Top Talent like Scott 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.

Scott Theisen

Product Designer
UX Designer
Brand Designer
Chicago, IL, US
User Interface Design
Design Research
User Research
UX Strategy
Design Systems
Collaboration
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Design Thinking
Product Strategy
Leadership
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Leader Specializing in Experience Design
With a Master of Fine Arts in Design and Visual Communications from the University of Arizona and dual Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Iowa, this accomplished design professional has a robust educational foundation. Currently serving as a Creative Leader at Neol, they have a proven track record in leading creative projects and managing design teams. Previously, they were the Director of Experience Design at Scott Theisen Design Co, where they partnered with startups and Fortune 500 companies to lead experience, brand, and design strategy. Their tenure as Design Director at CFX Labs and Director of Product Design at Northern Trust Corporation highlights their expertise in implementing design systems and managing global teams. As Group Creative Director at Deloitte Digital, they launched a new UX design studio, significantly expanding its size and influence. Their career reflects a commitment to innovative design solutions and user-centric strategies.

Work History

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Director, Experience Design

Scott Theisen Design CoPartnered with startups, agencies, and F500's, leading experience, brand and design strategy. Blended experience with forward-looking executions, simplifying complexity with beautiful and efficient design systems and best practices. Managed global product design teams, scaling teams, defining design operations, championing user-centric solutions, and leading stakeholder conversations.
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Design Director

CFX LabsOct 2021 - Feb 2024 • 2 yrs 5 mosAs a Design Director, likely led design initiatives, managed design teams, and contributed to the development of innovative design solutions.
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Director of Product Design, Corporate & Institutional Division

Northern Trust CorporationSep 2019 - Jul 2022 • 2 yrs 11 mosLed customer research and product design projects, implemented design systems, and initiated a multi-year innovation effort. Recruited designers, influenced Design Operations, and oversaw experience unity across complex data products. Conducted client research and collaborated on product goals and implementation.
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Group Creative Director, Digital Studio Director

Deloitte DigitalAug 2018 - Aug 2019 • 1 yr 1 moLaunched and led a new UX design studio in Chicago, setting DesignOps policies and hiring a diverse digital group. Tripled the studio size, acquired new business, and designed projects for various industries. Led national sessions on design systems and studio goals.

Education

U

University of Arizona

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Design and Visual Communications, General
U

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
U

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Design and Visual Communications, General

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
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Creative Leader Specializing in Experience Design
With a Master of Fine Arts in Design and Visual Communications from the University of Arizona and dual Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Iowa, this accomplished design professional has a robust educational foundation. Currently serving as a Creative Leader at Neol, they have a proven track record in leading creative projects and managing design teams. Previously, they were the Director of Experience Design at Scott Theisen Design Co, where they partnered with startups and Fortune 500 companies to lead experience, brand, and design strategy. Their tenure as Design Director at CFX Labs and Director of Product Design at Northern Trust Corporation highlights their expertise in implementing design systems and managing global teams. As Group Creative Director at Deloitte Digital, they launched a new UX design studio, significantly expanding its size and influence. Their career reflects a commitment to innovative design solutions and user-centric strategies.

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 Scott 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.

Scott Theisen

Product Designer
UX Designer
Brand Designer
Chicago, IL, US
User Interface Design
Design Research
User Research
UX Strategy
Design Systems
Collaboration
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Design Thinking
Product Strategy
Leadership
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Director, Experience Design

Scott Theisen Design CoPartnered with startups, agencies, and F500's, leading experience, brand and design strategy. Blended experience with forward-looking executions, simplifying complexity with beautiful and efficient design systems and best practices. Managed global product design teams, scaling teams, defining design operations, championing user-centric solutions, and leading stakeholder conversations.
C

Design Director

CFX LabsOct 2021 - Feb 2024 • 2 yrs 5 mosAs a Design Director, likely led design initiatives, managed design teams, and contributed to the development of innovative design solutions.
N

Director of Product Design, Corporate & Institutional Division

Northern Trust CorporationSep 2019 - Jul 2022 • 2 yrs 11 mosLed customer research and product design projects, implemented design systems, and initiated a multi-year innovation effort. Recruited designers, influenced Design Operations, and oversaw experience unity across complex data products. Conducted client research and collaborated on product goals and implementation.
D

Group Creative Director, Digital Studio Director

Deloitte DigitalAug 2018 - Aug 2019 • 1 yr 1 moLaunched and led a new UX design studio in Chicago, setting DesignOps policies and hiring a diverse digital group. Tripled the studio size, acquired new business, and designed projects for various industries. Led national sessions on design systems and studio goals.

Education

U

University of Arizona

Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Design and Visual Communications, General
U

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
U

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Design and Visual Communications, General

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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