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My Work Experience.

May, 2023 - Present

Head of Design

Stears

As the Head of Design, I am responsible for overseeing the design of brand identity, product interfaces, and data visualizations for our data intelligence solutions tailored for fund managers with a focus on Africa. My leadership in this role was instrumental in creating impactful visual narratives that enhanced user understanding and engagement.

Jan, 2023 - Apr, 2023

Design Lead

Stears

I play a key role in enabling the business improve our user experience, grow our subscriber base, and elevate the Stears brand.

Sept, 2021 - Dec, 2022

Head of Design

Big Cabal Media

I led a multidisciplinary team of Product and Brand Designers at Big Cabal Media, where we focused on User Research, Product Design, and Brand and Marketing Designs for our key brands, including TechCabal, Zikoko, Cabal Creative, and TC Insights. Our efforts were instrumental in shaping the visual identity and user experience across multiple platforms, enhancing audience engagement and brand recognition.

Nov, 2021 - Jan, 2022

Designer (Freelance)

Alaska Airlines

I handled Art direction and marketing designs for a couple of projects.

Apr, 2021 - Present

Design Mentor

ADPList

ADPList is a platform where people can find, book and meet mentors from around the world. Here I mentor aspiring and current designers of diverse backgrounds and career stages, looking for support and guidance on various topics. .

Aug, 2020 - Sept, 2021

Art Director

Webcoupers

Led the end-to-end execution of creative projects, including the design of Instagram AR filters, user-friendly website interfaces, interactive Google HTML5 ads, and impactful social media assets for esteemed brands such as Globacom, Sterling Bank, RenMoney, MoniNow, and Letshego. Worked closely with marketing and design teams to align deliverables with brand guidelines and campaign objectives. Successfully enhanced audience engagement through innovative and visually appealing digital solutions. Leveraged advanced design tools and technologies to deliver projects within tight deadlines, driving measurable improvements in brand visibility and customer engagement

Oct, 2019 - Apr, 2020

Art Director

Isobar Nigeria (now Dentsu Creative)

Developed high-impact digital billboards, comprehensive advertising campaign assets, and engaging social media content for globally recognized and local brands, including Budweiser, Schweppes, Three Crowns Milk, Nivea Men, Peak Yoghurt, Sterling Bank, Leadway Insurance, and Peak 456 Milk. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and optimize audience engagement. Delivered visually compelling designs aligned with marketing objectives, resulting in increased brand visibility and customer interaction. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard tools and adhering to project timelines, contributing to the success of multiple high-profile campaigns.

Nov, 2018 - Oct, 2019

Art Direction Instructor

O2 Academy Lagos

Trained and mentored over 30 Art Directors, equipping them with a strong foundation in design principles, design thinking, and practical execution. Provided hands-on guidance across key disciplines, including Graphic Design, Art Direction, Communication Design, Brand Identity Design, and UX/UI Design. Focused on fostering creative growth, enhancing technical skills, and promoting innovative problem-solving. As a result, many of the students have gone on to build significant careers in the creative industry, with several leading teams as Creative Directors and Team Leads. Contributed to creating a collaborative, learning-driven environment that nurtured future leaders in the field..

June 2012 - Present

Art Director & Product Designer

Freelance

Working with some startups, brands and advertising agencies I designed different materials for social, web, print, advertising and branding. I also facilitated some online sessions on Art Direction.

Education.

2023 - Present

Member

Design Leadership Forum by Invision

2022 - Present

Design Management Fellow

COHO (Formerly, On Deck)

2018

Total Brand Experience (TBE) Art Direction and Digital Brand Strategy

O2 Academy Lagos (Best Graduating Art Director)

2015

BSc. Radiography

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Certifications

2023

Scaling Design Systems

Dribbble

2020

Human-Computer Interaction - HCI

Interaction Design Foundation

2020

Get Your Product Used: Adoption and Appropriation

Interaction Design Foundation

2020

Branding Strategy: Define Your Creative Edge

Linkedin Learning

2020

Visual Communication for Business: The Marketer's Secret Weapon

Linkedin Learning

Skills.

UX Research and Design

6years

Interviews, Usability testing, Personas, User Journey,Information Architecture, Prototyping, User flows, HTML, CSS, Javacript, Git.

Art Direction

14 years

Creative Thinking, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Motion Graphics, Rich Media Creatives, AR Filters, Video Editing, Marketing design, Marketing Strategy, Creative thinking.

Design Leadership

5yrs

Project Management, Team Building/Hiring, Documentation, Product management, Stakeholder management, Design Mentorship, Design ops, Design Management.

Speaking, Podcasts and Panel Sessions

Jan 13, 2022

Building Product Teams of the Future In Africa

UXDX Community Africa 2022

Jan 12, 2022

How To Grow & Empower Local Design Talent

UXDX Community Africa 2022

Aug 16, 2021

Design and Its Influence on People

CREATIVELY SPEAKING with Bolu Opaniran

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