I am seeking a UI/UX design role that allows me to leverage my design skills and knowledge and grow in user research, user experience, and interaction design.
Usman Abubakar
@usmanabubakar
I'm Usman — a UI/UX designer with a methodical approach and a genuine interest in how people interact with digital products.
What I'm looking for
Over the past 2 years, I've worked across mobile apps, SaaS platforms, fintech, health, and e-commerce taking projects from strategy and user flows all the way through to handoff-ready Figma files. Solo and in collaboration with developers and product managers.
I think the best interfaces earn trust quietly: structured enough to feel reliable, clean enough to stay out of the way, and considered enough that users don't have to think twice. My process is user-centric and data-informed — research first, then design decisions that have a reason behind them.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UI/UX Designer
Freelance
Aug 2025 - Present (11 months)
Conducted user interviews and usability tests that informed the redesign of a fintech app, resulting in a 30% increase in user satisfaction
System Support Specialist
Royal Executive Assistant
May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Enter and maintain accurate data across CRM systems, databases, and operational records.
Upload, organize, and manage digital documents while ensuring proper file structure and accessibility.
Review documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before processing.
UI/UX desgner
freelance
Jan 2026 - May 2026 (4 months)
Conducted user interviews and usability tests that informed the redesign of an e-commerce app, resulting in a 30% increase in user satisfaction and an increase in app downloads and sales.
UI/UX Designer
Freelance
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 month)
POPALS (Platform Redesign). Integrated a submission platform within its existing website, allowing users to successfully participate and submit to the platform.
Virtual Assistant
Opensea
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Responsible for delivering outstanding service to increase sales and customer retention. Spearheaded the launch of a new marketing campaign that generated a great amount of revenue. Implemented a new engagement setting on social platforms, reducing response time by 40%.
Assistant Lead Gen Specialist
BrightWave Digital
May 2023 - Feb 2024 (9 months)
Managed and organized databases containing 200+ client records with strong attention to detail and consistency. Improved reporting workflows and communication tracking, increasing workflow visibility and reducing turnaround time by 15%.
Virtual Assistant
OpenSea Project
Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Coordinated communications, workflow documentation, and operational processes across multiple digital platforms. Improved organizational systems and workflow procedures, reducing project turnaround time by 20%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Open University
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
2021 - 2025
Grade: 3.0
Activities and societies: Computer science principles and applications.
Bachelor of Computer Science, focused on core computer science principles and applications.
High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed secondary education, gaining foundational knowledge across various subjects.
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Location
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Portfolio
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