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Oluwaseun Ismail

@oluwaseunismail

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Senior Product Designer with expertise in UX and visual design.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation, offering opportunities for professional growth and impactful design projects.

I am a Senior Product Designer with over 9 years of experience specializing in Visual and UX design. My journey has equipped me with a robust understanding of interaction design, user research, and brand communications. I am fluent in best practices for information architecture and user-centered design, employing design-thinking methodologies to create impactful user experiences.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated end-to-end proficiency in design, from concept and ideation to high-fidelity prototyping and usability studies. My experience includes overseeing visual aesthetics across digital and print mediums, optimizing websites and mobile applications, and executing creative strategies that drive engagement and brand identity. I have successfully contributed to significant projects, including the design strategy for corporate rebrands and user interface optimization for applications serving thousands of users.

My proficiency with tools like Figma and Adobe XD, along with experience in Sketch and InVision, allows me to adapt to various design environments. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to create user-centric solutions that not only meet business objectives but also enhance user satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Creative Lead

Current

Whirlspotmedia

Jan 2025 - Jan 2025 (0 months)

Oversaw visual aesthetics direction across digital and print mediums. Optimized website and mobile applications. Created creative pitch decks for presentations and executed campaign briefs.

Visual Design Print Design Website Optimization Presentation Design Campaign Execution

Current

Design Consultant

Current

Necs.services

Dec 2024 - Dec 2024 (0 months)

Developed design strategy for a corporate rebrand. Redesigned and updated a WordPress website. Created publications, company catalogues, and other brand materials.

Design Strategy Corporate Rebranding WordPress Catalogue Design

Creative Communications Expert

Arnergy

Dec 2019 - Dec 2024 (5 years)

Contributed to marketing activities that generated Series A and Series B funding. Designed the website and SolarBase application user interface. Optimized mobile app architecture to support over 2,000 users nationwide. Executed brand identity and communication across online and offline platforms.

Marketing Strategy UI Design App Architecture Brand Identity Communication Strategy Social Media Marketing

Design & Product Specialist

Businessafricaonline

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Edited and designed over 20 magazine editions for digital publishing. Increased audience and readership to over 30,000 readers worldwide. Conducted interviews and engaged with top African HNIs.

Editorial Design Digital Publishing Readership Engagement Interviewing Content Creation

Junior Product Designer

Naturesownwonders

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Designed layout and display for mobile applications. Conducted user research and surveys for 5 mobile apps. Created designs for brand materials. Revamped and optimized the website, resulting in a 30% increase in visits and engagement.

Mobile App Design User Research Survey Website Optimization

Junior Product & Creative Designer

Businessplusng

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)

Designed website wireframes and layouts. Developed collateral including corporate branding and marketing materials. Managed all phases of 7 product concept developments, from ideation to incorporating customer feedback.

Wireframing Layout Design Branding Product Development User Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University Of Lagos

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graphic design

2013 - 2017

Activities and societies: Vice-President, KJH (02/2017 - 12/2017). Oversaw activities and welfare of over 1800 Students.

Studied Graphic Design with a focus on the intersection of color psychology and consumer behavior. Completed a thesis on the impact of color psychology on consumer mindset, using Coca-Cola as a case study.