Top Talent like Sania 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.

Sania Heydarfadai

Product Designer
Video & Animation Designer
Project Manager
San Diego, CA, US
Open to relocation
Pitch Decks
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
Product Designer | B.A. in Design Minor in Technology Management
As a Product Designer at Google Developer Student Club, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate and refine innovative concepts, a testament to my commitment to user-centric design. Leveraging user research, I ensure every design decision is informed and impactful. My pursuit of a concurrent business managerial economics education at UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business further enriches my strategic approach to product development.

Projects

Voderrn E-commerce Platform

This is my personal project that has launched me into entrepreneurship, and started my passion for design. Voderrn is a C2C e-commerce platform for Gen-z and millennials to shop and sell sustainably via fashion stylesSee More

SafeHer Web Design

At the helm of Davis Data Driven Change's safeHer project, our team transformed user insights into compelling design solutions for web and iOS applications, setting new standards in user experience. My academic journey at UC Davis, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial and Product Design, complements this hands-on experience, equipping me with a solid foundation in design principles and user research methodologies.See More

Work History

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Product Designer

Google Developer Student Club, UC DavisAs a Product Designer, likely contributed to the design and development of user interfaces and experiences for various projects, collaborating with other students and developers.
D

Lead Product Designer

Davis Data Driven Change (D3C)Contract EmployeeJan 2024 - Jun 2024 • 6 mosCreated and maintained design system, including plugins and visual layout templates, to streamline workflows and improve productivity; reduced design revision cycles by 25% and increased output by 30%. Performed comprehensive market trend research on competitor rationale and users to ensure product features and branding were differentiated and compelling, which attracted 24 potential business partners. Rapidly iterate and refine UX design methodologies with 5 mid-fi and 1 high-fi prototype from initial briefing to final designs with 2 PMs and 3 engineers and 3 rounds of usability and A/B testing. Conducted UX research and 2 rounds of usability testing to gather feedback about accessibility and prioritize app features.
E

Management Trainee Intern

EnterprisePart-time EmployeeDec 2023 - Mar 2024 • 4 mosCollaborated with the sales team to develop a marketing campaign that established 5 new business partnerships in 3 weeks, resulting in a 25% increase in weekly car rentals. Optimized customer service protocols to maintain a 90% service quality index (SQI) in a high-volume customer service environment; closing 30 contracts daily, resulting in a 10% increase in regional SQI performance. Directed a team in implementing a new cold calling script that increased car sales interest by 40%. Executed a comprehensive analysis of current email marketing strategies, identifying areas for improvement that led to a 30% increase in response rate.
V

Founder and Product Manager

VoderrnOct 2020 - Dec 2023 • 3 yrs 3 mosVoderrn is a social commerce fashion marketplace designed so Gen-Z and Millennials can shop, sell, and experiment based on aesthetics. Analyzed economic data, consumer options, and market competition to develop a comprehensive content strategy for product launch; integrated Excel and PowerPoint to develop product strategy and roadmap in 12 weeks. Regularly presented work and performed feedback evaluation from mentors and investors to streamline MVP, pitches, prototypes, product strategy, and risk management ultimately, leading to product development and market readiness. Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to assess the current product life cycle stages; utilized data-driven insights to optimize the scope of the project, achieving 50 sales within 3 weeks of product launch. Conducted 150+ user interviews and 2 surveys to create user personas to validate design concepts and pricing strategy to address user needs, leading to $1,500 in seed funding.
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Program Manager

Plasma at UC DavisAug 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 1 moLed UC Davis Startup Center's Demo Day for 579+ students, awarding $10,000 in prizes. Directed a 12-startup cohort, optimizing business models for accelerated growth. Managed events for 5,000+ students, fostering entrepreneurial interest. Orchestrated recruitment for 36+ startup teams, onboarding 12 into the accelerator. Coordinated interviews and communications for seamless operations.
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Pitch Deck Designer

ParaMag BiosciencesContract EmployeeAug 2024 - Sep 2024 • 2 mos- Pitch Deck Development: Created a high-impact pitch deck within two weeks, delivering three distinct design variations on Canva and Figma to provide strategic options for client presentations. - Visual Content Creation: Developed compelling visuals and branding assets using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, ensuring that complex ideas were communicated clearly and engagingly for target audiences. - Brand Consistency & Visual Storytelling: Maintained consistent branding across all design elements, transforming data and concepts into easy-to-understand graphics, charts, and infographics to effectively support strategic objectives.

Education

U

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Industrial and Product DesignSep 2020 - Jun 2024

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 | B.A. in Design Minor in Technology Management
As a Product Designer at Google Developer Student Club, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate and refine innovative concepts, a testament to my commitment to user-centric design. Leveraging user research, I ensure every design decision is informed and impactful. My pursuit of a concurrent business managerial economics education at UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business further enriches my strategic approach to product development.

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 Sania 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.

Sania Heydarfadai

Product Designer
Video & Animation Designer
Project Manager
San Diego, CA, US
Open to relocation
Pitch Decks
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Projects

Voderrn E-commerce Platform

This is my personal project that has launched me into entrepreneurship, and started my passion for design. Voderrn is a C2C e-commerce platform for Gen-z and millennials to shop and sell sustainably via fashion styles

SafeHer Web Design

At the helm of Davis Data Driven Change's safeHer project, our team transformed user insights into compelling design solutions for web and iOS applications, setting new standards in user experience. My academic journey at UC Davis, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial and Product Design, complements this hands-on experience, equipping me with a solid foundation in design principles and user research methodologies.

Work History

G

Product Designer

Google Developer Student Club, UC DavisAs a Product Designer, likely contributed to the design and development of user interfaces and experiences for various projects, collaborating with other students and developers.
D

Lead Product Designer

Davis Data Driven Change (D3C)Contract EmployeeJan 2024 - Jun 2024 • 6 mosCreated and maintained design system, including plugins and visual layout templates, to streamline workflows and improve productivity; reduced design revision cycles by 25% and increased output by 30%. Performed comprehensive market trend research on competitor rationale and users to ensure product features and branding were differentiated and compelling, which attracted 24 potential business partners. Rapidly iterate and refine UX design methodologies with 5 mid-fi and 1 high-fi prototype from initial briefing to final designs with 2 PMs and 3 engineers and 3 rounds of usability and A/B testing. Conducted UX research and 2 rounds of usability testing to gather feedback about accessibility and prioritize app features.
E

Management Trainee Intern

EnterprisePart-time EmployeeDec 2023 - Mar 2024 • 4 mosCollaborated with the sales team to develop a marketing campaign that established 5 new business partnerships in 3 weeks, resulting in a 25% increase in weekly car rentals. Optimized customer service protocols to maintain a 90% service quality index (SQI) in a high-volume customer service environment; closing 30 contracts daily, resulting in a 10% increase in regional SQI performance. Directed a team in implementing a new cold calling script that increased car sales interest by 40%. Executed a comprehensive analysis of current email marketing strategies, identifying areas for improvement that led to a 30% increase in response rate.
V

Founder and Product Manager

VoderrnOct 2020 - Dec 2023 • 3 yrs 3 mosVoderrn is a social commerce fashion marketplace designed so Gen-Z and Millennials can shop, sell, and experiment based on aesthetics. Analyzed economic data, consumer options, and market competition to develop a comprehensive content strategy for product launch; integrated Excel and PowerPoint to develop product strategy and roadmap in 12 weeks. Regularly presented work and performed feedback evaluation from mentors and investors to streamline MVP, pitches, prototypes, product strategy, and risk management ultimately, leading to product development and market readiness. Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to assess the current product life cycle stages; utilized data-driven insights to optimize the scope of the project, achieving 50 sales within 3 weeks of product launch. Conducted 150+ user interviews and 2 surveys to create user personas to validate design concepts and pricing strategy to address user needs, leading to $1,500 in seed funding.
P

Program Manager

Plasma at UC DavisAug 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 1 moLed UC Davis Startup Center's Demo Day for 579+ students, awarding $10,000 in prizes. Directed a 12-startup cohort, optimizing business models for accelerated growth. Managed events for 5,000+ students, fostering entrepreneurial interest. Orchestrated recruitment for 36+ startup teams, onboarding 12 into the accelerator. Coordinated interviews and communications for seamless operations.
P

Pitch Deck Designer

ParaMag BiosciencesContract EmployeeAug 2024 - Sep 2024 • 2 mos- Pitch Deck Development: Created a high-impact pitch deck within two weeks, delivering three distinct design variations on Canva and Figma to provide strategic options for client presentations. - Visual Content Creation: Developed compelling visuals and branding assets using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, ensuring that complex ideas were communicated clearly and engagingly for target audiences. - Brand Consistency & Visual Storytelling: Maintained consistent branding across all design elements, transforming data and concepts into easy-to-understand graphics, charts, and infographics to effectively support strategic objectives.

Education

U

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Industrial and Product DesignSep 2020 - Jun 2024

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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