Top Talent like Pritish 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.

Pritish Patil

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer & Builder - Specializing in Product-Led Growth and UX Optimization
I'm a product designer first, builder second, who brings a four-dimensional approach to every product: understanding value, feasibility, usability, and business viability risks. I've worked across consumer social, two-sided marketplace, and AI sectors for B2B and B2C products, scaling user bases and establishing product-led growth mechanisms. I have a wide toolkit and learned principles — spanning interaction design, front-end engineering, visual design, and product strategy — allowing me to bridge technical and business domains seamlessly. I naturally spot system patterns and optimization opportunities, driving both creative solutions and measurable results. Whether leading cross-functional teams or working independently, I deliver end-to-end solutions that balance innovative design with practical implementation. I thrive in environments where creative problem-solving meets data-driven decision making. Some of my passions: Fluid interaction design and development, typography, poker, network scaling, billiards, visual design, skating, tennis, soccer, carrom, exploring different cultures.

Work History

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Product Designer

Stealth
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Head of Product

PoppinJul 2023 - Nov 2023 • 5 mosBacked by 1984 Ventures, PearVC, Progression Fund, and Liquid2 Ventures. Designed the product from the zero, growing to 60,000 total users, 10K WAU, 300K GMV. Secured pre-seed funding from PearVC and participated in their S23 accelerator.
P

Lead Product Designer

PoppinMay 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosEstablished a scalable design system, style guide, and brand identity. Worked closely with CTO and backend developer to create and execute a seamless ticketing + social consumer user experience.
P

Product Designer

PoppinJan 2022 - Apr 2022 • 4 mosCreated a digital experience connecting students to hyperlocal events. Led MVP design and front-end specifications for React implementation, collaborating with offshore development to ensure design fidelity.
A

Product Designer

All Athlete, Inc.Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yrDesigned a seamless experience for 50,000+ high school and college athletes to represent themselves to coaches, programs, and other athletes.
C

UX Designer and Researcher

Creative LabsSep 2021 - Feb 2023 • 1 yr 6 mosProjects: BGen: A secondary textbook exchange for UCLA students, Walk: A lifestyle app for dog owners and their pets. Placed 2nd in Startup Labs UCLA VC pitch competition. CurioCity: A social platform for groups to plan outings with friends and others.
P

UI/UX Designer

PenzilsMar 2022 - Aug 2022 • 6 mosDesigned a dashboard and payment process/flow for 200+ tutors to schedule, communicate, and earn from their clients.
S

Fellow

Startup Labs UCLADec 2021 - May 2022 • 6 mosWon 2nd in Startup Labs UCLA VC pitch competition for Walk.
M

UI/UX Designer

MindHomeDec 2020 - Jul 2021 • 8 mosWorked closely with CEO to redesign the web platform for the company's suite of home assistance products -- with the goal of increasing conversions.
B

Data Journalism Team

Bruin Sports AnalyticsSep 2018 - Jun 2020 • 1 yr 10 mosUsed tidyverse to clean, analyze, and visualize raw basketball data to determine the changing role of the center in the modern era.

Education

U

UCLA

Bachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science2018 - 2022
M

Michigan Academy of Emergency Services

Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2018
A

Ann Arbor Skyline High School

High School Diploma2014 - 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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Product Designer & Builder - Specializing in Product-Led Growth and UX Optimization
I'm a product designer first, builder second, who brings a four-dimensional approach to every product: understanding value, feasibility, usability, and business viability risks. I've worked across consumer social, two-sided marketplace, and AI sectors for B2B and B2C products, scaling user bases and establishing product-led growth mechanisms. I have a wide toolkit and learned principles — spanning interaction design, front-end engineering, visual design, and product strategy — allowing me to bridge technical and business domains seamlessly. I naturally spot system patterns and optimization opportunities, driving both creative solutions and measurable results. Whether leading cross-functional teams or working independently, I deliver end-to-end solutions that balance innovative design with practical implementation. I thrive in environments where creative problem-solving meets data-driven decision making. Some of my passions: Fluid interaction design and development, typography, poker, network scaling, billiards, visual design, skating, tennis, soccer, carrom, exploring different cultures.

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 Pritish 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.

Pritish Patil

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Product Designer

Stealth
P

Head of Product

PoppinJul 2023 - Nov 2023 • 5 mosBacked by 1984 Ventures, PearVC, Progression Fund, and Liquid2 Ventures. Designed the product from the zero, growing to 60,000 total users, 10K WAU, 300K GMV. Secured pre-seed funding from PearVC and participated in their S23 accelerator.
P

Lead Product Designer

PoppinMay 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosEstablished a scalable design system, style guide, and brand identity. Worked closely with CTO and backend developer to create and execute a seamless ticketing + social consumer user experience.
P

Product Designer

PoppinJan 2022 - Apr 2022 • 4 mosCreated a digital experience connecting students to hyperlocal events. Led MVP design and front-end specifications for React implementation, collaborating with offshore development to ensure design fidelity.
A

Product Designer

All Athlete, Inc.Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yrDesigned a seamless experience for 50,000+ high school and college athletes to represent themselves to coaches, programs, and other athletes.
C

UX Designer and Researcher

Creative LabsSep 2021 - Feb 2023 • 1 yr 6 mosProjects: BGen: A secondary textbook exchange for UCLA students, Walk: A lifestyle app for dog owners and their pets. Placed 2nd in Startup Labs UCLA VC pitch competition. CurioCity: A social platform for groups to plan outings with friends and others.
P

UI/UX Designer

PenzilsMar 2022 - Aug 2022 • 6 mosDesigned a dashboard and payment process/flow for 200+ tutors to schedule, communicate, and earn from their clients.
S

Fellow

Startup Labs UCLADec 2021 - May 2022 • 6 mosWon 2nd in Startup Labs UCLA VC pitch competition for Walk.
M

UI/UX Designer

MindHomeDec 2020 - Jul 2021 • 8 mosWorked closely with CEO to redesign the web platform for the company's suite of home assistance products -- with the goal of increasing conversions.
B

Data Journalism Team

Bruin Sports AnalyticsSep 2018 - Jun 2020 • 1 yr 10 mosUsed tidyverse to clean, analyze, and visualize raw basketball data to determine the changing role of the center in the modern era.

Education

U

UCLA

Bachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science2018 - 2022
M

Michigan Academy of Emergency Services

Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2018
A

Ann Arbor Skyline High School

High School Diploma2014 - 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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