Konectin Inc is an innovative EdTech and HRTech startup, addressing the unique challenges in Africa's education and job market. As the Lead Product Designer, I am at the forefront of this mission, leading the design of intuitive, user-friendly, and aesthetically appealing products that meet our users' needs.My key responsibilities include:Leading a dynamic team of product designers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and user-centered design.Guiding the… Show more Konectin Inc is an innovative EdTech and HRTech startup, addressing the unique challenges in Africa's education and job market. As the Lead Product Designer, I am at the forefront of this mission, leading the design of intuitive, user-friendly, and aesthetically appealing products that meet our users' needs.My key responsibilities include:Leading a dynamic team of product designers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and user-centered design.Guiding the design process from concept to implementation, delivering high-quality, user-friendly products.Collaborating closely with product management and development teams to translate user needs into compelling product designs.Conducting rigorous usability tests and leveraging user feedback to continuously refine our design strategy.Overseeing the successful implementation of design systems across all products, ensuring consistency and high-quality standards.Mentoring junior designers, nurturing their skills in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.Key achievements:Successfully led the design and launch of our ATS Standard Resume Builder, which has seen a significant number of daily downloads, with over 10,000 downloads within the first month of launch, indicating high user acceptance and satisfaction.Implemented a comprehensive design system that improved design consistency by 60% and accelerated the product development process by 30%.Conducted numerous successful usability tests leading to key design improvements, enhancing user satisfaction and engagement by 45%.In my role at Konectin, I am proud to contribute to our mission of revolutionizing Education Tech and Hiring Tech in Africa. I am committed to staying at the forefront of design trends and technologies, ensuring that our products always stay ahead of the curve. Show less

OPay is a digitalmobile financial services company that provides payment and financial services in Nigeria and across Africa.My primary responsibilities encompass:Orchestrating the design initiatives of 3 novel B2C platforms, which cumulatively amassed over 5 million users and downloads within the initial six months post-launch, bolstering OPay's expansion and market dominance.Supervising a vibrant team of designers, instilling a culture of ingenuity, teamwork, and… Show more OPay is a digitalmobile financial services company that provides payment and financial services in Nigeria and across Africa.My primary responsibilities encompass:Orchestrating the design initiatives of 3 novel B2C platforms, which cumulatively amassed over 5 million users and downloads within the initial six months post-launch, bolstering OPay's expansion and market dominance.Supervising a vibrant team of designers, instilling a culture of ingenuity, teamwork, and user-focused design.Executing comprehensive user research initiatives, encompassing interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to procure insights and guide design choices.Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to facilitate a cohesive user experience.Monitoring and interpreting key metrics such as click-through rate and conversion rate to guide design choices and augment user experience.Notable accomplishments:Championed the design and development of user interfaces for multiple applications, culminating in a 20% surge in user retention.Directed the design of 3 new B2C platforms, leading to a substantial uptick in user engagement with over 5 million users and downloads within a six-month timeframe.Conducted exhaustive user research that informed pivotal design enhancements, amplifying user satisfaction and engagement. Show less

Utiva is a technology platform that delivers a collaborative and cohort-based learning model which allows Africans access quality technology skills as well as promotes life-long learning opportunities through engagement in projects, market based activities and key-value chain linkages.• Improved the overall user experience of multiple mobile and web-based applications through the design of intuitive and engaging user interfaces by 5%.• Iterated prototypes and refined designs… Show more Utiva is a technology platform that delivers a collaborative and cohort-based learning model which allows Africans access quality technology skills as well as promotes life-long learning opportunities through engagement in projects, market based activities and key-value chain linkages.• Improved the overall user experience of multiple mobile and web-based applications through the design of intuitive and engaging user interfaces by 5%.• Iterated prototypes and refined designs from low-fi wireframes to beautiful mocks for Web, Android, and iOS base application• Employed user-centered design methods to develop user interface specifications such as interaction models and workflows• Worked closely with the product team(s) and engineers to define the best way to approach a problem• Supported the marketing efforts by providing relevant mockups, product updates and graphical content Show less