Top Talent like Waltin 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.

Waltin Jaen

UI Designer
User-Centered Design
Design Thinking
Product Design
UX
UI/UX Design
UX Strategy
Figma
Design Systems
Mobile Design
Web Design
Web Accessibility
Photoshop
inDesign
Branding
Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Results-Oriented | Systems Thinker | AI-Driven Senior Product & Visual Designer
With over 22 years of experience, I specialize in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, graphic design, and web design. At Bond-Pro, I lead UX and UI design strategies for the NextGen enterprise application, ensuring the delivery of intuitive, user-centered solutions through wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. My work is rooted in effective collaboration with product teams and subject matter experts to define core features and functionalities. My expertise lies in transforming complex business requirements into seamless user experiences, while leveraging tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Material Design frameworks. I am committed to enabling efficient communication and teamwork within cross-disciplinary teams, prioritizing user needs, and driving impactful design solutions.

Projects

Simplify & Accelerate the Process of Surety Bond

InstantSuretyBond.com is a digital platform designed to simplify and accelerate the process of obtaining surety bonds, which has traditionally been complex, paperwork-heavy, and time-consuming. The goal was to transform a legacy financial service into a clear, fast, and self-service online journey, allowing users to find, apply for, and receive bonds in minutes rather than days. This project focused on reducing friction, building trust, and guiding non-expert users through a high-stakes, compliance-driven workflow. Case Study URL: https://jamesportfolio.site/instant-surety-bondSee More

Automated Rules Management

The app is a module of enterprise software for the NexGen. The BP Rules Management System was redesigned to improve how business users manage complex rules logic within a corporate application. The goal was to create a more intuitive, efficient, and scalable interface for high-volume rule creation and maintenanceSee More

Registration & Checkout That Allows for all Event Product Selection

Project Requirements Build a system that allows all event product selections to occur at checkout, prior to providing credit card details, and via the website, without help from Customer Service or Sales Representatives, if that is the preferred method for the prospective delegate. The system should eliminate the need to make selections after purchase, which has proven difficult for delegates and a major logistical challenge for the event. Additionally, this system should eliminate PDF registration forms, requiring all Delegate Acquisition Sales Representatives to use the website for registration. Case Study URL - https://jamesportfolio.site/conferenceevent-registrationSee More

Work History

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Lead Product UX & UI Designer

Bond-ProFeb 2022 - Dec 2025 • 3 yrs 11 mosDrives UX Strategy and Design: Sets and maintains design standards for the NextGen enterprise application, a critical platform for client management. Collaborates with Stakeholders: Works closely with product teams and subject matter experts to define core features and functions. Delivers High-Quality Designs: Translates business requirements into intuitive user experiences through wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Ensures User-Centered Design: Prioritizes user needs and conducts iterative testing to refine designs. Communicates Effectively: Collaborates with internal teams to gather feedback and present design concepts for review.
B

Product UX Designer

Bond-ProFeb 2021 - Dec 2025 • 4 yrs 11 mosContributed to the design and development of user interfaces, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
B

User Interface Designer

Bond-ProOct 2020 - Feb 2021 • 5 mosAssisted in creating user interface designs and prototypes to enhance user experience.
I

Lead UI/UX Designer

IQPCNov 2015 - Jun 2020 • 4 yrs 8 mosWorked on design projects and set the vision across web-based applications for both web and mobile platforms to improve the quality of the user experience and interface design. Developed creative programs, design concepts/mockups, wireframes, storyboards, user flows, user journey mapping, Information Architecture, and interaction prototypes to address the company's objectives while advancing its brand strategy. Using Jira software in an agile setting, worked with the development team to generate user interface (UI) / user experience (UX) solutions based on user objectives to optimize the user journey. Translated complex project requirements into simple and intuitive user interactions and workflows. Established creative direction for the company's full range of online conferences, portals, and webinars used to deliver the company’s services and programs. Worked with the account team, strategy team, and copywriters to develop creative strategies and concepts, and presented them to upper management. Generated multiple design concepts for all marketing campaigns and projects. Maintained quality control over design concepts and projects.
C

Creative Director & Lead UI/UX Designer

Converge CreativeJan 2001 - Aug 2015 • 14 yrs 8 mosResponsible for concept development and creative execution of all print, web and e-learning materials. Functioned as design champion on projects and as the first point of contact for clients for all design-related issues. Gained and exhibited a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses and industries. Transformed clients’ marketing / business goals into effective, original design solutions. Utilizing Adobe Creative tools, developed creative programs, design concepts/mockups, wireframes (low to high fidelity), Information Architecture, and interaction prototypes. Supervised creative teams and completed hands-on design of client creative including branding, logos, stationery, newspaper / magazine advertisements, billboards, brochures, catalogs, annual reports, signage, websites, landing pages, email marketing, e-learning courseware and more.

Education

U

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design1987 - 1990
T

The Art Institute of Vancouver

Formerly Center for Digital Imaging & Sound, Interactive Multimedia Program1995 - 1996

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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Results-Oriented | Systems Thinker | AI-Driven Senior Product & Visual Designer
With over 22 years of experience, I specialize in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, graphic design, and web design. At Bond-Pro, I lead UX and UI design strategies for the NextGen enterprise application, ensuring the delivery of intuitive, user-centered solutions through wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. My work is rooted in effective collaboration with product teams and subject matter experts to define core features and functionalities. My expertise lies in transforming complex business requirements into seamless user experiences, while leveraging tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Material Design frameworks. I am committed to enabling efficient communication and teamwork within cross-disciplinary teams, prioritizing user needs, and driving impactful design solutions.

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 Waltin 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.

Waltin Jaen

UI Designer
User-Centered Design
Design Thinking
Product Design
UX
UI/UX Design
UX Strategy
Figma
Design Systems
Mobile Design
Web Design
Web Accessibility
Photoshop
inDesign
Branding
Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Simplify & Accelerate the Process of Surety Bond

InstantSuretyBond.com is a digital platform designed to simplify and accelerate the process of obtaining surety bonds, which has traditionally been complex, paperwork-heavy, and time-consuming. The goal was to transform a legacy financial service into a clear, fast, and self-service online journey, allowing users to find, apply for, and receive bonds in minutes rather than days. This project focused on reducing friction, building trust, and guiding non-expert users through a high-stakes, compliance-driven workflow. Case Study URL: https://jamesportfolio.site/instant-surety-bond

Automated Rules Management

The app is a module of enterprise software for the NexGen. The BP Rules Management System was redesigned to improve how business users manage complex rules logic within a corporate application. The goal was to create a more intuitive, efficient, and scalable interface for high-volume rule creation and maintenance

Registration & Checkout That Allows for all Event Product Selection

Project Requirements Build a system that allows all event product selections to occur at checkout, prior to providing credit card details, and via the website, without help from Customer Service or Sales Representatives, if that is the preferred method for the prospective delegate. The system should eliminate the need to make selections after purchase, which has proven difficult for delegates and a major logistical challenge for the event. Additionally, this system should eliminate PDF registration forms, requiring all Delegate Acquisition Sales Representatives to use the website for registration. Case Study URL - https://jamesportfolio.site/conferenceevent-registration

Work History

B

Lead Product UX & UI Designer

Bond-ProFeb 2022 - Dec 2025 • 3 yrs 11 mosDrives UX Strategy and Design: Sets and maintains design standards for the NextGen enterprise application, a critical platform for client management. Collaborates with Stakeholders: Works closely with product teams and subject matter experts to define core features and functions. Delivers High-Quality Designs: Translates business requirements into intuitive user experiences through wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Ensures User-Centered Design: Prioritizes user needs and conducts iterative testing to refine designs. Communicates Effectively: Collaborates with internal teams to gather feedback and present design concepts for review.
B

Product UX Designer

Bond-ProFeb 2021 - Dec 2025 • 4 yrs 11 mosContributed to the design and development of user interfaces, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
B

User Interface Designer

Bond-ProOct 2020 - Feb 2021 • 5 mosAssisted in creating user interface designs and prototypes to enhance user experience.
I

Lead UI/UX Designer

IQPCNov 2015 - Jun 2020 • 4 yrs 8 mosWorked on design projects and set the vision across web-based applications for both web and mobile platforms to improve the quality of the user experience and interface design. Developed creative programs, design concepts/mockups, wireframes, storyboards, user flows, user journey mapping, Information Architecture, and interaction prototypes to address the company's objectives while advancing its brand strategy. Using Jira software in an agile setting, worked with the development team to generate user interface (UI) / user experience (UX) solutions based on user objectives to optimize the user journey. Translated complex project requirements into simple and intuitive user interactions and workflows. Established creative direction for the company's full range of online conferences, portals, and webinars used to deliver the company’s services and programs. Worked with the account team, strategy team, and copywriters to develop creative strategies and concepts, and presented them to upper management. Generated multiple design concepts for all marketing campaigns and projects. Maintained quality control over design concepts and projects.
C

Creative Director & Lead UI/UX Designer

Converge CreativeJan 2001 - Aug 2015 • 14 yrs 8 mosResponsible for concept development and creative execution of all print, web and e-learning materials. Functioned as design champion on projects and as the first point of contact for clients for all design-related issues. Gained and exhibited a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses and industries. Transformed clients’ marketing / business goals into effective, original design solutions. Utilizing Adobe Creative tools, developed creative programs, design concepts/mockups, wireframes (low to high fidelity), Information Architecture, and interaction prototypes. Supervised creative teams and completed hands-on design of client creative including branding, logos, stationery, newspaper / magazine advertisements, billboards, brochures, catalogs, annual reports, signage, websites, landing pages, email marketing, e-learning courseware and more.

Education

U

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design1987 - 1990
T

The Art Institute of Vancouver

Formerly Center for Digital Imaging & Sound, Interactive Multimedia Program1995 - 1996

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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