I am a branding and design professional with deep expertise in branding and a passion for making compelling designs that increase brand exposure and user engagement. I develop distinctive brand identities with a strong emotional connection to target audiences. I am eager to apply my knowledge and experience to advance brand success and improve product user experience.

Rufai Ishiaku

I am a branding and design professional with deep expertise in branding and a passion for making compelling designs that increase brand exposure and user engagement. I develop distinctive brand identities with a strong emotional connection to target audiences. I am eager to apply my knowledge and experience to advance brand success and improve product user experience.

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I am a branding and design professional with deep expertise in branding and a passion for making compelling designs that increase brand exposure and user engagement. I develop distinctive brand identities with a strong emotional connection to target audiences.

I am eager to apply my knowledge and experience to advance brand success and improve product user experience.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer / UI & Brand Specialist at Self-Employed
June 1, 2018 - Present
Work independently with global clients through direct contracts and platforms like Fiverr, delivering branding, UI/UX design, and promotional content. Develop creative solutions that align with business goals, user needs, and modern design trends. Recognized for clean, user-centered aesthetics and consistent delivery of high-impact visuals.
Graphic Designer / Brand & Visual Creative at D Media
October 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered impactful design outputs across branding, digital marketing, and content creation; collaborated with content strategists to produce brand-aligned visuals.
Graphic Designer / Brand & Visual Creative at Aidos Creations Ltd
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Produced designs across digital and print formats; worked closely with team members and clients to ensure quality outputs aligned with creative direction and brand standards.
Graphic Designer / Brand & Visual Creative at Property Plug
October 1, 2024 - Present
Developed social media design and content strategy for a real estate brand; created weekly visual content, increased online engagement, and maintained a consistent professional brand voice.
Graphic Designer / Brand & Visual Creative at Ankara Grid
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led creative direction and visual storytelling for an Afrocentric fashion brand; produced marketing and campaign visuals and managed brand assets to ensure consistency.

Education

BTech (Building) at Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria
November 1, 2017 - December 1, 2023
Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Google (Coursera) Online
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Brand Design Masterclass at The Branding Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
UI/UX Design Specialization at Coursera (Online)
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Brand Design Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
UI/UX Design Specialization
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other