With over a decade of expertise in brand and product design, I have led and delivered innovative digital solutions across continents and industries. I have worked with creative agencies, marketing teams, and professionals in Nigeria, the UK, and the USA, creating remarkable products and experiences for B2B, SaaS, and software clients. My skills encompass user research, content design, UX/UI, product management, and global team leadership.As the Founder and Head of Design and Product at Ninthgrid, I am on a mission to empower black creators and photographers to commercialize and distribute their work, meeting diverse business and creative needs. Ninthgrid specializes in Afrocentric stock images, leveraging VR/AR/XR technologies to create immersive and engaging content. I am also a Y Combinator startup school alumnus and a member of the Design Leadership Forum, where I learn from and contribute to the advancement of design leadership. Beyond my professional endeavors, I enjoy mentoring aspiring designers and sharing insights and experiences as a Community Top Voice on LinkedIn.
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Founder And CeoNinthgridLekki, La, Ng -
Founder & AnyworkNinthgrid Mar 2023 - Present- Manage digital product design, development, and the Product-tech team.- Innovate and implement digital solutions for business growth.- Coordinate requirements across teams.- Lead product strategy with the executive team.- Deliver high-quality products on time to meet business and market needs. -
Founder & Community LeadStirfry Sep 2023 - PresentAt Stirfry, we're a unique global community for designers, starting from Nigeria and expanding worldwide. We host both online and in-person events, providing valuable resources and career opportunities to help you grow in your design journey -
Member, Design Leadership ForumDesign Leadership Forum Oct 2022 - PresentNew York, United StatesOur mission is to advance the practice of design leadership by fostering a community where the world’s best can learn from one another. We strive to make the Forum inclusive and relevant to those confronting the challenges of leading design teams. -
Senior Product DesignerGrowth Founder May 2022 - Dec 2022Oakland, California, United States- Leads UX/UI for multiple products and digital experiences (websites, apps).- Manages UX/UI requirements for strategic projects, including ideation, scope, and research.- Drives cross-functional collaboration for business and UX solutions.- Excels in requirements gathering, design, analysis, and quality.- Represents customer voice using best practices and data for design decisions.
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Senior Product DesignerBraintrust Feb 2022 - Dec 2022San Francisco, California, United StatesBraintrust’s mission is to build the world’s most impactful talent network — one that is user-owned, aligns incentives, and redistributes value to Talent and Organizations. -
Senior Product DesignerRedink Studio Jan 2020 - Apr 2022- Design UI/UX for mobile and web applications across diverse client range.- Manage smaller teams of designers.- Develop digital product strategies.- Assist in planning Minimum Viable Product (MVP), user acquisition, monetization, and other aspects.- Proficient in project planning and estimation. -
Product DesignerMeta Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 -
Executive Digital DesignerSamsung Mobile Jan 2021 - Jun 2021Lagos, Nigeria- Provided design for print, media, and digital.- Supported the marketing team with Key visuals for campaigns.- Collaborated with other designers on the team to execute design briefs. -
Product DesignerVisual Earth Feb 2021 - Apr 2021London, England, United Kingdom- Redesign of the company’s product application.- Provided design for the marketing team.- Supporting design, research, and documentation efforts at the product design department.- Bridging the knowledge gap by providing resources that translate to growth for the design team.- Collaborated with devs and stakeholders over Slack, Skype and Confluence -
Digital DesignerKadosh Studios Sep 2019 - Sep 2020- Rebranding of the company brand identity and assets. - Design of Social media campaign.- User Interface design for the company’s website. - Managed the company's Social Media Pages.- Monitored and tracked the performance of ongoing campaigns
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Brand And Ui DesignerCregital Dec 2018 - Nov 2019Lagos, Nigeria- Designed user-oriented interfaces for mobile apps, web and landing pages- Worked predominantly with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Keynote.- Supported the team with logo, illustration, and presentation design throughout the execution of branding projects.- Worked on brand guidelines and brand assets for the client’s business. - Worked on top brand like Zenith bank, AAR Investment group, Social media week 2019, Hash investment, Causevest and Tony… Show more - Designed user-oriented interfaces for mobile apps, web and landing pages- Worked predominantly with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Keynote.- Supported the team with logo, illustration, and presentation design throughout the execution of branding projects.- Worked on brand guidelines and brand assets for the client’s business. - Worked on top brand like Zenith bank, AAR Investment group, Social media week 2019, Hash investment, Causevest and Tony Elumelu Foundation- Collaborated with the engineering team during meetings and project execution Show less -
Creative DirectorRedink Multimedia Services Ltd. Sep 2017 - Jan 2019Lagos, Nigeria- Design for client’s need.- Developed strong visuals for corporate identity.- Conceptualize, execute and maintain design framework print publications. -
Freelance Visual DesignerSelf-Employed Jun 2013 - Dec 2018- Designed logos, social media campaigns, and brand assets.- Created various types of designs for both print and online media.
Francis Odeyemi Education Details
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Stanford Transformation Program 2024 Cohort -
User Experience Design
Frequently Asked Questions about Francis Odeyemi
What company does Francis Odeyemi work for?
Francis Odeyemi works for Ninthgrid
What is Francis Odeyemi's role at the current company?
Francis Odeyemi's current role is Founder and CEO.
What schools did Francis Odeyemi attend?
Francis Odeyemi attended Stanford University Graduate School Of Business, The Interaction Design Foundation, Startup School Online.
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