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Emmanuel Otitoola

@emmanuelotitoola

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Product Designer crafting empathetic, low-friction experiences for AI and SaaS products.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a product design role where I can own end-to-end UX, collaborate closely with engineering, run user testing, and build scalable design systems—especially for AI and SaaS products that reduce user friction.

I’m a creative, purposeful Product Designer with over 6 years of experience specializing in web and mobile apps for startups, AI, and SaaS. I craft meaningful, engaging experiences end-to-end—from zero-to-one products to established platforms—grounded in empathy and reducing friction. I specialize in turning complex problems into experiences people can move through without thinking twice.

Most recently, as Lead Product Designer (Remote), I own end-to-end UX strategy for an AI-native platform, partnering with engineering and product leads to align business goals, technical feasibility, and user needs into a scalable experience. I also run user testing cycles that drive iterative UX improvements and adoption by 20%. Previously, I reduced project setup time by 50% at Leadshook, led discovery and prototyping to validate flow changes before development, and designed a self-serve project management portal across customer support and internal teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Product Designer

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Descinder.com

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Owned end-to-end UX strategy for an AI-native platform matching early-career talent with early-stage startups, from research through a shipped design system. Partnered with engineering and product leads and ran user testing cycles to improve adoption.

Product Design UX Strategy User Research Prototyping Wireframing Design Systems Interaction Design User Testing Figma Framer

Product Designer

Leadshook

Apr 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Led product discovery (user interviews) and prototyping to validate flow changes before development. Designed a self-serve project management portal in partnership with customer support and internal teams.

Product Design User Centered Design User Research Prototyping Wireframing Product Thinking Interaction Design Figma Framer

Product Designer

Bare-Mind

Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)

Designed and tested an MVP for a mental health SaaS for patients, professionals, and creators. Supported product ideation, brand design, and design system foundations through development handoff.

Product Design User Centered Design User Research Prototyping Wireframing Design Systems Product Thinking Visual Design Figma Adobe Creative Suite

Contract UI/UX Designer

Devoete

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)

Designed an on-demand mobile app connecting users with electricians from concept to launch. Focused on adaptive layouts, simplified navigation, and engagement features for both consumer and technician-side workflows.

Interaction Design Visual Design Responsive Web Design Prototyping Wireframing Product Design User Centered Design Figma Adobe Creative Suite

UI/UX Designer

Acumen Digital

Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)

Designed and built WordPress sites for client brands, covering both visual design and implementation. Conducted user research for an estate-planning app, shaping the core flow while navigating legal and compliance constraints.

UI UX Design Visual Design User Research HTML CSS WordPress Responsive Web Design Prototyping