Top Talent like Shannan 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.
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Shannan Young

UX Designer • User Researcher • Frontend Developer • Seattle, WA, US
Figma
Usability Testing
UX research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Design Systems
Wordpress
Canva
HTML/CSS
Competitive Analysis
AI
Email Marketing
Facebook Ads
Instagram Ads
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Media Design
Social Media Analytics
Social Ad Campaigns
Data Analysis
Marketing
Market Research
Marketing Analytics
Web Design
Icon Design
A/B Testing
Brand Development
Cartoons & Comics
Graphic Design
Digital Illustration
Mobile Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Psychology
WordPress Plugins
Agile
JIRA
Microsoft Office
Github
React
Javascript
TypeScript
Presentation Design
Creative Writing
Illustration
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
Designer with the added perk of excelling in marketing and research!
My journey started at Comcast where I focused on accesibility, and since then I have worked across UX, product marketing, and research. My background in medicine gives me a unique perspective and empathy-driven approach—I design and build with real people in mind, ensuring that products are not just functional but genuinely enjoyable. At Snoqualmie Valley Orthodontics, I have gained hands-on experience in the full product cycle. I have seen firsthand how design, marketing, and code directly impact the company's bottom line. Every decision has real impacts on the users, and the little details matter when creating great products and services that feel easy and seamless. Check out my portfolio at shannanyoung.com to explore my design journey and let's connect to collaborate!

Projects

Improving Accessibility in Digital Board Games – A Case Study on Colonist.io

In this case study, I analyze accessibility challenges at Colonist.io, an online board game platform, and propose user-centered solutions to enhance the experience for visually impaired and mobility-restricted players. Using UX research, heuristic evaluation, and user feedback forums, I identified key pain points and designed inclusive high-contrast UI adjustments. This project highlights my ability to merge UX design with accessibility best practices, ensuring that digital experiences are engaging, inclusive, and easy to navigate for all players.See More

Transforming Patient Experience Through UX & Automation – SVO Case Study

At Snoqualmie Valley Orthodontics, I leveraged UX design, automation, and process optimization to enhance both the patient experience and practice efficiency. By digitizing patient onboarding, automating appointment reminders, and redesigning new patient paperwork, I reduced redundancies, increased engagement, and minimized no-show rates to just 10%. Beyond internal workflow improvements, I developed educational video content to replace lengthy paper instructions, ensuring consistent, high-quality patient communication while saving staff 5-10 minutes per patient. This case study showcases how strategic UX design and technology-driven solutions can improve both user experience and business outcomes.See More

Anika Systems Landing Page Redesign

Anika Systems is a tech solutions contracting company specializing in federal agencies. They needed a fresh take on their landing page, and I was thrilled to step in with innovative redesign ideas!See More

Work History

S

Marketing Coordinator

Snoqualmie Valley OrthodonticsFull-time EmployeeFeb 2024 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr 5 mos- Increased organic Instagram reach by 66% through brand awareness campaign. - Improved paid Facebook reach by 115% by aligning ads (Figma, Canva) to audience. - Created training documentation and education resources using Synthesia AI platform. - Developed a lead conversion strategy resulting in >100% quarterly production for 1st time in 4 years. - Automated text and email campaigns to clients, reducing information requests by 92%.
C

Frontend Developer

ComcastContract EmployeeFeb 2022 - Feb 2023 • 1 yr 1 mo- Updated code with semantic labels and integrated localization to enhance accessibility. - Improved color schemes to meet WCAG contrast guidelines. - Tested cross-browser via screen readers, ensuring inclusive user experience (UX). - Utilized APIs to build an authenticated component showing client devices.
C

UX Designer & Researcher

Code SWEFreelancerOct 2023 - Feb 2024 • 5 mos- Designed product wireframe and prototype in Figma. - Conducted remote-monitored user testing using Maze for navigability of prototype. - A/B tested 'Discussion' tab location, reducing lostness by 83%. - Designed email marketing campaigns in MailChimp.
D

Product Designer

Dunia BoraFreelancerJul 2023 - Oct 2023 • 4 mos- Conducted industry research and market analysis. - Designed brand materials, website wireframe & prototype.
C

Director of Activities

Camp CandoSeasonal Worker- Leadership & Team Development: Planned camp schedule, coordinated & delegated roles to activities committee, and led cross-functional communication between patient and sibling camp teams. - UX Design & Communication: Registration forms, flyers, staff onboarding materials, and asynchronous grief training materials to help staff navigate difficult camper experiences.

Education

Temple University

B.S with Distinction in Genetics, BiologyAug 2017 - May 2021

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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Recently Active
Designer with the added perk of excelling in marketing and research!
My journey started at Comcast where I focused on accesibility, and since then I have worked across UX, product marketing, and research. My background in medicine gives me a unique perspective and empathy-driven approach—I design and build with real people in mind, ensuring that products are not just functional but genuinely enjoyable. At Snoqualmie Valley Orthodontics, I have gained hands-on experience in the full product cycle. I have seen firsthand how design, marketing, and code directly impact the company's bottom line. Every decision has real impacts on the users, and the little details matter when creating great products and services that feel easy and seamless. Check out my portfolio at shannanyoung.com to explore my design journey and let's connect to collaborate!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Shannan 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.

Shannan Young

UX Designer • User Researcher • Frontend Developer • Seattle, WA, US
Figma
Usability Testing
UX research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Design Systems
Wordpress
Canva
HTML/CSS
Competitive Analysis
AI
Email Marketing
Facebook Ads
Instagram Ads
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Media Design
Social Media Analytics
Social Ad Campaigns
Data Analysis
Marketing
Market Research
Marketing Analytics
Web Design
Icon Design
A/B Testing
Brand Development
Cartoons & Comics
Graphic Design
Digital Illustration
Mobile Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Psychology
WordPress Plugins
Agile
JIRA
Microsoft Office
Github
React
Javascript
TypeScript
Presentation Design
Creative Writing
Illustration
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Projects

Improving Accessibility in Digital Board Games – A Case Study on Colonist.io

In this case study, I analyze accessibility challenges at Colonist.io, an online board game platform, and propose user-centered solutions to enhance the experience for visually impaired and mobility-restricted players. Using UX research, heuristic evaluation, and user feedback forums, I identified key pain points and designed inclusive high-contrast UI adjustments. This project highlights my ability to merge UX design with accessibility best practices, ensuring that digital experiences are engaging, inclusive, and easy to navigate for all players.

Transforming Patient Experience Through UX & Automation – SVO Case Study

At Snoqualmie Valley Orthodontics, I leveraged UX design, automation, and process optimization to enhance both the patient experience and practice efficiency. By digitizing patient onboarding, automating appointment reminders, and redesigning new patient paperwork, I reduced redundancies, increased engagement, and minimized no-show rates to just 10%. Beyond internal workflow improvements, I developed educational video content to replace lengthy paper instructions, ensuring consistent, high-quality patient communication while saving staff 5-10 minutes per patient. This case study showcases how strategic UX design and technology-driven solutions can improve both user experience and business outcomes.

Anika Systems Landing Page Redesign

Anika Systems is a tech solutions contracting company specializing in federal agencies. They needed a fresh take on their landing page, and I was thrilled to step in with innovative redesign ideas!

Work History

S

Marketing Coordinator

Snoqualmie Valley OrthodonticsFull-time EmployeeFeb 2024 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr 5 mos- Increased organic Instagram reach by 66% through brand awareness campaign. - Improved paid Facebook reach by 115% by aligning ads (Figma, Canva) to audience. - Created training documentation and education resources using Synthesia AI platform. - Developed a lead conversion strategy resulting in >100% quarterly production for 1st time in 4 years. - Automated text and email campaigns to clients, reducing information requests by 92%.
C

Frontend Developer

ComcastContract EmployeeFeb 2022 - Feb 2023 • 1 yr 1 mo- Updated code with semantic labels and integrated localization to enhance accessibility. - Improved color schemes to meet WCAG contrast guidelines. - Tested cross-browser via screen readers, ensuring inclusive user experience (UX). - Utilized APIs to build an authenticated component showing client devices.
C

UX Designer & Researcher

Code SWEFreelancerOct 2023 - Feb 2024 • 5 mos- Designed product wireframe and prototype in Figma. - Conducted remote-monitored user testing using Maze for navigability of prototype. - A/B tested 'Discussion' tab location, reducing lostness by 83%. - Designed email marketing campaigns in MailChimp.
D

Product Designer

Dunia BoraFreelancerJul 2023 - Oct 2023 • 4 mos- Conducted industry research and market analysis. - Designed brand materials, website wireframe & prototype.
C

Director of Activities

Camp CandoSeasonal Worker- Leadership & Team Development: Planned camp schedule, coordinated & delegated roles to activities committee, and led cross-functional communication between patient and sibling camp teams. - UX Design & Communication: Registration forms, flyers, staff onboarding materials, and asynchronous grief training materials to help staff navigate difficult camper experiences.

Education

Temple University

B.S with Distinction in Genetics, BiologyAug 2017 - May 2021

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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