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I am Ifeanyi Akannu, a Senior Art Director/Graphic Designer based in Lagos, Nigeria, with over 7 years of experience leading creative teams on diverse campaigns. I’ve guided projects from concept to delivery, ensuring brand alignment, quality, and timely results.
I specialize in art direction, graphic design, and motion design, working across digital and print to elevate brand visuals, increase engagement, and boost conversions. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and Figma, and I enjoy mentoring designers to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
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Language
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Work Experience
Senior Art Director at X3M Ideas
December 1, 2024 - PresentOversee the development of innovative visual concepts for campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines. Supervise and mentor junior designers and art directors, manage multiple design projects concurrently, and produce engaging visuals with Adobe Suite, driving engagement.
Senior Art Director at NOAH'S ARK COMMUNICATIONS
December 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Developed compelling ideas, boosting audience engagement by 30%. Streamlined design flow and reduced project turnaround time by 15%, while mentoring designers to raise team productivity.
Senior Art Director at DMTC AGENCY
November 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Developed and executed 50+ design concepts with cross-functional teams, resolved design flow bottlenecks, and improved turnaround time by 15%. Managed print production for 100+ projects and consistently met deadlines.
Head Graphic Designer at PAVE
January 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025Designed logos for ImperialEDtech, REV, revrica, and Batdi, boosting brand recognition. Oversaw ads, marketing and social media design for 15 clients with high satisfaction. Pitched 12 new concepts, increasing CTR and engagement by 20%. Managed print production for 80+ projects and reduced costs by 10%.
Art Director at NUMBUS MEDIA
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Spearheaded creative direction for advertising campaigns, marketing collateral, and social media assets, increasing brand engagement by 30% and conversion by 20%. Initiated innovative concepts and reduced turnaround times by 15%, while optimizing print production costs by 10%.
Head Graphic Designer at VINE INSIGHT
May 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025Collaborated with clients to incorporate feedback, achieving a 30% rise in client satisfaction. Implemented deadline management improving project completion rates by 20%. Edited images with Photoshop to optimize color, and organized digital assets for easy retrieval by the team.
Senior Art Director at X3M Ideas
December 1, 2024 - PresentOversee development of innovative visual concepts for campaigns; supervise and mentor junior designers; manage multiple design projects; produced engaging visuals with Adobe Suite, increasing engagement by 40%.
Senior Art Director at NOAH'S ARK COMMUNICATIONS
December 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Developed compelling ideas, boosting audience engagement by 30%; resolved design flow challenges, reducing project turnaround time by 15%; mentored designers, increasing team productivity by 40%.
Senior Art Director at DMTC AGENCY
November 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Developed and executed 50+ design concepts in collaboration with cross-functional teams; reduced project turnaround time by 15%; managed print production for 100+ projects; consistently met all deadlines.
Head Graphic Designer at PAVE
January 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025Designed logos for ImperialEDtech, REV, revrica, and Batdi; oversaw ads, marketing, and social media design for 15 clients; pitched and implemented 12 new concepts, boosting click-through rates and engagement by 20%.
Art Director at NUMBUS MEDIA
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Spearheaded creative direction for advertising campaigns, marketing collateral, and social media assets; improved brand engagement by 30% and conversion rates by 20%; reduced turnaround times by 15%.
Head Graphic Designer at VINE INSIGHT
May 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025Collaborated with clients to incorporate their suggestions; improved client satisfaction by 30%; implemented deadline management system to improve on-time delivery by 20%; edited images in Photoshop and organized assets.
Senior Art Director at X3M Ideas
December 4, 2024 - November 17, 2025Oversee the development of innovative visual concepts for campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines; supervise and mentor junior designers and art directors; manage multiple design projects to ensure timely delivery within budget; produced engaging visuals with Adobe Suite, contributing to engagement growth and improved user satisfaction.
Senior Art Director at NOAH'S ARK COMMUNICATIONS
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Developed compelling ideas, boosting audience engagement by 30%; resolved design flow challenges to streamline the creative process, resulting in a 15% reduction in project turnaround time; mentored designers, increasing team productivity by 40%; produced engaging visuals with Adobe Suite, increasing engagement by 40%.
Senior Art Director at DMTC AGENCY
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Developed and executed 50+ design concepts in collaboration with cross-functional teams; resolved design flow challenges, resulting in a streamlined creative process and a 15% reduction in project turnaround time; managed print production for over 100 projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials; consistently met 100% of project deadlines.
Head Graphic Designer at PAVE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Designed logos for renowned brands, including ImperialEDtech, REV, revrica, and Batdi; oversaw ads, marketing, and social media design for a portfolio of 15 clients; pitched and implemented 12 new design concepts, resulting in a 20% boost in click-through rates and engagement; efficiently managed print production for 80+ projects, reducing production costs by 10%.
Art Director at NUMBUS MEDIA
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Spearheaded the creative direction for advertising campaigns, marketing collateral, and social media assets, resulting in a 30% increase in brand engagement and a 20% boost in conversion rates; introduced and executed innovative design concepts, addressing workflow bottlenecks and reducing project turnaround times by 15%; orchestrated and optimized print production processes, achieving a 10% cost reduction while meeting deadlines.
Head Graphic Designer at VINE INSIGHT
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020Collaborated with clients to incorporate their suggestions, addressing questions and objections, resulting in a 30% increase in client satisfaction; implemented a deadline management system, improving project completion rates by 20%; edited images in Photoshop to optimize color balance, contrast and clarity; organized files into digital asset management systems for easy retrieval by team members.
Senior Art Director at X3M Ideas
December 1, 2024 - November 17, 2025Senior Art Director responsible for overseeing the development of innovative visual concepts for campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines. Supervises and mentors junior designers and art directors, manages multiple design projects, and delivers within budget. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite to produce visuals that enhanced engagement (reported 40%) and improved user satisfaction.
Head Graphic Designer at PAVE
January 31, 2022 - January 31, 2022Designed logos for ImperialEDtech, REV, revrica, and Batdi, increasing brand recognition by 25%. Oversaw ads, marketing and social media design for 15 clients with 95% client satisfaction. Pitched and implemented 12 new design concepts, boosting click-through rates and engagement by 20%. Managed print production for 80+ projects, reducing costs by 10%. Conducted trend research to stay current with industry standards.
Art Director at NUMBUS MEDIA
January 31, 2021 - January 31, 2021Spearheaded creative direction for advertising campaigns, marketing collateral, and social media assets, increasing brand engagement by 30% and a 20% boost in conversion rates. Addressed workflow bottlenecks, reducing project turnaround times by 15%, and optimized print production for cost savings while maintaining quality.
Head Graphic Designer at VINE INSIGHT
May 31, 2020 - May 31, 2020Collaborated with clients to integrate feedback, achieving a 30% increase in client satisfaction. Implemented a deadline management system, improving project completion rates by 20%. Edited images in Photoshop to optimize color balance and clarity and organized digital assets for easy retrieval by team members.
Education
Art Direction at 02 Academy (APCON)
January 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025Art Direction at APCON / 02 Academy
January 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025Art Direction at APCON / 02 Academy
January 1, 2022 - November 17, 2025Art Direction at APCON / 02 Academy, Lagos, Nigeria
January 1, 2022 - November 17, 2025Qualifications
APCON Certified - Crime Control & Security
January 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025APCON Certified Crime Control and Security
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025APCON Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025Crime control and security
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025APCON Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025Crime control and security
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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