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I’m Ibrahim Sanni Oluwanifesimi, a multidisciplinary art director and creative designer with over 4 years of experience turning ideas into impactful visual systems across fintech, energy, lifestyle, and public sector brands. I’ve built clean, modern design solutions that help brands communicate clearly and emotionally.
I specialize in brand identity, digital campaigns, motion design, and storytelling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and compelling results in every project.
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Work Experience
Graphics Designer at ARD-LUTH
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024Designed creative concepts for their events. Created visual concepts in prints, e-fliers and Stationaries.
Graphics Designer at O-FUNIREM
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Created visual designs ready for print for their products. Designed and printed flyers and Stationaries.
Art Director at Institute of Islamic Finance Professional (IIFP)
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Established creative direction for the company by creating and designing various materials for print and digital collateral. Branded the company's conferences / events.
Graphics Designer at Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO)
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Created visual designs to brand the Commission's events such as the LIWAC 2021 - 2023, World Water Day. Created visual concepts in prints, e-fliers and other brand items. Re-branded their vehicles.
Graphics Designer at ARD-LUTH
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024Designed creative concepts for events and created visual concepts in prints, e-fliers and Stationaries.
Graphics Designer at O-FUNIREM
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Created visual designs ready for print for their products and designed and printed flyers and Stationaries.
Art Director at Institute of Islamic Finance Professional (IIFP)
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Established creative direction for the company by creating and designing various materials for print and digital collateral; branded the company's conferences and events.
Graphics Designer at Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO)
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Created visual designs to brand the Commission's events such as the LIWAC 2021 - 2023 and World Water Day; created visual concepts in prints, e-fliers and other brand items; re-branded their vehicles.
Art Director at SEID
July 1, 2025 - August 14, 2025Led creative direction and visual campaigns across fintech, energy, and public sector industries. Designed event branding, marketing materials, digital assets, and internal communications for print and screen. Created campaign systems including social content, presentations, brochures, and event collateral. Integrated motion graphics and AI tools to improve production speed and ideation. Collaborated closely with strategy, copy, motion, and development teams to maintain brand consistency and storytelling clarity. Managed multiple briefs simultaneously under fast timelines while ensuring high-quality creative execution.
Creative Designer at Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO)
December 1, 2023 - August 14, 2025Served as Brand & Event Designer for the Lagos International Water Conference (LIWAC), developing the complete visual language for the event. Designed a refreshed brand identity system deployed across physical and digital touchpoints including event signage, vehicle wraps, digital communications, and government presentations aimed at stakeholder engagement and public accessibility. Crafted stage designs, banners, and delegate materials that aligned with government messaging while elevating visual quality. Coordinated directly with directors, event planners, and vendors to ensure seamless creative execution within strict government timelines. Balanced creativity with compliance to produce work that was aesthetically strong and protocol-appropriate for a public-sector brand.
Freelance Creative Designer at Independent / Remote
February 1, 2020 - PresentCollaborated with small businesses, startups, and NGOs to develop brand identity systems and campaign visuals. Delivered end-to-end design services including logo development, social content, packaging, and motion graphics. Worked on digital storytelling projects for events, lifestyle brands, and awareness campaigns. Provided creative direction and consultation for personal brand building and visual strategy. Adapted quickly to diverse client needs, often balancing multiple briefs and styles simultaneously.
Art Director at SEID
July 31, 2025 - August 18, 2025Developed creative direction and visual campaigns across fintech, energy, and public sector industries. Designed event branding, marketing materials, digital assets, and internal communications for print and screen. Created campaign systems including social content, presentations, brochures, and event collateral. Introduced motion graphics and AI tools to enhance production speed and ideation. Collaborated with strategy, copy, motion, and development teams to maintain brand consistency and storytelling clarity. Managed multiple briefs simultaneously under fast timelines while ensuring high-quality creative execution.
Creative Designer at Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO)
December 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025Served as Brand & Event Designer for the Lagos International Water Conference (LIWAC), developing the complete visual language for the event. Designed the refreshed brand identity system deployed across physical and digital touchpoints, including event signage, vehicle wraps, digital communications, and government presentations. Led design of an engaging brochure replacing the traditional annual report to improve accessibility for stakeholders and the public. Crafted stage designs, banners, and delegate materials that aligned with government messaging and elevated visual quality. Worked directly with directors, event planners, and vendors to ensure seamless creative execution under strict government timelines while balancing creativity and compliance for protocol-appropriate public sector branding.
Freelance Creative Designer at Independent / Remote
February 1, 2020 - PresentCollaborated with small businesses, startups, and NGOs to develop brand identity systems and campaign visuals. Delivered end-to-end design services covering logo development, social content, packaging, and motion graphics. Worked on digital storytelling projects for events, lifestyle brands, and awareness campaigns. Provided creative direction and consultation for personal brand building and visual strategy. Adapted quickly to diverse client needs while balancing multiple briefs and styles.
Art Director / Creative Designer at SEID
October 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025Developed creative direction and visual campaigns across fintech, energy, and public sector industries. Designed event branding, marketing materials, digital assets, and internal communications for print and screen. Created campaign systems including social content, presentations, brochures, and event collateral. Introduced motion graphics and AI tools into the creative workflow to enhance production speed and ideation. Collaborated with strategy, copy, motion, and development teams to maintain brand consistency and storytelling clarity. Managed multiple briefs simultaneously under fast timelines while ensuring high-quality creative execution.
Creative Designer at Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASW ARCO)
February 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Led the design of a full brand identity system for the Lagos International Water Conference (LIWAC) and refreshed the event’s visual language across physical and digital touchpoints. Produced a comprehensive brochure to replace the traditional annual report, and designed stage visuals, banners, and delegate materials aligned with government messaging. Coordinated with directors, event planners, and vendors to ensure seamless execution under tight timelines.
Junior Graphic Designer at Ceenai Multimedia
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2021Created visual elements such as logos, icons, and layouts for diverse media projects. Delivered end-to-end design across logo development, social content, packaging, and motion graphics. Contributed to digital storytelling for events, lifestyle brands, and awareness campaigns, while guiding personal branding and visual strategy in collaboration with stakeholders.
Education
BA at University of Lagos
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023BA at University of Lagos
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023B.A. Philosophy at University of Lagos
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023B.A. Philosophy at University of Lagos
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at University of Lagos
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023Qualifications
The Art of Advertising, Art Direction
January 1, 2025 - August 14, 2025Brand Identity Design Certificate
January 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025Art Direction: Generating Memorable Ideas
January 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025The Art of Advertising, Art Direction
January 1, 2025 - August 18, 2025Brand Identity Design Certificate
January 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025Art Direction: Generating Memorable Ideas
January 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025The Art of Advertising, Art Direction
January 1, 2024 - March 2, 2026Brand Identity Design Certificate (Domestika)
January 1, 2024 - March 2, 2026Art Direction: Generating Memorable Ideas (Domestika)
January 1, 2024 - March 2, 2026Association of Advertising Agencies In Nigeria
January 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026Industry Experience
Financial Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet
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