Ayodeji Balogun

Product Designer • Frontend Developer • FinTech, eCommerce, Social Networking
Lagos State, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Digital Product Designer and Frontend Developer with over 7 years of experience driving the creation of high-impact, user-centric digital products across FinTech, eCommerce, and Social Networking sectors. Expert in human-centered design principles, adept at translating complex requirements into intuitive, aesthetically appealing, and immersive user experiences. Proven ability to lead cross-functional agile teams from concept to launch, ensuring both strategic vision and meticulous detail for overall product success.

Work

Toby&Tye
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Web Design Lead

Summary

Led web design initiatives, overseeing project lifecycle from concept to deployment for a rapidly growing digital platform.

Highlights

Spearheaded the design and development of responsive web solutions, enhancing user engagement and brand presence.

Managed and mentored a team of designers, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to design best practices and project timelines.

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into intuitive and visually compelling web interfaces.

Andela
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Product Designer

Summary

Contributed to product design initiatives within an agile environment, focusing on user experience and interface design for various projects.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and optimize product functionality.

Designed and iterated on key product features, translating complex user needs into intuitive wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.

Collaborated effectively with engineering and product management teams to ensure seamless implementation and alignment with business objectives.

Hivenify
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Product Designer

Summary

Executed product design tasks, contributing to the development of user-centric digital solutions for a dynamic startup environment.

Highlights

Developed user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to visualize and test product concepts rapidly.

Participated actively in design sprints, contributing to the rapid iteration and refinement of product features based on user feedback.

Ensured design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across various digital touchpoints.

MINWO Inc.
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Senior User Interface Designer

Summary

Led UI design efforts, focusing on creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for digital products within a fast-paced tech company.

Highlights

Designed and implemented advanced UI solutions, significantly improving user satisfaction and product usability.

Mentored junior designers and established UI design best practices, contributing to team skill development and project efficiency.

Collaborated with product teams to define user interface requirements and translate them into effective design solutions, resulting in enhanced user adoption.

MINWO Inc.
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User Interface Designer

Summary

Contributed to the design and development of user interfaces for various digital products, ensuring high-quality visual and interactive experiences.

Highlights

Created detailed wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to support product development cycles.

Assisted in user research and usability testing to gather insights and refine UI designs.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and high-quality user interface implementation.

Bytes & Pixels Design Studio
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Lead Web Designer

Summary

Led web design projects, overseeing the creative and technical aspects of website development from concept to launch.

Highlights

Directed the design and launch of multiple client websites, consistently exceeding client expectations and project deadlines.

Managed design workflows and communicated directly with clients to understand requirements and present compelling design solutions.

Implemented responsive design principles to ensure optimal user experience across various devices and platforms.

TinklingD
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Web Designer

Summary

Designed and developed engaging websites, focusing on visual appeal and user experience for a diverse client base.

Highlights

Created compelling web layouts and visual elements using industry-standard design tools.

Collaborated with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications.

Gained foundational experience in responsive web design and front-end development principles.

Education

AltSchool Africa

Program

Frontend Engineering

Federal University of Technology Akure

Bachelor of Engineering

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Languages

Yoruba

Native

English

Native

French

Basic

Certificates

Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

Issued By

Online Learning Platform

UX Foundations: Style Guides and Design Systems

Issued By

Online Learning Platform

Product Design Bootcamp

Issued By

Online Learning Platform

Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

Issued By

Online Learning Platform

Foundations of Project Management

Issued By

Online Learning Platform

Skills

Product Design

UI/UX Design, User Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Systems, Information Architecture.

Frontend Development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Responsive Design, Webflow.

Market Research

User Insights, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis.

Notion Productivity Software

Project Management, Workflow Automation, Documentation.

User Flows

Journey Mapping, Interaction Design, User Experience.

Agile Methodologies

Scrum, Sprint Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration.