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Experienced Senior Creative Designer specializing in impactful visual storytelling.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Senior Creative Designer with over 5 years of expertise in delivering high-impact visuals across various sectors including Web3, EdTech, and fintech. My specialization lies in creating scalable illustration systems, branding, and UI/UX assets that not only drive engagement but also enhance product clarity. I have a proven track record of collaborating with startups and distributed teams to produce consistent and compelling designs across digital platforms and campaigns.
Throughout my career, I have spearheaded numerous projects that showcase my ability to innovate and lead. For instance, at Lingawa, I led a comprehensive product illustration overhaul, delivering over 60 unique assets that significantly improved design consistency and reduced production time by 40%. My work has consistently resulted in measurable improvements, such as a 15% increase in user onboarding task completion rates through the creation of a brand mascot. I thrive in environments that challenge my creativity and allow me to contribute to meaningful projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Illustrator
Lingawa
Mar 2025 - Present (5 months)
Spearheaded a full product illustration overhaul, delivering over 60+ unique assets across web, mobile, and onboarding flows. Developed and enforced a reusable illustration style guide, reducing production time by 40% and improving design consistency across teams.
Lead Designer
SooSeed
Oct 2024 - Present (10 months)
Designed end-to-end UI/UX for Nigeria's first grassroots crowdfunding and creator support platform, raising over ₦5M in pilot campaigns. Built a scalable brand system used across investor decks, social media, and landing pages, increasing user trust and sign-up rates by 22%.
Illustration Consultant
Miden
May 2025 - Present (3 months)
Designed a 35+ asset isometric illustration library used across Miden's marketing and product flows. Created reusable components and documented guidelines to speed up future asset production for internal teams by 2X.
Lead Creative Designer
Daospace AI
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Led visual strategy and branding for an AI community tooling platform, defining style guides and component libraries. Designed 'Genesis', a 2D vector-based mascot and AI guide later transitioned to 3D for broader brand storytelling.
Illustrator & Graphics Designer
Polytope Technology
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Created original illustrations simplifying blockchain interoperability concepts, aiding the platform's successful $2.5M funding round. Designed graphics for social campaigns, increasing engagement by 30% and improving investor understanding of technical material.
Visual Designer & Illustrator
Xelmar
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years)
Delivered branding and illustration assets for top-tier crypto clients, contributing to campaign successes and event visibility. Designed UI visuals and product mockups for 10+ clients across fintech, events, and SaaS sectors.
Illustrator
Bankless Academy
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years)
Produced 40+ illustration sets across Web3 learning modules, significantly enhancing visual appeal and knowledge retention. Created lesson cards, NFT badges, and custom visuals that helped increase average course completion rates.
Creative Designer
Bankless DAO
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Delivered a 10+ piece NFT illustration project that raised 2,000+ MATIC in DAO funding. Designed visuals for web, marketing, and campaign content.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
OUObafemi Awolowo University
BSc. Geology, Geology
2017 - 2023
Studied Geology at Obafemi Awolowo University. Gained foundational knowledge in earth sciences.
United Universal Comprehensive College
Senior Secondary School Certificate, General Studies
2012 - 2015
Completed secondary education at United Universal Comprehensive College. Acquired a broad range of academic skills.
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
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