Top Talent like Yihao 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.

Yihao Shi

UX Designer • Ann Arbor, MI, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced UX Designer | Master's in User Experience Design
With a Master's degree in User Experience Design from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from Boston University, I bring a strong educational background to my professional experience. As a UX Designer at AQX, I conducted extensive user research and utilized Figma for wireframing and prototyping, contributing to an improved user experience. Previously, I worked as an Instructional Aide at the University of Michigan and as a User Experience Researcher at PalFish, where I collaborated with UI/UX designers and presented key insights for product improvements. My experience also includes roles as a User Interface Designer at Bolaa and a Client Executive at Ogilvy, where I conducted market research and contributed to client satisfaction. My diverse experience and educational foundation have equipped me with a comprehensive skill set in user experience design and research.

Work History

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UX Designer

AQX- Executed extensive user research and feedback analysis, playing a pivotal role in the web app's redesign which enhanced functionality and navigation efficiency. - Utilized Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and designing new UI/UX elements, significantly contributing to an improved user experience.
U

Instructional Aide

University of Michigan - School of InformationWorked as Instructional Aide for SI 520 and SI 320 - Graphic Design and Visual Communications
P

User Experience Researcher

PalFishApr 2022 - Jun 2022 • 3 mos- Collaborated with 4 UI/UX designers to define research goals which led to identifying 3 main user pain points. - Created 3 target audience personas for the flagship products in Southeast Asia through qualitative and quantitative research. - Analyzed the raw data through affinity mapping and translated them with secondary research findings into easy-to-understand insights about users. - Presented the key insights to the entire team including designers, developers, and product manager, contributing to product improvements and positive user feedback.
B

User Interface Designer

BolaaOct 2021 - Feb 2022 • 5 mos- Developed 3 conceptual wireframes, 2 interaction diagrams, and 2 functional prototypes using Sketch. - ​​Optimized product interfaces based on current UI/UX design trends and observation of the aesthetic habits of target users, significantly increasing user engagement. - Collaborated with 2 internal designers to deliver high-quality design works under tight deadlines.
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Client Executive

OgilvyMar 2021 - Jun 2021 • 4 mos- Conducted market research to understand client needs such as industry information, competitive analysis, and user personas. - Communicated 4 client requests and changes to the internal team, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. - Participated in daily administrative tasks, contributing to efficient team operations. - Created visually appealing proposals based on the company's requirements, securing new projects and strengthening client relationships.

Education

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University of Michigan

Master's degree, User Experience Design2022 - 2024
B

Boston University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Advertising2016 - 2020

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

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Experienced UX Designer | Master's in User Experience Design
With a Master's degree in User Experience Design from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from Boston University, I bring a strong educational background to my professional experience. As a UX Designer at AQX, I conducted extensive user research and utilized Figma for wireframing and prototyping, contributing to an improved user experience. Previously, I worked as an Instructional Aide at the University of Michigan and as a User Experience Researcher at PalFish, where I collaborated with UI/UX designers and presented key insights for product improvements. My experience also includes roles as a User Interface Designer at Bolaa and a Client Executive at Ogilvy, where I conducted market research and contributed to client satisfaction. My diverse experience and educational foundation have equipped me with a comprehensive skill set in user experience design and research.

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 Yihao 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.

Yihao Shi

UX Designer • Ann Arbor, MI, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

A

UX Designer

AQX- Executed extensive user research and feedback analysis, playing a pivotal role in the web app's redesign which enhanced functionality and navigation efficiency. - Utilized Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and designing new UI/UX elements, significantly contributing to an improved user experience.
U

Instructional Aide

University of Michigan - School of InformationWorked as Instructional Aide for SI 520 and SI 320 - Graphic Design and Visual Communications
P

User Experience Researcher

PalFishApr 2022 - Jun 2022 • 3 mos- Collaborated with 4 UI/UX designers to define research goals which led to identifying 3 main user pain points. - Created 3 target audience personas for the flagship products in Southeast Asia through qualitative and quantitative research. - Analyzed the raw data through affinity mapping and translated them with secondary research findings into easy-to-understand insights about users. - Presented the key insights to the entire team including designers, developers, and product manager, contributing to product improvements and positive user feedback.
B

User Interface Designer

BolaaOct 2021 - Feb 2022 • 5 mos- Developed 3 conceptual wireframes, 2 interaction diagrams, and 2 functional prototypes using Sketch. - ​​Optimized product interfaces based on current UI/UX design trends and observation of the aesthetic habits of target users, significantly increasing user engagement. - Collaborated with 2 internal designers to deliver high-quality design works under tight deadlines.
O

Client Executive

OgilvyMar 2021 - Jun 2021 • 4 mos- Conducted market research to understand client needs such as industry information, competitive analysis, and user personas. - Communicated 4 client requests and changes to the internal team, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. - Participated in daily administrative tasks, contributing to efficient team operations. - Created visually appealing proposals based on the company's requirements, securing new projects and strengthening client relationships.

Education

U

University of Michigan

Master's degree, User Experience Design2022 - 2024
B

Boston University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Advertising2016 - 2020

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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