James Nsikak
Product Designer
Lagos, NG.About
Enthusiastic Product Designer with a proven passion for leveraging user-centered design to solve real-world problems and enhance digital experiences. Bringing foundational technical understanding from a Computer Engineer role and practical UI/UX skills from recent volunteer projects, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative visual solutions and impactful product designs.
Work
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Contributed to technical operations and system maintenance, applying problem-solving skills within a technology firm to ensure system stability.
Highlights
Provided essential technical support and performed routine system maintenance, ensuring operational stability and efficiency for internal systems.
Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, enhancing system reliability and user experience for internal stakeholders.
Contributed to the daily execution of engineering tasks, developing foundational skills in technology infrastructure and problem resolution.
Volunteer
The GenZHR
|Designer
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Summary
Collaborated with a creative team to develop engaging social media designs, significantly enhancing brand presence and online engagement.
Highlights
Designed and produced compelling social media graphics, significantly boosting online engagement and brand visibility across digital platforms.
Collaborated effectively with content creators and fellow designers to ensure visual consistency and impactful messaging for target audiences.
Applied expertise in visual design and user-centered principles to create aesthetically pleasing and effective digital content.
The Mirror LLC
|UI/UX Designer
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Summary
Partnered with designers and developers to execute a comprehensive website redesign, successfully improving user experience and modernizing the platform.
Highlights
Led the redesign of The Mirror LLC's website, collaborating with developers to implement an intuitive user interface and enhanced user experience.
Developed wireframes and prototypes to visualize and test new design concepts, ensuring optimal functionality and visual appeal.
Integrated user-centered design principles to streamline navigation and improve content accessibility, resulting in a more engaging online platform.
Languages
English
Skills
Product Design
Wireframing, Prototyping, Visual Design, User-Centered Design, Problem Solving, UI/UX Principles, Interaction Design, Information Architecture.
Design Tools
Figma, Adobe XD, Miro, Sketch.
Soft Skills
Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Leadership, Empathy, Collaboration, Problem Solving.
Technical Skills
System Maintenance, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Technical Operations.
Project Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management.