Rufai Ishiaku
@rufaiishiaku
Brand Designer and Brand Strategist and UI/UX designer driving user-centered identities and engaging visuals.
What I'm looking for
I have in-depth expertise in branding, and I'm passionate about making compelling designs that increase brand exposure and user engagement. I develop distinctive brand identities that have a strong emotional connection with target audiences. I'm eager to apply my knowledge and experience to advance your brand's success and improve your product's user experience, and I aim to learn more as I go.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Creative Lead
Ankara Grid
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year)
Led creative direction and visual storytelling for an Afrocentric fashion brand, producing marketing and campaign visuals and managing brand assets to ensure cohesive identity and messaging.
Graphic Designer
D Media
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Designed social media and marketing content for diverse clients, collaborating with content strategists to deliver brand-aligned static, carousel, motion, and ad creatives that increased engagement.
Graphic Designer
Property Plug
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Developed social media design and content strategy for a real estate brand, producing weekly visual content and improving online engagement while maintaining a consistent brand voice.
Lead Designer
Self-Employed
Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Freelance lead designer delivering branding, UI/UX, and promotional content for global clients, creating brand identities, wireframes, and high-impact visual assets that improved client brand presence and engagement.
Graphic Designer
Aidos Creations Ltd
Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 (2 months)
Produced digital and print designs aligned with creative direction and brand standards during a contract engagement, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs for clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University of Technology Minna
Bachelor of Technology, Building
2017 - 2023
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Building at the Federal University of Technology Minna, covering core topics in building and construction.
Coursera / Google
Professional Certificate, UX Design
2022 - 2022
Completed the Google UX Design Professional Certificate via Coursera, covering UX research, wireframing, and high-fidelity prototyping.
The Branding Masterclass (Udemy)
Certificate, Brand Design
Completed The Branding Masterclass covering the entire brand design process and practical branding techniques.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
behance.net/rufaiishiakuSocial media
Job categories
Skills
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