Top Talent like Robert are on Pangea

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Robert Slate

Product Designer • Southwick, MA, US
Product Design
Wordpress
UI/UX Design
Strategy & Business Development
User-Centered Design
Strategic Design
User Research
User Flows
Figma
SEO
Marketing Strategy
HTML/CSS
WooCommerce
PHP
Javascript
Flutter
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
Contracts
Full Stack Creative-Product Designer-Entrepreneur | I blend 13+ years of business acumen & design craft to turn complex problems into simple solutions
T-shaped Designer, Developer & Entrepreneur with hands-on experience scaling online businesses across multiple industries. I specialize in crafting digital products through creative planning, branding, user-centered design & holistic business and engineering strategy. Since 2012, I’ve built a career around launching e-commerce and physical brands, serving as the sole operator for design, development, distribution, content creation, digital experiences, marketing, and customer support. I thrive in creating end-to-end solutions that drive value and impact, all while staying on task & within deadlines.

Projects

Tool Battles | Product Launch & Discovery Platform

This is my most recent web app project I built & launched in January. A software product launch & discovery platform and maker community. Similar to Product Hunt! Maker community, software directory, gamification & more. Serving 100+ software companies, software teams, VC Investors, and more, from 60+ countries within 2 months of launch & 0 paid marketing or outreach, just SEO and organic content.See More

Dark Blur Drop Down Mega Menu

Live & implemented in Elementor/WordPress. Custom elements created in Illustrator & Figma. CSS psuedo selectors for blurring the header & drop down backgrounds, JS used for the background filter when the menu is active to improve UX.See More

Construction Website Concept

Modern design concept for a construction company website.

Pouch Count | *LIVE* Mobile App

I developed and designed this app from scratch using Flutter in about 3 weeks. A lot of data calculations & rendering, UI challenges, all while relearning Flutter with some AI help. Live on iOS App Store since October 1, 2024. Android Play Store coming soon.See More

Luxury Container Home Website & Brand Concept

Quick concept web design for a modern luxury container home builder

Pouch Count Mobile App | Landing Page/Marketing Website

Main website for my Pouch Count mobile app.

Blockchain Authentication Concept Web Design

Modern Website & visual direction concept for an enterprise product authentication idea I outlined back in 2018/19 utilizing private blockchain networksSee More

Sponsora

My SaaS project, Sponsora.XYZ is a Sponsorship Marketplace & Social Network connecting Brands with Creators, Athletes, Influencers, Podcasts, Newsletters & more. I created this on top of Wordpress with about 50 custom coded functions/plugins to create what I needed. The Platform is full service including creating Brand Campaigns for recruiting creators, Messaging between creators & brands, and totally async without the need for much administration. Payments are paid automatically by Stripe Connect. Check it out! This project took me about 6 months. Need something fully custom from start to finish like an MVP or full SaaS? Reach out to me today!See More

Southwick Direct - Hyperlocal Community App

A hyperlocal app idea turned real for the town I live in. A direct way to connect with businesses, events, tag sales, lost & found, vendors & more in our town. Live chat and all. We don't have a business chamber, but our small town of ~10,000 people has about ~800 businesses. Most of which are small. Facebook works, but its divided and full of...you know. This is just my gift to the community. Monetizable via business sponsors, app wide push notifications, featured listings & more.See More

Project Management Dashboard Redesign

Client facing Agency project management dashboard redesign concept for Get R2. Dark mode UI/UX with a focus on viewing current projects, tasks, messages and more on the home dashboard screen.See More

Lunchbreak Creative Agency

Redesigned & rebranded my solo creative agency site! Mainly offering web design, development & other creative services to growing businesses.See More

Real Estate platform product concept

Design concept for a real estate platform

Luxury Booking Website Concept

Web product design concept for a unique luxury-focused travel booking platform.

Analytic Equipment Website Design Concept

Courtesy web redesign concept for Orange Photonics.

GET R2 Web Redesign

Redesigned the Get R2 | Digital Agency website to reflect current services. Also did some heavy local SEO work to attract leads. Get R2 used to offer printing & apparel services, but those services have been retired for a focus on digital services only.See More

Vesta CBD Mobile E-Commerce

A few mobile e-commerce concepts for my Vesta CBD brand. Hopefully one day, Apple will allow me to make this a reality (lol)

The Daily Doji | Crypto Wallet Mobile App concept

Crypto wallet/price tracking mobile app concept with Branding/Logo

Local NGO Branding Concept

Branding concept for a local environmental NGO

Graphic Sprout | Design on Demand Services

Monthly graphic design as a service & single service projects in a pay-as-you-go fashion. I split this service up into 2 different client dashboards! Get access to a team of creatives that have worked an array of industries like fashion, e-commerce, action sports, food & health products, alcohol & spirits, software and more. Monthly graphic design packages allow you to save time & money on the hiring process. Say goodbye to recruitment agencies and training new employees. See More

Local Restaurant Website Concept

Redesign concept for a local restaurant

Grin & Grain Branding Concept

Branding concept for a modern, high quality gender neutral personal hygiene brand!

Neubrutalism Clothing Brand Mobile Design

Neubrutalism design concept for a fresh & modern clothing brand.

MX Plug | Motocross Buy & Sell Marketplace

MX Plug was a Marketplace for buyers and sellers of MX gear, apparel, parts, bikes and more. From 0-1, I built this marketplace using Wordpress plugins and some custom code for industry specific features.See More

Work History

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Freelance/Owner

Lunchbreak Creative*Rebranded from GET R2 to Lunchbreak Creative in 2024* Solely manage all aspects of operations, handling client consultation, project scoping, design, SEO, development, and delivery. Full stack development within WordPress and Flutter, creating custom websites and applications that seamlessly blend aesthetics & functionality. Successfully created and promoted three SaaS products, with a particular focus on Marketplaces. Built 2 iOS apps with Flutter with 1 currently live.
C

Contractor/Freelance

Contract/AgencyApr 2022 - Dec 2022 • 9 mosHired by design agencies as a freelance contract WordPress web designer & developer, contributing to the creation of visually compelling websites & developing other designers static designs, and quality assurance.
V

Founder

Vesta CBD*Passion Project* I utilized self-taught insights to navigate regulations, ensuring compliance and safe product development. Comprehensive branding, formulated & invented safe products with self-acquired chemistry knowledge, and managed lab operations. Strengthened hemp farm relationships, sourced materials, and negotiated wholesale agreements.
R

Owner

R2 MX GraphicsDec 2015 - Jul 2023 • 7 yrs 8 mosGraphic design and printing solutions for MX, ATV, Jetskis, Helmets, UTV Wraps, banners, and decals for enthusiasts. *Thousands of customers across the globe!* Solely managed end-to-end operations, spanning website design, Conditional Logic User Flows for Custom Decal Ordering, customer support, development, partnerships, and marketing campaigns. Amplified brand visibility within the motocross community by offering fully custom designs to customers.
R

Owner

R2 PrintsJan 2014 - Jan 2023 • 9 yrs 1 moDelivered high-quality design and printing services to diverse commercial clients, producing top-tier marketing products like lawn signs, apparel, banners, vehicle wraps and more. Collaborated closely with over 200+ B2B customers on over 2,000 projects to grasp unique branding needs and provide customized design solutions, spanning industries such as restaurants, bars, home services, construction, automotive, and beyond.
S

Owner

Spoke CoversJan 2011 - Aug 2016 • 5 yrs 8 mosCreated a unique E-Commerce product in the Motocross industry that ended up selling thousands of units spanning over 60+ countries, with international distributors in 6 countries. From product development, creation, working with manufacturing, custom manufacturing, ideation, fulfillment, partnerships, sponsorships and more.
R

Videographer

Racer X IllustratedMar 2012 - Oct 2012 • 8 mosI was the winner of an international action sports (Motocross) Film Festival presented by Racer X Illustrated, the largest MX media publication company in the world. I was then contracted to be a videographer at a few of the professional events, and to create an exclusive video for their website.

Education

C

Citizens High School

DiplomaApr 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!

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Full Stack Creative-Product Designer-Entrepreneur | I blend 13+ years of business acumen & design craft to turn complex problems into simple solutions
T-shaped Designer, Developer & Entrepreneur with hands-on experience scaling online businesses across multiple industries. I specialize in crafting digital products through creative planning, branding, user-centered design & holistic business and engineering strategy. Since 2012, I’ve built a career around launching e-commerce and physical brands, serving as the sole operator for design, development, distribution, content creation, digital experiences, marketing, and customer support. I thrive in creating end-to-end solutions that drive value and impact, all while staying on task & within deadlines.

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 Robert are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty 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.

Robert Slate

Product Designer • Southwick, MA, US
Product Design
Wordpress
UI/UX Design
Strategy & Business Development
User-Centered Design
Strategic Design
User Research
User Flows
Figma
SEO
Marketing Strategy
HTML/CSS
WooCommerce
PHP
Javascript
Flutter
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
Contracts

Projects

Tool Battles | Product Launch & Discovery Platform

This is my most recent web app project I built & launched in January. A software product launch & discovery platform and maker community. Similar to Product Hunt! Maker community, software directory, gamification & more. Serving 100+ software companies, software teams, VC Investors, and more, from 60+ countries within 2 months of launch & 0 paid marketing or outreach, just SEO and organic content.

Dark Blur Drop Down Mega Menu

Live & implemented in Elementor/WordPress. Custom elements created in Illustrator & Figma. CSS psuedo selectors for blurring the header & drop down backgrounds, JS used for the background filter when the menu is active to improve UX.

Construction Website Concept

Modern design concept for a construction company website.

Pouch Count | *LIVE* Mobile App

I developed and designed this app from scratch using Flutter in about 3 weeks. A lot of data calculations & rendering, UI challenges, all while relearning Flutter with some AI help. Live on iOS App Store since October 1, 2024. Android Play Store coming soon.

Luxury Container Home Website & Brand Concept

Quick concept web design for a modern luxury container home builder

Pouch Count Mobile App | Landing Page/Marketing Website

Main website for my Pouch Count mobile app.

Blockchain Authentication Concept Web Design

Modern Website & visual direction concept for an enterprise product authentication idea I outlined back in 2018/19 utilizing private blockchain networks

Sponsora

My SaaS project, Sponsora.XYZ is a Sponsorship Marketplace & Social Network connecting Brands with Creators, Athletes, Influencers, Podcasts, Newsletters & more. I created this on top of Wordpress with about 50 custom coded functions/plugins to create what I needed. The Platform is full service including creating Brand Campaigns for recruiting creators, Messaging between creators & brands, and totally async without the need for much administration. Payments are paid automatically by Stripe Connect. Check it out! This project took me about 6 months. Need something fully custom from start to finish like an MVP or full SaaS? Reach out to me today!

Southwick Direct - Hyperlocal Community App

A hyperlocal app idea turned real for the town I live in. A direct way to connect with businesses, events, tag sales, lost & found, vendors & more in our town. Live chat and all. We don't have a business chamber, but our small town of ~10,000 people has about ~800 businesses. Most of which are small. Facebook works, but its divided and full of...you know. This is just my gift to the community. Monetizable via business sponsors, app wide push notifications, featured listings & more.

Project Management Dashboard Redesign

Client facing Agency project management dashboard redesign concept for Get R2. Dark mode UI/UX with a focus on viewing current projects, tasks, messages and more on the home dashboard screen.

Lunchbreak Creative Agency

Redesigned & rebranded my solo creative agency site! Mainly offering web design, development & other creative services to growing businesses.

Real Estate platform product concept

Design concept for a real estate platform

Luxury Booking Website Concept

Web product design concept for a unique luxury-focused travel booking platform.

Analytic Equipment Website Design Concept

Courtesy web redesign concept for Orange Photonics.

GET R2 Web Redesign

Redesigned the Get R2 | Digital Agency website to reflect current services. Also did some heavy local SEO work to attract leads. Get R2 used to offer printing & apparel services, but those services have been retired for a focus on digital services only.

Vesta CBD Mobile E-Commerce

A few mobile e-commerce concepts for my Vesta CBD brand. Hopefully one day, Apple will allow me to make this a reality (lol)

The Daily Doji | Crypto Wallet Mobile App concept

Crypto wallet/price tracking mobile app concept with Branding/Logo

Local NGO Branding Concept

Branding concept for a local environmental NGO

Graphic Sprout | Design on Demand Services

Monthly graphic design as a service & single service projects in a pay-as-you-go fashion. I split this service up into 2 different client dashboards! Get access to a team of creatives that have worked an array of industries like fashion, e-commerce, action sports, food & health products, alcohol & spirits, software and more. Monthly graphic design packages allow you to save time & money on the hiring process. Say goodbye to recruitment agencies and training new employees.

Local Restaurant Website Concept

Redesign concept for a local restaurant

Grin & Grain Branding Concept

Branding concept for a modern, high quality gender neutral personal hygiene brand!

Neubrutalism Clothing Brand Mobile Design

Neubrutalism design concept for a fresh & modern clothing brand.

MX Plug | Motocross Buy & Sell Marketplace

MX Plug was a Marketplace for buyers and sellers of MX gear, apparel, parts, bikes and more. From 0-1, I built this marketplace using Wordpress plugins and some custom code for industry specific features.

Work History

L

Freelance/Owner

Lunchbreak Creative*Rebranded from GET R2 to Lunchbreak Creative in 2024* Solely manage all aspects of operations, handling client consultation, project scoping, design, SEO, development, and delivery. Full stack development within WordPress and Flutter, creating custom websites and applications that seamlessly blend aesthetics & functionality. Successfully created and promoted three SaaS products, with a particular focus on Marketplaces. Built 2 iOS apps with Flutter with 1 currently live.
C

Contractor/Freelance

Contract/AgencyApr 2022 - Dec 2022 • 9 mosHired by design agencies as a freelance contract WordPress web designer & developer, contributing to the creation of visually compelling websites & developing other designers static designs, and quality assurance.
V

Founder

Vesta CBD*Passion Project* I utilized self-taught insights to navigate regulations, ensuring compliance and safe product development. Comprehensive branding, formulated & invented safe products with self-acquired chemistry knowledge, and managed lab operations. Strengthened hemp farm relationships, sourced materials, and negotiated wholesale agreements.
R

Owner

R2 MX GraphicsDec 2015 - Jul 2023 • 7 yrs 8 mosGraphic design and printing solutions for MX, ATV, Jetskis, Helmets, UTV Wraps, banners, and decals for enthusiasts. *Thousands of customers across the globe!* Solely managed end-to-end operations, spanning website design, Conditional Logic User Flows for Custom Decal Ordering, customer support, development, partnerships, and marketing campaigns. Amplified brand visibility within the motocross community by offering fully custom designs to customers.
R

Owner

R2 PrintsJan 2014 - Jan 2023 • 9 yrs 1 moDelivered high-quality design and printing services to diverse commercial clients, producing top-tier marketing products like lawn signs, apparel, banners, vehicle wraps and more. Collaborated closely with over 200+ B2B customers on over 2,000 projects to grasp unique branding needs and provide customized design solutions, spanning industries such as restaurants, bars, home services, construction, automotive, and beyond.
S

Owner

Spoke CoversJan 2011 - Aug 2016 • 5 yrs 8 mosCreated a unique E-Commerce product in the Motocross industry that ended up selling thousands of units spanning over 60+ countries, with international distributors in 6 countries. From product development, creation, working with manufacturing, custom manufacturing, ideation, fulfillment, partnerships, sponsorships and more.
R

Videographer

Racer X IllustratedMar 2012 - Oct 2012 • 8 mosI was the winner of an international action sports (Motocross) Film Festival presented by Racer X Illustrated, the largest MX media publication company in the world. I was then contracted to be a videographer at a few of the professional events, and to create an exclusive video for their website.

Education

C

Citizens High School

DiplomaApr 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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