Hello! I'm Victor Bassey Akpan, a creative graphic designer and visual communicator based in Calabar, Nigeria. Over the past five-plus years, I've designed branding, digital campaigns, and print materials that help brands stand out and engage audiences. I turn concepts into user-centered visuals using Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Lightroom. I thrive on collaboration, delivering high-quality work on time, and building coherent brand identities across touchpoints.…

Victor Bassey Akpan

Hello! I'm Victor Bassey Akpan, a creative graphic designer and visual communicator based in Calabar, Nigeria. Over the past five-plus years, I've designed branding, digital campaigns, and print materials that help brands stand out and engage audiences. I turn concepts into user-centered visuals using Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Lightroom. I thrive on collaboration, delivering high-quality work on time, and building coherent brand identities across touchpoints.…

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Hello! I’m Victor Bassey Akpan, a creative graphic designer and visual communicator based in Calabar, Nigeria. Over the past five-plus years, I’ve designed branding, digital campaigns, and print materials that help brands stand out and engage audiences.

I turn concepts into user-centered visuals using Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Lightroom. I thrive on collaboration, delivering high-quality work on time, and building coherent brand identities across touchpoints.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic/Brand Designer at iMarket
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed a full suite of branding assets, including logos, color palettes, typography, and visual guidelines, establishing a cohesive and professional brand identity. Produced marketing visuals, social media graphics, and promotional materials that increased online engagement by 25%. Delivered fast, high-quality design solutions under tight deadlines for multiple campaigns. Collaborated with clients to translate brand goals into compelling visual stories.
Graphic/Brand Designer at Cold Prep AI
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Designed branding assets, including logo, brand palette, and iconography for the startup. Produced mockups and visual concepts for digital platforms. Developed presentation designs, and marketing visuals. Created social media content and branded templates to boost engagement.
Brand Designer at Afrobeats Corner & Zen Space
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Developed cohesive brand identities, including logos, typography, and color systems tailored to each brand’s vision. Designed promotional materials such as posters, flyers, and social media assets. Created brand guidelines to ensure consistent visual communication across platforms.
Lead Designer at Fashion Rave Calabar
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Conceptualized and developed the official event branding and visual theme. Designed the main event logo, color palette, and visual style guide. Created event posters, flyers, social media banners, and countdown visuals. Handled design for merchandise (T-shirts, tote bags, passes, etc.). Collaborated with photographers and the social media team for branded content. Delivered high-quality visuals for both print and digital use.
Text Generator & Co-Designer at Jakes Fingerprint (Calabar Carnival 2023)
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Generated text effects and samples for design, created background visuals for urgent projects, and developed 3D text elements and color grading.
Documentator/Typist at Smartskills Inspection & Technical Services Limited
February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Prepared and filed documents for tank washing and cleaning for new and existing companies. Generated integrity test reports for clients. Prepared Vacuum Box Test reports. Generated and sent emails to companies for job progress. Maintained electronic and physical records, ensuring proper archives and confidentiality.
Tutor at Skill-UP Africa
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Prepared lesson notes for trainees, guided on graphics creation using CorelDraw, and provided training on graphics design and its advancement.
Computer Operator/Tutor at AB -Great Computer Plus, Calabar
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Typed and printed documents for customers. Created and checked emails for updates. Designed banners, posters, jotters, and e-flyers. Tutored and guided IT students, providing basic training for new students.

Education

Senior School Certificate (SSC)/High School Diploma at Government Secondary School, State Housing Estate, Calabar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) at Fleyo Model Nursery & Primary School, Calabar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Design

    I recently worked on creating engaging social media designs and marketing visuals focused on clear brand messaging and visual consistency. The project involved concept development, layout design, and revisions based on feedback to deliver polished assets suitable for both digital and print use.