Top Talent like Sean 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.

Sean Maguire

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced UX Designer & Web Developer
Sean Maguire is a seasoned UX Designer and Web Developer with a robust background in creating responsive websites and digital products. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Science from UC Irvine and a UX/UI certification from the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Sean's career began at Channel Factory, where he advanced from QA Tester to Product Designer, leading design sprints and enhancing product usability. At Orum, he spearheaded cross-functional design initiatives, improving customer satisfaction and onboarding processes. Currently, Sean operates as a freelance designer at Sean Maguire Designs, specializing in Webflow for mid-sized to large companies. His expertise includes user research, usability testing, and integrating third-party plugins to optimize website performance. Sean's work consistently garners positive client feedback and measurable results, such as increased website traffic and user engagement.

Work History

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UX Designer & Web Developer

Sean Maguire DesignsAs a freelance digital designer and web developer, I specialize in creating responsive websites using Webflow, catering specifically to mid-sized to large companies. Designed and developed responsive websites in Webflow for small to mid-size companies across various industries, including personal portfolios, sustainable transportation products, and legal services. Initiated UX design processes by collaborating closely with clients to understand their goals and target audience, conducting thorough user research, and gathering requirements to create tailored website designs. Implemented usability testing to gather actionable user feedback, iterating on designs to enhance user experience and ensure intuitive navigation and functionality. Specialized in integrating third-party plugins and templates within Webflow to optimize website performance and functionality, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. Achieved measurable results including increased website traffic and impressions post-redesign, coupled with positive client recommendations and testimonials, validating successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
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UX Designer

Project IslandLed the design process within my team, from initial research and idea generation to crafting flows, prototypes, sketches, and high-fidelity visuals. Managed the hand-off with development, utilizing our design system and documentation to ensure proper delivery of my work to users. Collaborated remotely with product and engineering partners to facilitate discussions, generate ideas, and transform complex workflows and information into an experience that is intuitive, effective, and enjoyable. Applied user-centered design principles to create intuitive and engaging interfaces, contributing to the overall game experience.
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Product Designer

OrumAug 2022 - Mar 2023 • 8 mosLed cross-functional design initiatives, collaborating with product teams, developers, and stakeholders to create user-centered, elegant B2B digital products that drove sales. Implemented continuous discovery practices, leveraging user feedback and research to develop new metrics of success and optimize business outcomes. Conducted continuous discovery by regularly engaging with internal and external users, setting up weekly meetings before, during, and after feature launches. Gathered and analyzed feedback to drive design decisions and ensure the most relevant insights were considered. Improved usability and reporting capabilities, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and successful onboarding of new users to the platform. Introduced new features and tools that facilitated skill training for users' job-related tasks. Onboarded new designers by providing comprehensive product walkthroughs and guidance on the design system and style guide. Developed an onboarding process from scratch due to the absence of an official guide, facilitating the smooth integration of new team members.
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Product Designer

Channel FactoryApr 2020 - Aug 2022 • 2 yrs 5 mosEffectively collaborated with the product management team to create user stories for upcoming features. Generated wireframes, mockups, and prototypes through Miro and Figma. Partnered with external users to review design decisions and drive meaningful experiences. Managed design sprints and timelines. Orchestrated daily scrum meetings with engineering and product management teams. Audited and revised the existing style guide and component library, maintaining consistency across all product tools. This initiative streamlined the design process, resulting in faster turnaround times for design mocks and prototypes. Led the re-style of the product, including a complete redesign of the reporting tool. Received positive feedback from external clients on the product's improved usability and aesthetic appeal.
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QA Tester

Channel FactoryMar 2019 - Apr 2020 • 1 yr 2 mosLed successful testing initiatives: Spearheaded and managed comprehensive testing initiatives, including test planning, execution, and defect analysis, resulting in improved product quality and reduced post-release issues. Mentored and developed QA team: Provided effective leadership and mentorship to junior QA testers, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, resulting in enhanced team performance and increased efficiency. Streamlined testing processes: Implemented streamlined test methodologies, automation frameworks, and quality assurance processes, resulting in improved testing efficiency, faster time-to-market, and enhanced overall product reliability. Recognized for exceptional quality contributions: Received accolades and recognition from management and cross-functional teams for consistently delivering high-quality testing outputs, resolving critical issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

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University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education

UX/UI2020
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UC Irvine

Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Game Science2014 - 2018
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Saddleback College

Computer Science2011 - 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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Experienced UX Designer & Web Developer
Sean Maguire is a seasoned UX Designer and Web Developer with a robust background in creating responsive websites and digital products. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Science from UC Irvine and a UX/UI certification from the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Sean's career began at Channel Factory, where he advanced from QA Tester to Product Designer, leading design sprints and enhancing product usability. At Orum, he spearheaded cross-functional design initiatives, improving customer satisfaction and onboarding processes. Currently, Sean operates as a freelance designer at Sean Maguire Designs, specializing in Webflow for mid-sized to large companies. His expertise includes user research, usability testing, and integrating third-party plugins to optimize website performance. Sean's work consistently garners positive client feedback and measurable results, such as increased website traffic and user engagement.

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Top Talent like Sean 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.

Sean Maguire

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

UX Designer & Web Developer

Sean Maguire DesignsAs a freelance digital designer and web developer, I specialize in creating responsive websites using Webflow, catering specifically to mid-sized to large companies. Designed and developed responsive websites in Webflow for small to mid-size companies across various industries, including personal portfolios, sustainable transportation products, and legal services. Initiated UX design processes by collaborating closely with clients to understand their goals and target audience, conducting thorough user research, and gathering requirements to create tailored website designs. Implemented usability testing to gather actionable user feedback, iterating on designs to enhance user experience and ensure intuitive navigation and functionality. Specialized in integrating third-party plugins and templates within Webflow to optimize website performance and functionality, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. Achieved measurable results including increased website traffic and impressions post-redesign, coupled with positive client recommendations and testimonials, validating successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
P

UX Designer

Project IslandLed the design process within my team, from initial research and idea generation to crafting flows, prototypes, sketches, and high-fidelity visuals. Managed the hand-off with development, utilizing our design system and documentation to ensure proper delivery of my work to users. Collaborated remotely with product and engineering partners to facilitate discussions, generate ideas, and transform complex workflows and information into an experience that is intuitive, effective, and enjoyable. Applied user-centered design principles to create intuitive and engaging interfaces, contributing to the overall game experience.
O

Product Designer

OrumAug 2022 - Mar 2023 • 8 mosLed cross-functional design initiatives, collaborating with product teams, developers, and stakeholders to create user-centered, elegant B2B digital products that drove sales. Implemented continuous discovery practices, leveraging user feedback and research to develop new metrics of success and optimize business outcomes. Conducted continuous discovery by regularly engaging with internal and external users, setting up weekly meetings before, during, and after feature launches. Gathered and analyzed feedback to drive design decisions and ensure the most relevant insights were considered. Improved usability and reporting capabilities, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and successful onboarding of new users to the platform. Introduced new features and tools that facilitated skill training for users' job-related tasks. Onboarded new designers by providing comprehensive product walkthroughs and guidance on the design system and style guide. Developed an onboarding process from scratch due to the absence of an official guide, facilitating the smooth integration of new team members.
C

Product Designer

Channel FactoryApr 2020 - Aug 2022 • 2 yrs 5 mosEffectively collaborated with the product management team to create user stories for upcoming features. Generated wireframes, mockups, and prototypes through Miro and Figma. Partnered with external users to review design decisions and drive meaningful experiences. Managed design sprints and timelines. Orchestrated daily scrum meetings with engineering and product management teams. Audited and revised the existing style guide and component library, maintaining consistency across all product tools. This initiative streamlined the design process, resulting in faster turnaround times for design mocks and prototypes. Led the re-style of the product, including a complete redesign of the reporting tool. Received positive feedback from external clients on the product's improved usability and aesthetic appeal.
C

QA Tester

Channel FactoryMar 2019 - Apr 2020 • 1 yr 2 mosLed successful testing initiatives: Spearheaded and managed comprehensive testing initiatives, including test planning, execution, and defect analysis, resulting in improved product quality and reduced post-release issues. Mentored and developed QA team: Provided effective leadership and mentorship to junior QA testers, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, resulting in enhanced team performance and increased efficiency. Streamlined testing processes: Implemented streamlined test methodologies, automation frameworks, and quality assurance processes, resulting in improved testing efficiency, faster time-to-market, and enhanced overall product reliability. Recognized for exceptional quality contributions: Received accolades and recognition from management and cross-functional teams for consistently delivering high-quality testing outputs, resolving critical issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

U

University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education

UX/UI2020
U

UC Irvine

Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Game Science2014 - 2018
S

Saddleback College

Computer Science2011 - 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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