# Sarah Pagan

> Product designer

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/sarahpagan

As a product designer with a background in architecture, I enjoy simplifying complex, technical problems into seamless user-friendly experiences. I’ve previously worked on enterprise and B2B softwares, two-sided marketplace apps, and brand identity projects. My process thoughtfully balances user needs, business objectives, optimal functionality, and visual polish.

## Work Experience
### Senior UX/UI Designer @ Twist Bioscience
Jan 2025 – Present | South San Francisco, California, United States

### UX/UI Designer @ Twist Bioscience
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | South San Francisco, California, United States

### Freelance Designer @ Unknown
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025
Aided three separate clients on projects ranging from the redesign of an in-app B2B SaaS pricing model; establishing a new business’ brand identity, logo, and pitch deck; and complete event branding for 150+ person investment summit.

### Product Designer @ Solv.
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area
Led design efforts within cross-functional team focused on SaaS and Enterprise software that helps urgent care clinics grow their patient reach and optimize their workflow. 

Designed and shipped product improvement that significantly optimized the workflow of 200+ users each day and helped secure a new partner upsell. 

Participated in customer feedback sessions with the Support team to identify pain-points and potential product improvement opportunities. 

Presented design solutions to key stakeholders at product reviews and iterated quickly based on feedback.

### UX/UI Designer @ Tastry
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022
• Sole designer of early stage startup
• Leading design efforts for Tastry’s native mobile app, two websites, B2B web application, marketing collateral, email newsletters, and pitch decks
• Establishing design standards and branding of all products
• Meticulous prototyping, testing, and iterating throughout design process
• Ability to wear multiple hats, confronting projects that require various design skills including graphic design, content creation, brand identity, UX copywriting, and packaging design
• Collaborating closely with business executives, developers, and marketing team to turn business objectives into user friendly products

### Designer @ Studio G Architects, INC
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Jose, CA
• Primary designer for a wide range of projects, involving architecture, interior design, furniture design, and branding
• Meticulously iterated design concepts to deliver best possible solutions with regards to budget, aesthetics, and functionality
• Consistently produced high-quality digital models and renderings quickly and efficiently, becoming the go-to 3D modeler for projects requiring a quick turnaround
• Consistently met deadlines and exceeded expectations when developing technical drawings such as Construction Documents and Pricing Sets
• Conducted technical research for building materiality, landscape design, structure, occupancy, accessibility, etc.
• Designed in-house marketing materials such as banners, gift boxes, postcards, and photography for social media and marketing

### Graphic Designer @ Ulzi
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | San Luis Obispo, CA
• Designed company logo and established company’s brand
• Redesigned mobile app interface to match new branding direction
• Designed user experience and interface for mobile app and web pages
• Consulted marketing team for the design of marketing collateral

### Intern @ Pillars Architecture
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Jose, CA
• Rapidly modeled schematic designs in SketchUp for client visualization
• Thoroughly reviewed construction documents for accuracy
• Recorded site measurements and constructed base plans on AutoCAD
• Researched technical building codes and ordinances
• Specified fixtures, furnishings, appliances, and materials

### Intern @ Pillars Architecture
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | San Jose, CA

### Intern @ Pillars Architecture
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | San Jose, CA

### Teaching Assistant @ Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery
Jan 2011 – Jan 2014 | San Jose, CA
- Oversaw and assisted students during art lessons by offering constructive critiques
- Worked with students through various medias such as watercolor, acrylic and oil painting, charcoal, ink, and oil and soft pastels
- Facilitated a fun yet engaging learning environment
- Designed and improved the curriculum binder

### Intern @ Salvatore Caruso Design Corporation
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Santa Clara, CA
- Reorganized and updated the materials library
- Recorded site measurements
- Became familiarized with construction documents in AutoCad


## Education
### Bachelor of Architecture - BArch in Architecture
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

### Professional Certification in UX/UI Design
UC Berkeley Extension


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/spagan
- Portfolio: https://sarahpagan.design/
- Portfolio: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/27jr9je79qqp3vowfmt27/SPagan_Resume_2024.pdf?rlkey=ugtp70r60mg99juwxa4zspx42&dl=0

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Last updated: 2026-04-13