I am a senior graphic and motion designer and frontend developer based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in branding, visual identity, and responsive web design. I create bold visuals, clean animations, and engaging web experiences for clients across tech, fashion, and entertainment. I thrive in collaborative environments with fast turnarounds and design systems, turning concepts into compelling visual narratives that captivate audiences and drive measurable results.

AKINMOLA AMILARE

I am a senior graphic and motion designer and frontend developer based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in branding, visual identity, and responsive web design. I create bold visuals, clean animations, and engaging web experiences for clients across tech, fashion, and entertainment. I thrive in collaborative environments with fast turnarounds and design systems, turning concepts into compelling visual narratives that captivate audiences and drive measurable results.

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I am a senior graphic and motion designer and frontend developer based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in branding, visual identity, and responsive web design. I create bold visuals, clean animations, and engaging web experiences for clients across tech, fashion, and entertainment.

I thrive in collaborative environments with fast turnarounds and design systems, turning concepts into compelling visual narratives that captivate audiences and drive measurable results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Motion & Visual Engineer at Ghost Agency
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Led the motion graphics and experiential visuals team for a Los Angeles-based agency, integrating cutting-edge animation, VR/AR elements, and branded web experiences for luxury, tech, and entertainment clients. Collaborated with frontend developers to deliver responsive, motion-rich websites; introduced AR/VR prototype visuals into proposals, contributing to two major contract acquisitions. Managed end-to-end design processes from concept through final delivery, including motion design, branding, and client storytelling.
Graphic Designer at Shopify
March 1, 2019 - August 1, 2024
Created creative and functional visuals including logos, brand identities, Shopify storefronts, and AI-driven designs. Built brand recognition and market presence through cohesive identities and customer-focused store designs, translating client concepts into professional visuals that connect with shoppers. Ensured aesthetic quality and strategic alignment with client objectives across digital and print media; managed end-to-end design workflows.
E-Commerce Product & Promotional Designer at WooCommerce
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Led design initiatives for compelling brand identities, motion graphics, and interactive visual content for diverse clients, from concept to delivery. Partnered with global e-commerce brands to create visuals that boosted engagement and sales. Integrated AI-assisted workflows to accelerate design processes by up to 30% while maintaining high quality.
Frontend Developer & Visual Engineer at Digital Innovation Studio
March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Led frontend development initiatives combined with motion and UI design, turning brand concepts into interactive web experiences. Built user-centered platforms with sophisticated motion and interactive elements, improving session duration by about 18%. Developed robust visual design systems aligned with brand identities across motion, web, and UI/UX, and streamlined handoff processes to reduce iteration cycles by 25%.
Frontend Developer & Motion Graphics Specialist at Amsterdam Creative Studio
October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Contributed to complex web projects with integrated motion graphics, UI animations, and advanced frontend development workflows. Created intuitive UI motion prototypes that improved user feedback scores by 15%. Supported senior designers in building cohesive brand and motion-driven web experiences for high-impact campaigns.
Junior Brand & Web Designer at Brandian
January 1, 2020 - November 1, 2023
Contracted to lead brand visual identity projects and responsive web design builds for technology clients launching in EMEA markets. Built and launched responsive websites that increased average time-on-site by 25%, and streamlined the brand-to-web handoff to reduce revision cycles by 30%, improving team efficiency.

Education

Certificate in UI/UX at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Bachelor's degree in Design at Lagos State University (LASU)
March 1, 2028 - March 1, 2028

Qualifications

UI/UX Certificate
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Transportation & Logistics