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Hi, I’m Samuel Christian, a product designer with a proven track record of delivering high-impact, data-informed design solutions that drive measurable business growth. I’ve led design at startups and fintechs, building scalable, user-centered products for millions of users worldwide. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing complex systems, and aligning design outcomes with business goals to turn ideas into launch-ready solutions.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, championing design systems and evidence-based decisions. My focus is on translating research into intuitive experiences, shipping practical features, and driving measurable impact across regional and international product lines.
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Work Experience
Founding Product Designer at Blinqpay
November 1, 2021 - PresentLed the redesign of Qwid, a remittance platform supporting over $3 million in transaction volume. Directed end-to-end design and integration of payment methods like Alipay, Interac, and Wooshpay to expand into Canada, Brazil, and China, adding 2,600+ users and increasing transactions. Developed a compliance-focused transaction monitoring system reducing fraud by 73%, ensuring KYC adherence to support international growth. Designed checkout widgets for East African markets enabling mobile money payments, boosting transaction volumes in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, and Gambia. Created a multi-currency merchant dashboard that improved onboarding and transaction management, increasing active merchant accounts by 20%.
Web Designer (Contract) at Amply
August 31, 2023 - August 22, 2025Collaborated on Avilogic website redesign, improving visibility and conversion rates by 95%, contributing to securing over $45M in Series C funding with a 30% traffic increase. Contributed to Webpt website overhaul by creating custom assets and redesigning the interface, raising user engagement by 40% and doubling conversions. Worked closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and visual designers to ensure design feasibility and consistency. Led client collaboration, defined needs, aligned product vision, presented design concepts, and iterated based on feedback to ensure success.
Product Designer (Contract) at Andela
March 31, 2023 - August 22, 2025Conducted user interviews, usability testing, and surveys to refine onboarding flows, increasing conversion rates by 25%. Delivered high-fidelity prototypes and journey maps that guided product development prioritizing user needs. Partnered with product managers and engineers in Agile teams to design, validate, and deliver features enhancing platform engagement by 40%. Led a strategic company website redesign that doubled inbound lead generation and boosted brand engagement.
UI/UX Designer at Helene Business
December 31, 2021 - August 22, 2025Launched the Helene Invoice app onboarding 5,000+ users in West Africa and Southeast Asia within the first year. Enhanced SME productivity by designing and validating new features through competitive analysis and user feedback. Created wireframes, prototypes, and scalable design systems to accelerate development and ensure platform consistency.
Founding Product Designer at Blinqpay
November 1, 2021 - PresentLed end-to-end design and governance of a scalable cross-border payments platform; redesigned remit product Qwid; built a design system; collaborated with cross-functional teams to accelerate roadmaps; conducted usability studies; designed a terminal management system; created internal tools for remittance and OTC processes; expanded product to 125+ countries and 60+ currencies; integrations with AliPay, Interac, and Woosh Pay enabling 1k+ new users in 6 months.
Product Designer (Contract) at Andela
March 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025Global talent marketplace connecting technologists worldwide through AI-driven matching and on-demand hiring. Led the strategic redesign of the company website to boost brand engagement and double inbound lead generation; produced high-fidelity prototypes and journey maps; conducted usability studies and wireframes to guide product development; collaborated with product managers, engineers, and designers to ensure feasibility and consistent execution.
Web Designer (Contract) at Apply
August 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025Webflow-focused design and development for B2B and SaaS; redesigned the Avilogic website to boost user visibility and increased conversion by about 25%, contributing to securing over $45M in Series C funding and driving 15% increase in web traffic; translated research findings into intuitive design solutions via wireframes and user flows; created assets and redesigned interfaces to improve engagement; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure feasible and timely delivery.
Founding Product Designer at Blinkpay
November 1, 2021 - PresentLed end-to-end product design and integration of Blinkpay's cross-border platform; drove $5M+ in transaction volume; redesigned core components enabling international expansion and onboarding 1k+ new users within 6 months.
Web Designer (Contract) at Apply
August 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025Webflow design and development for a B2B SaaS site; boosted user visibility and conversions; contributed to a major website redesign and growth across 125+ countries, increasing conversions by approximately 25%.
Product Designer (Contract) at Global Talent Marketplace
March 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025Led AI-driven match-making product design for 135+ countries; on-demand hiring and upskilling; conducted user research, wireframing, and prototyping to accelerate delivery and adoption.
UI/UX Designer
November 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025Led early-stage user research and customer journey mapping; created visuals storyboard and interactive flows to improve usability.
Senior Product Designer at Blinqpay
June 20, 2023 - January 2, 2026Led the redesign of Qwid, a remittance platform, driving over $5 million in transaction volume. Led end-to-end design and integration of Alipay, Interac, Wooshpay, and others into Qwid, enabling expansion into Canada, Brazil, and China, adding 1k+ new users within 6 months of implementation. Developed and executed design strategies balancing user experience and business objectives. Built a regional compliance-based transaction monitoring system for Blinq Pay, cutting fraud by 40% and ensuring KYC adherence, supporting successful international growth. Created a multi-currency merchant dashboard (USD, CAD, NGN, KES), improving onboarding and transaction management, and increasing active merchant accounts by 20%. Designed payment gateways and third-party integrations (e.g., Cellular) for East African markets, enabling seamless mobile money payments and driving NGN/USD volume growth in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, and The Gambia.
Product Designer Contract at Andela
October 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023Global talent marketplace connecting technologists from 135 countries to top companies through AI-driven matching, on-demand hiring, and upskilling to accelerate delivery and reduce costs. Used human-centered design principles to collaborate with product management and engineering on exploratory research and usability tests. Led the strategic redesign of the company website to enhance brand engagement and double international growth. Drove end-to-end design and shipping of features in an Agile environment.
Web Designer at Apply - Utah Lake State Park
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Collaborated on the AvilOGIC website redesign, boosted user visibility and increased conversion rates by 25%, contributing to securing over $45M in Series C funding and driving web traffic up by 15%. Transformed research findings into intuitive design solutions through wire framing, user flows, and conceptual sketches. Contributed to the Webpt website overhaul, created custom assets, and redesigned the interface, resulting in a 15% rise in user engagement and doubling conversion rates. Partnered closely with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility, seamless technical implementation, and product consistency. Led client collaboration by defining needs and presenting design concepts with clear rationale; iterated based on feedback to drive project success.
Education
BSc at National Open University Nigeria
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Diploma at Abia State Polytechnic
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Diploma in Computer Engineering at Abia State Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Bachelor's Degree at National Open University
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Diploma in Computer Engineering at Abia State Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at National Open University
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Diploma in Computer Engineering at Abia State Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at National Open University
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026Qualifications
Google UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2022 - August 22, 2025Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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