Hi, I’m Michael Johnson, a Bid Designer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I specialize in creating visually compelling tender submissions, pitch decks, and branded business documents under tight deadlines. I’m proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint, and I translate operational and technical information into engaging visual narratives that strengthen client presentations and improve bid quality. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration with marketing, operations, and commercial teams to deliver high-impact proposal materials that uphold brand standards. With a strong background in layout design, typography, infographics, and visual storytelling, I design print-ready and digital assets that communicate complex concepts clearly and professionally, while managing multiple projects with meticulous attention to detail and premium visuals.

Michael Johnson

Hi, I’m Michael Johnson, a Bid Designer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I specialize in creating visually compelling tender submissions, pitch decks, and branded business documents under tight deadlines. I’m proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint, and I translate operational and technical information into engaging visual narratives that strengthen client presentations and improve bid quality. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration with marketing, operations, and commercial teams to deliver high-impact proposal materials that uphold brand standards. With a strong background in layout design, typography, infographics, and visual storytelling, I design print-ready and digital assets that communicate complex concepts clearly and professionally, while managing multiple projects with meticulous attention to detail and premium visuals.

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Hi, I’m Michael Johnson, a Bid Designer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I specialize in creating visually compelling tender submissions, pitch decks, and branded business documents under tight deadlines. I’m proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint, and I translate operational and technical information into engaging visual narratives that strengthen client presentations and improve bid quality.

I thrive on cross-functional collaboration with marketing, operations, and commercial teams to deliver high-impact proposal materials that uphold brand standards. With a strong background in layout design, typography, infographics, and visual storytelling, I design print-ready and digital assets that communicate complex concepts clearly and professionally, while managing multiple projects with meticulous attention to detail and premium visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Tender Submission & Presentation Specialist at Cognito
April 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and produced 50+ high-quality tender submissions and commercial proposals using Adobe InDesign; developed visually compelling PowerPoint pitch decks; transformed complex operational, commercial, and service information into clear infographics, diagrams, timelines, and visual narratives; maintained 100% brand consistency across all tender documents and collateral; collaborated with Bid Managers, Operations, Marketing, and commercial stakeholders to refine proposal content and visual structure; managed multiple concurrent bid submissions under tight deadlines; created print-ready and digitally optimized documents; developed custom graphics with Illustrator and Photoshop; improved proposal efficiency through reusable templates and standardized design assets; conducted quality assurance to ensure formatting consistency and technical accuracy; supported high-value bids by delivering visually engaging materials aligned with win themes; enhanced presentation impact through balanced l
Graphic Designer at Tobams
May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Designed high-impact commercial presentations, tender documents, and branded materials for digital and print distribution; produced PowerPoint pitch decks; created editorial-style layouts in InDesign for proposals, company profiles, capability statements, and business reports; developed infographics, workflow diagrams, service models, and process visuals to simplify technical information; collaborated with bid teams, marketing, and operations to ensure visual alignment; managed 8+ simultaneous projects under strict deadlines; maintained brand consistency across all proposal documents and collateral; produced print-ready PDFs and branded assets using Illustrator and Photoshop; improved proposal production efficiency with reusable templates and design systems; supported client-facing visual materials to strengthen commercial positioning; designed mobilization timelines and onboarding visuals to support tender responses.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology at University of Ibadan
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology at University of Ibadan
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology at University of Ibadan
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional – Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional – Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
PowerPoint Presentation Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Graphic Design & Visual Communication Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Branding & Editorial Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
UI/UX Fundamentals Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional – Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional – Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
PowerPoint Presentation Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Graphic Design & Visual Communication Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Branding & Editorial Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
UI/UX Fundamentals Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional – Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional – Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
PowerPoint Presentation Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Graphic Design & Visual Communication Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Branding & Editorial Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
UI/UX Fundamentals Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

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