Top Talent like Valerie 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.

Valerie Qian

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
UX/UI Web Designer | User Research Expert
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine and Studio Arts from The University of Texas at Austin, I am a dedicated UX/UI Web Designer with a strong background in user-centered design and research. Currently, I am designing a canine trigger point massage therapy website, focusing on brand identity and user testing. As a UX/UI Design Intern at Fail Better Training, I initiated a website redesign that improved accessibility and increased conversion rates by 47%. My role involved market analysis, user research, and collaboration with developers to ensure responsive design. Previously, as a Research Assistant at UT Austin's Department of Psychology, I conducted extensive field research and data analysis, contributing significantly to studies on prosocial behavior.

Work History

UX/UI Web Designer

Design a canine trigger point massage therapy website for a client, including the brand identity and design system. User testing with 6 participants.
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UX/UI Design Intern

Fail Better TrainingInitiate the redesign of a mental performance coaching website, enhancing accessibility of mental health coaching and educational courses, leading to a 47% increase in conversion rate. Carry out market analysis and user research to create visually compelling and intuitive interfaces. Work closely with a developer to ensure designs are seamless and fully responsive.
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Research Assistant

UT Austin-Department of PsychologyJan 2023 - Dec 2023 • 1 yrField Research: Gathered 100+ surveys from passersby in high-traffic areas investigating prosocial behavior. Swiftly coded 1000+ participant data on Excel, investigating gender citation in psychology academia. Independently gathered 70+ videos on prosocial behavior between various racial groups, contributing to the initial momentum of the research lab.

Education

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The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Fine and Studio Arts

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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UX/UI Web Designer | User Research Expert
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine and Studio Arts from The University of Texas at Austin, I am a dedicated UX/UI Web Designer with a strong background in user-centered design and research. Currently, I am designing a canine trigger point massage therapy website, focusing on brand identity and user testing. As a UX/UI Design Intern at Fail Better Training, I initiated a website redesign that improved accessibility and increased conversion rates by 47%. My role involved market analysis, user research, and collaboration with developers to ensure responsive design. Previously, as a Research Assistant at UT Austin's Department of Psychology, I conducted extensive field research and data analysis, contributing significantly to studies on prosocial behavior.

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 Valerie 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.

Valerie Qian

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

UX/UI Web Designer

Design a canine trigger point massage therapy website for a client, including the brand identity and design system. User testing with 6 participants.
F

UX/UI Design Intern

Fail Better TrainingInitiate the redesign of a mental performance coaching website, enhancing accessibility of mental health coaching and educational courses, leading to a 47% increase in conversion rate. Carry out market analysis and user research to create visually compelling and intuitive interfaces. Work closely with a developer to ensure designs are seamless and fully responsive.
U

Research Assistant

UT Austin-Department of PsychologyJan 2023 - Dec 2023 • 1 yrField Research: Gathered 100+ surveys from passersby in high-traffic areas investigating prosocial behavior. Swiftly coded 1000+ participant data on Excel, investigating gender citation in psychology academia. Independently gathered 70+ videos on prosocial behavior between various racial groups, contributing to the initial momentum of the research lab.

Education

T

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Fine and Studio Arts

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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