to elevate and rotate the baby seat.

Education

S

Savannah College of Art and Design

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, User Experience Design2024 - 2026
W

World University of Design

B.des, Industrial and Product Design2019 - 2023
I

Indore Public School

12th, Physics, Biology and Fine arts2016 - 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!

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Experience Designer | Creative Technologist
Crafting magic with technology. I thrive on experimentation, innovation, and collaboration to design moments where people step out of the ordinary world and experience the WOW moment. From shaping AI-forward digital worlds to crafting physical and spatial experiences that evoke emotion and inspire curiosity. Balancing the user desires with business objectives to deliver future-forward designs.

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 Pranay 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.

Pranay Patidar

UX Designer
User Researcher
AI & Machine Learning Engineer
Savannah, GA, US
Product Design
Design Research
Usability Testing
Design Systems
AI
Web Accessibility
UX research
Mobile Design
User Research
User-Centered Design
UI/UX Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Research Assistant at SCADask

Savannah College of Art and Design- Occasionally leading research projects for brands in real time. - Collaborate across disciplines to deliver actionable research for industry partners. - Conduct user-centered research and interviews to explore the future of various fields. - Structure the research report and client meetings.
S

SCADcares Student Concierge

Savannah College of Art and Design- Designed the strategies for SCAD care structural functionality. - Addressed student concerns and connected them to relevant campus resources to improve the student experience. - Helped in resolving inquiries efficiently while fostering a supportive and engaging campus environment.
S

SCAD Graduate Mentor

Savannah College of Art and DesignJan 2025 - Jul 2025 • 7 mos- Guided students in academic and professional development. - Provided resources and strategies for growth and goal setting. - Facilitated discussions to enhance learning and collaboration. - Created a supportive environment for mentees to navigate challenges.
S

SCAD Museum of Art Docent

Savannah College of Art and DesignNov 2024 - Mar 2025 • 5 mos- Giving museum tours, providing engaging insights and storytelling tailored to diverse audiences. - Collaborating with staff and ensuring seamless visitor experiences. - Answered guest inquiries and enhanced visitor engagement through immersive interactions. - Keeping the artwork and workplace safe.
M

Product Experience Designer, collaboration with SCAD Pro

MetaMar 2025 - May 2025 • 3 mosThis project is under NDA, but I contributed across strategy, UX, and research to support a future-focused initiative. I served as the tech specialist throughout the project, gaining hands-on experience with design frameworks, cross-functional collaboration, and aligning creative work with client expectations.
P

Product Designer

Projects with multiple companiesFeb 2024 - Aug 2024 • 7 mosFrom furniture, and home decor to User interface and experience design.
D

Product Designer

DoocanJun 2023 - Nov 2023 • 6 mosAs the sole furniture designer, I held responsibilities like trend study, designing collections for a specific market, and managing the database of dimensions, 3D models, materials and renders of each and every product the company holds.
E

Furniture Designer

Esvee AtelierJan 2023 - May 2023 • 5 mosWorked on a furniture collection that became an addition to Esvee Atelier’s design catalog as a rediscovered seating system for the living room. Understanding the importance of simple design was the most valuable learning of the project. Working closely with the production team fulfilled the need to understand the machinery and the different processes involved in making a design into a scalable product.
F

UI UX Designer

FlamJun 2022 - Jul 2022 • 2 mosWorking at Flam as a product designer, I learned Figma thoroughly, understood the process of making an application from scratch, designed micro-interactions for the app, worked on the business aspects of the product, and did 2D animations. Apart from this Teamwork is the most crucial skill I've grabbed.
D

Product Design

Design for Kids & ToysMay 2021 - Jun 2021 • 2 mosInternational workshop with Design for kids & toys, by Politecnico, Milano, in collaboration with Chicco to design baby mobility products for babies in the age range of 0-3 years. The design includes a product that includes the ability to elevate and rotate the baby seat.

Education

S

Savannah College of Art and Design

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, User Experience Design2024 - 2026
W

World University of Design

B.des, Industrial and Product Design2019 - 2023
I

Indore Public School

12th, Physics, Biology and Fine arts2016 - 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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