Top Talent like Rachel 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.

Rachel Nelson

Product Designer • Product Manager • Creative & Brand Strategist • Washington, DC, US
Design Thinking
Product Management
Figma
Usability Testing
Mobile Design
UX Strategy
Design Systems
User Interface Design
Product Strategy
UI/UX Design
Design Research
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Director of Product & Design Leadership
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Direction from the Academy of Art University, I have cultivated a robust career in product design and leadership. My journey began as a Co-Founder of Groupup, where I spearheaded strategic direction and product development. I then advanced to Product & Design Lead at erento GmbH, managing teams to enhance digital offerings with a user-centric approach. At Fanhouse, I led design efforts to refine user interfaces and experiences. Currently, as the Director of Product, Design, and Product Lead at Volume Media, I oversee product strategies to elevate user experience and drive business growth. My expertise lies in blending creative design with strategic product development to deliver innovative solutions across digital platforms.

Projects

Design Lead

Led the design team and all design initiatives for a Live Event platform that connects students and universities to potential employers. Successfully acquired by Handshake in 2022.See More

Co-Founder

Designed and shipped a marketplace application for verified users to buy, sell and trade things online.

Work History

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Director of Product, Design and Product Lead

Volume MediaMay 2022 - Jun 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mosLed product and design initiatives, overseeing the development and execution of product strategies to enhance user experience and drive business growth.
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Design Lead

FanhouseJan 2022 - May 2022 • 5 mosLed design efforts to improve user interface and experience, contributing to the overall product development process.
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Product & Design Lead

erento GmbHJul 2018 - Sep 2020 • 2 yrs 3 mosManaged product and design teams to innovate and enhance the company's digital offerings, focusing on user-centric design and functionality.

Education

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Academy of Art University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Art Direction2010 - 2014

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.
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Director of Product & Design Leadership
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Direction from the Academy of Art University, I have cultivated a robust career in product design and leadership. My journey began as a Co-Founder of Groupup, where I spearheaded strategic direction and product development. I then advanced to Product & Design Lead at erento GmbH, managing teams to enhance digital offerings with a user-centric approach. At Fanhouse, I led design efforts to refine user interfaces and experiences. Currently, as the Director of Product, Design, and Product Lead at Volume Media, I oversee product strategies to elevate user experience and drive business growth. My expertise lies in blending creative design with strategic product development to deliver innovative solutions across digital platforms.

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 Rachel 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.

Rachel Nelson

Product Designer • Product Manager • Creative & Brand Strategist • Washington, DC, US
Design Thinking
Product Management
Figma
Usability Testing
Mobile Design
UX Strategy
Design Systems
User Interface Design
Product Strategy
UI/UX Design
Design Research
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Design Lead

Led the design team and all design initiatives for a Live Event platform that connects students and universities to potential employers. Successfully acquired by Handshake in 2022.

Co-Founder

Designed and shipped a marketplace application for verified users to buy, sell and trade things online.

Work History

V

Director of Product, Design and Product Lead

Volume MediaMay 2022 - Jun 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mosLed product and design initiatives, overseeing the development and execution of product strategies to enhance user experience and drive business growth.
F

Design Lead

FanhouseJan 2022 - May 2022 • 5 mosLed design efforts to improve user interface and experience, contributing to the overall product development process.
E

Product & Design Lead

erento GmbHJul 2018 - Sep 2020 • 2 yrs 3 mosManaged product and design teams to innovate and enhance the company's digital offerings, focusing on user-centric design and functionality.

Education

A

Academy of Art University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Art Direction2010 - 2014

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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