Francis Odeyemi

Senior Product Designer
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Product Designer with over 10 years of experience leading UX/UI strategy and delivering intuitive digital experiences across diverse platforms. Proven ability to manage end-to-end design processes, from ideation to implementation, and to mentor high-performing design teams. Recognized for driving user-centric solutions and measurable impact, including training over 124 students and contributing to major brands like Samsung and Meta.

Work

Growth Founder
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Senior Product Designer

Oakland, California, US

Summary

Led the UX/UI direction and strategy for multiple digital products, driving user-centered design and delivering high-quality digital experiences.

Highlights

Directed end-to-end UX/UI strategy across web and mobile platforms, enhancing user engagement and product usability for a diverse portfolio of digital experiences.

Managed comprehensive UX/UI requirements for large-scale strategic projects, from ideation and scope definition to research, ensuring alignment with critical business objectives.

Facilitated cross-functional workshops and brainstorming sessions, translating complex business needs into innovative, user-centered design solutions.

Streamlined design processes, improving requirements gathering, quality assurance, and on-time delivery of product features.

Championed the voice of the customer by integrating qualitative and quantitative data from user research and usability tests, informing data-driven design decisions.

UK-Nigeria Tech Hub
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Instructional Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Coached and mentored over 124 aspiring product designers in a comprehensive bootcamp, preparing them for careers in the tech industry.

Highlights

Designed and delivered a comprehensive design bootcamp curriculum for 124+ students, covering principles of design, design thinking, and visual design.

Mentored and guided students through practical exercises and mock interviews, significantly improving their job readiness and career placement rates.

Facilitated a dynamic learning environment, fostering practical skill development and a deep understanding of user experience methodologies.

Redink Studio
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Snr Product Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Designed and strategized UI/UX for diverse mobile and web applications, while leading a team of designers.

Highlights

Designed intuitive UI/UX for a range of mobile and web applications, from consumer-facing tools to professional enterprise solutions.

Managed and mentored a team of junior designers, fostering skill development and ensuring consistent design quality across projects.

Developed and implemented digital product strategies, including MVP planning, user acquisition, and monetization models, optimizing project outcomes.

Contributed to efficient project planning and estimation, ensuring timely delivery of product design initiatives.

Samsung Nigeria
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Executive Digital/Creative Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Provided comprehensive design support for marketing campaigns and collaborated on key visuals for digital and print media.

Highlights

Designed key visuals for print, media, and digital campaigns, significantly enhancing brand visibility and marketing effectiveness.

Collaborated effectively with the marketing team and other designers to execute diverse design briefs, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality output.

VISUAL EARTH
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Product Designer

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Led the redesign of the company's product application and supported the marketing and design teams with critical resources.

Highlights

Spearheaded the redesign of the company's flagship product application, enhancing user experience and modernizing the interface.

Provided essential design support to the marketing team, contributing to successful campaign launches and brand representation.

Bridged knowledge gaps within the design department by developing and providing comprehensive resources, fostering team growth and efficiency.

Collaborated seamlessly with developers and stakeholders using Slack, Skype, and Confluence to ensure smooth project execution and communication.

Kadosh Studios
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Digital Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led brand identity initiatives and managed digital campaigns, enhancing online presence and user engagement.

Highlights

Successfully rebranded the company's brand identity and assets, resulting in a refreshed and cohesive visual presence.

Designed engaging social media campaigns and user interfaces for the company's website, driving increased online interaction.

Managed and monitored the performance of ongoing social media campaigns, utilizing data to optimize content strategy and reach.

Cregital
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Brand & UI Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Designed user-oriented interfaces and branding assets for top-tier clients, collaborating with engineering teams for seamless project execution.

Highlights

Designed user-oriented interfaces for mobile applications, web platforms, and landing pages, improving user experience and engagement.

Developed comprehensive brand guidelines and assets for clients, ensuring consistent brand representation across all touchpoints.

Executed branding projects for top brands including Zenith Bank, AAR Investment Group, and Tony Elumelu Foundation, enhancing their visual identity and market presence.

Collaborated closely with engineering teams throughout project execution, ensuring design feasibility and successful implementation.

Redink Multimedia
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Creative Director

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Directed creative design projects, developing strong visuals and maintaining design frameworks for print publications.

Highlights

Conceptualized and executed design solutions for diverse client needs, delivering high-impact visual content.

Developed strong corporate identity visuals, strengthening brand recognition and market positioning for clients.

Maintained and evolved design frameworks for print publications, ensuring consistency and efficiency in production.

Freelance Visual Designer
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Visual Designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Provided freelance visual design services, creating logos, social media campaigns, and brand assets for various print and online media.

Highlights

Designed compelling logos and brand assets that effectively captured client identities and market positioning.

Developed engaging social media campaigns and diverse designs for print and online media, enhancing client visibility and reach.

Education

National Open University
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

BSc

Computer Science

The Federal Polytechnic, Ede
Ede, Osun, Nigeria

Diploma

Electronics Engineering

Awards

Design Leader Fellow

Awarded By

Design Leadership Forum (DLF)

Accepted as a Design Leader Fellow into the Design Leadership Forum, joining a community of 3,800 design leaders across 5 regions, recognized for contributions to thoughtful and intelligent design leadership.

Facebook Design Bridge Builder Program Selectee

Awarded By

Meta (Formerly Facebook)

Selected as one of 35 individuals out of over 10,000 applicants, and the only Nigerian, for the prestigious Facebook Design Bridge Builder Program, designed to train aspiring product designers for collaboration with Facebook.

Certificates

Certificate of Membership

Issued By

Interaction Design Foundation

Mobile User Experience (UX) Design

Issued By

Interaction Design Foundation

Design Thinking: The Beginner's Guide

Issued By

Interaction Design Foundation

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Issued By

Google Digital Skills for Africa

Skills

Product Design & UX/UI

Product Design, UI/UX Design, Visual Design, Product Thinking, Interaction Design, Wireframing, Brand Identity Design, User Research, Usability Testing.

Design Tools

Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.

Collaboration & Project Management

Click-Up, Discord, Asana, Trello, Slack, Jira.

Interests

Hobbies

Outdoor Cycling, Stock Image Photography, Listening To Strangers, Exploring Foods.