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Hi, I’m Teju Ogunyomi, an award-winning Senior Brand Designer and Illustrator with over 10 years of experience turning complex ideas into powerful visuals that captivate and engage audiences around the globe. I specialize in brand identity, illustration, and creative direction, and love bringing stories to life through character design and visual storytelling.
I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with amazing teams and clients across North America, Europe, and Africa, spearheading campaigns that drive real business results. I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity meets strategy, and I’m always excited to mentor emerging talent and push design boundaries.
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Language
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Work Experience
Creative Engineer at Critical Mass
October 1, 2024 - June 11, 2024Lead the delivery of high-volume, high-impact campaign assets — static, motion, and interactive designs across global performance channels. Collaborated with product teams to evolve scalable design systems for speed, consistency, and visual excellence. Ensured 100% brand consistency across 500+ assets while cutting production time by 20%, a practice adopted as a best practice.
Sr. Brand Designer & Illustrator at Amazon
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024Led visual strategy for Prime Day and Global Intern Day — crafted 150+ cross-format assets that reached over 50 million viewers and lifted engagement by 30% through data-optimized creative iterations, surpassing KPIs by 15%. Built scalable design systems that cut asset production time by 25% while maintaining premium brand standards.
Sr. Brand Designer (Games & Entertainment) at Superside
July 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023Crafted immersive brand visuals and digital assets for game launches, character-driven campaigns, and interactive content. Elevated brand experience across player touchpoints, directly contributing to improved retention and engagement metrics.
Illustrator (Motion, Comics, Editorial) at Shutterstock Studio x Snapchat
November 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022Created vibrant, character-driven illustrations for Snapchat Discover content. Partnered with art directors and writers to concept and execute serialized storylines with global appeal.
Sr. Art Director at Enterscale
April 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021Led transformative rebranding initiatives for high-growth tech and fintech startups, elevating market presence and user engagement. Built and mentored a talented design team, fostering creativity and ensuring brand consistency across all digital and print touchpoints.
Sr. Art Director at Leo Burnett
February 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021Led creative strategy and execution for flagship clients, crafting compelling campaign visuals and pitch decks that secured major new business. Pioneered the development of reusable design templates, boosting production efficiency by 30% and significantly reducing revision cycles.
Art Director at X3M Ideas
August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019Led the Absolut Extrakt campaign, creating storyboards, out-of-home (OOH) visuals, and digital ads crafted to resonate deeply with West African audiences.
Sr. Graphic Designer at Ringier Africa (Pulse Nigeria)
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018Designed engaging studio backdrops and digital assets, enhancing broadcast quality and viewer experience.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Creativexone
February 1, 2014 - January 31, 2016Created brand identity systems, campaign visuals, and custom illustrations for diverse clients in media, fashion, and education sectors.
Illustrator & Comic Colorist at Lantern Books
April 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014Illustrated educational comics and children’s books, partnering with authors and editors to bring stories vividly to life.
Creative Engineer at Critical Mass
October 1, 2024 - June 9, 2024Lead the delivery of high-volume, high-impact campaign assets — static, motion, and interactive designs across global performance channels. Collaborate with product teams to evolve scalable design systems for speed, consistency, and visual excellence. Ensuring 100% brand consistency across 500+ assets while cutting production time by 20%—adopted as a best practice.
Sr. Brand Designer & Illustrator at Amazon
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024Led visual strategy for Prime Day and Global Intern Day — crafted 150+ cross-format assets that reached 50M+ viewers and lifted engagement by 30% through data-optimized creative iterations, surpassing KPIs by 15%. Built scalable design systems that cut asset production time by 25% while maintaining premium brand standards.
Sr. Brand Designer (Games & Entertainment) at Superside
July 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023Crafted immersive brand visuals and digital assets for game launches, character-driven campaigns, and interactive content. Elevated brand experience across player touchpoints, directly contributing to improved retention and engagement metrics.
Illustrator (Motion, Comics, Editorial) at Shutterstock Studio x Snapchat
November 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022Created vibrant, character-driven illustrations for Snapchat Discover content. Partnered with art directors and writers to concept and execute serialized storylines with global appeal.
Sr. Art Director at Enterscale
April 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021Led transformative rebranding initiatives for high-growth tech and fintech startups, elevating market presence and user engagement. Built and mentored a talented design team, fostering creativity and ensuring brand consistency across all digital and print touchpoints.
Sr. Art Director at Leo Burnett
February 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021Led creative strategy and execution for flagship clients, crafting compelling campaign visuals and pitch decks that secured major new business. Pioneered the development of reusable design templates, boosting production efficiency by 30% and significantly reducing revision cycles.
Art Director at X3M Ideas
August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019Led the Absolut Extrakt campaign, creating storyboards, out-of-home (OOH) visuals, and digital ads crafted to resonate deeply with West African audiences.
Sr. Graphic Designer at Ringier Africa (Pulse Nigeria)
May 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018Designed engaging studio backdrops and digital assets, enhancing broadcast quality and viewer experience.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Creativexone
February 1, 2014 - January 31, 2016Created brand identity systems, campaign visuals, and custom illustrations for diverse clients in media, fashion, and education sectors.
Illustrator & Comic Colorist at Lantern Books
April 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014Illustrated educational comics and children’s books, partnering with authors and editors to bring stories vividly to life.
Education
B.A. at Yaba College of Technology
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013B.A. at Yaba College of Technology
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Qualifications
Brand Design Strategy
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025Illustration for Motion
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025Visual Storytelling & Character Design
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025Creative Leadership for Teams
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Other, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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