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Akapo Oluwatimilehin

@akapooluwatimilehin

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Innovative digital product designer with over 6 years of experience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful design projects and grow my skills in a supportive environment.

I am Oluwatimilehin, an innovative and result-driven designer with over 6 years of diverse experience in sectors such as SAAS, logistics, fintech, e-commerce, and iGaming. I excel in combining user-centered design principles with strategic thinking to create engaging digital experiences, transforming complex challenges into elegant solutions through in-depth user research and data-driven insights.

Passionate about storytelling through design, I effectively communicate concepts to cross-functional teams and lead design initiatives from ideation to execution. My commitment to excellence and keen eye for details drive me to continuously explore new technologies and methodologies to elevate user experiences and drive business growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Product Designer

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Sporting Lab Limited - BETIKA

May 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and troubleshoot problems. Redesigned a key banner, resulting in a 1084.5% increase in user adoption in less than 24 hours.

Usability Testing User Interface Design Responsive Design

Lead Product Designer

Jeetar (Now Faramove Technologies)

Aug 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Created scenarios, use cases, and high-level user requirements based on business requirements, usability findings, and market research data. Designed a concise sign-up process that led to a 96% increase in Customer Effort Score (CES).

Figma Adobe XD Sketch Adobe Illustrator Adobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop Whimsical Notion Jira Framer WordPress Maze Google Analytics Mix Panel Mixpanel

Product Designer

Edenlife

Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)

Translated business goals and ideas into fully functional and usable prototypes. Designed a business dashboard and Marketplace using a combination of quantitative and qualitative insights.

Sketching Wireframing Rapid Prototyping Usability Testing User Interface Design

UI/UX Designer Internship

Zsoftware

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)

Implemented Human-Centred Design, Design Strategy, and Design Thinking on products. Redesigned the website based on user feedback, which improved Customer Error Scores by 10%.

Design Strategy Design Thinking UI UX Design

User Researcher

GetItTogetherNG

Apr 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 4 months)

Worked closely with the team to identify research objectives and developed a well-crafted research plan. Recruited and conducted targeted end-users for research studies and crafted user personas.

User Research Research Planning Personas Data Collection Qualitative Research Quantitative Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Bachelor of Science, Animal Breeding and Genetics

Studied Animal Breeding and Genetics, gaining foundational knowledge in biological sciences and research methodologies. Developed analytical skills applicable to various scientific and design challenges.