Creative technologist, graphic designer, illustrator, and full-stack engineer with 7+ years of experience building and launching end-to-end digital products across engineering, UX, branding, graphic design, illustration, marketing, and digital experiences. Combines JavaScript/React/Node.js front-end architecture, API integrations, UI engineering, Figma-to-code handoff, design systems, and full-stack development with hands-on Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, rapid prototyping, prompt-driven AI workflows, API orchestration, and customer-facing product delivery—turning ambiguous requirements into scalable systems and polished, high-quality visual outputs that drive adoption and engagement.

Chinwendu Opara

Creative technologist, graphic designer, illustrator, and full-stack engineer with 7+ years of experience building and launching end-to-end digital products across engineering, UX, branding, graphic design, illustration, marketing, and digital experiences. Combines JavaScript/React/Node.js front-end architecture, API integrations, UI engineering, Figma-to-code handoff, design systems, and full-stack development with hands-on Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, rapid prototyping, prompt-driven AI workflows, API orchestration, and customer-facing product delivery—turning ambiguous requirements into scalable systems and polished, high-quality visual outputs that drive adoption and engagement.

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Creative technologist, graphic designer, illustrator, and full-stack engineer with 7+ years of experience building and launching end-to-end digital products across engineering, UX, branding, graphic design, illustration, marketing, and digital experiences.

Combines JavaScript/React/Node.js front-end architecture, API integrations, UI engineering, Figma-to-code handoff, design systems, and full-stack development with hands-on Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, rapid prototyping, prompt-driven AI workflows, API orchestration, and customer-facing product delivery—turning ambiguous requirements into scalable systems and polished, high-quality visual outputs that drive adoption and engagement.

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Language

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Work Experience

Front-End Engineer & Digital Product Marketing Lead (Contract Client Project) at YERE Beauty
September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Created 40+ branded digital assets, product visuals, marketing graphics, layouts, and launch materials in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, alongside AI-assisted workflows optimized for web and mobile responsiveness, accessibility, and performance. Designed and engineered a Shopify eCommerce platform using Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, custom components, and API-connected workflows, delivering a polished, high-converting customer experience for launch. Owned end-to-end execution from ideation through deployment, rapidly iterating on creative and technical solutions, troubleshooting integrations and performance issues, and aligning digital implementation with brand, merchandising, and launch goals. Partnered across brand, design, and development workflows to translate Figma layouts, component references, spacing systems, and visual specifications into responsive Shopify Liquid/HTML/CSS/JavaScript components matching the intended customer experience.
Product Engineer & Creative Technology Lead (Freelance - Independent Consulting) at KØNCEPT
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and refined vector assets, brand identity systems, marketing graphics, layouts, supporting illustrations, and visual components in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, translating brand direction into launch-ready creative systems. Engineered internal web tools, dashboards, client-facing digital experiences, and custom WordPress-based interfaces using JavaScript, WordPress, custom code, API integrations, and reusable UI components to streamline end-to-end product, brand, and launch workflows. Rapidly prototyped AI-assisted creative workflows and technical proof-of-concepts; orchestrated JSON-based API configurations and multi-step integrations; resolved API/connectivity issues using browser-based debugging; and documented implementation learnings for future deployment and iteration. Interpreted Figma layouts, component structures, variables/tokens, spacing systems, and handoff notes to support designer-to-developer workflows, translating visual components into reusable front-end
Frontend Engineer & Product Marketing Lead at YERE Beauty
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and launched the company’s full go-to-market visual identity and engineered the Shopify-based eCommerce site using Liquid, HTML/CSS, JS, and custom components. Developed 40+ digital and marketing assets optimized for conversion, built the Shopify site that powered a launch exceeding initial week-one projections, and directed on-site product logic, inventory, and content alignment with leadership and marketing teams.
Software Engineer & Brand Strategist at KØNCEPT
January 1, 2024 - Present
Engineered internal web tools, automations, dashboards, and client-facing experiences using JavaScript, Webflow, custom code injection, and API integrations; built dynamic content systems and a component library to streamline workflows and improve product performance and UX. Translated complex product requirements into functional UI/UX and full-stack features, partnering with product, design, engineering, and leadership teams to architect solutions and support brand launches with aligned messaging and performance goals.
Creative Technologist & Campaign Systems Lead at Viarrae / Gallo
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Designed campaign graphics, vector-based assets, branded visuals, layout elements, marketing collateral, and supporting illustrations in Adobe Illustrator to drive cohesive storytelling, visual consistency, and strong brand presentation. Executed digital and visual systems for the “All Gold Everything” product launch campaign, translating strategy into production-ready assets, platform-specific content, and polished launch materials across branded digital channels. Contributed to creative technology execution across digital production workflows, image-based asset delivery, short-form content systems, and visually driven campaign storytelling. Used Figma-based handoff workflows to organize campaign layouts, component references, brand assets, spacing rules, and reusable visual patterns—helping translate creative direction into consistent production-ready deliverables.
Creative Lead for Social Campaigns & Growth at Viarae / Gallo
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Collaborated with creative and marketing teams on the 'All Gold Everything' launch campaign, strengthening engagement and expanding organic reach. Translated brand strategy into digital execution plans, aligning content, tone, and visuals with evolving customer insights and trends; produced story-driven campaign assets to boost visibility and shareability across platforms.
Web Developer & Marketing Strategist at By Timeless
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Designed and developed responsive websites and digital products that communicated value propositions and optimized conversion, navigation, and user experience. Directed brand and marketing strategies for wellness, hospitality, and tech clients, translating business goals into cohesive digital solutions and journeys.
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at Comcast / Xfinity
August 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Worked within design-heavy product workflows requiring strong attention to layout, interface quality, polished digital execution, and visual asset preparation in Adobe Illustrator alongside design teams. Developed and shipped production-ready web applications using React, Redux, Node.js, REST APIs, HTML5, and CSS3 within a large-scale agile engineering environment. Collaborated closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable front-end systems, reusable UI components, testing workflows, and deployed customer-facing features at scale. Translated designer-provided Figma specifications, component structures, layout states, and interaction requirements into production-ready React components, working closely with product and design teams to support scalable front-end implementation and designer-to-developer handoff.
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at Comcast/Xfinity
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Developed and shipped multiple production-level web applications within an agile team; built front-end architecture and reusable UI component libraries with emphasis on interaction design, maintainability, scalability, performance, and end-to-end user experience. Collaborated with product, design, and engineering to translate requirements into technical solutions and deploy responsive interfaces at scale.
UX Designer & Brand Strategist at Harvard Business School, Africa Business Conference
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Engineered mobile-first websites and produced 100+ branded assets across three annual conferences; built scalable event-branding systems and registration flows; partnered with stakeholders to convert goals into UX, content, and analytics plans with accessibility and QA focus.
UX Systems Engineer & Digital Marketing Consultant (Long-Term Contract / Part-Time Retainer) at 1 Heart Home Health Care
August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2026
Crafted branded materials, internal communication graphics, marketing collateral, vector assets, layouts, and visual support materials in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to improve clarity, adoption, and consistency across campaigns and workflows. Developed internal UX tools, dashboards, and digital systems that improved operational visibility, communication, and workflow efficiency across service teams and business functions. Worked with high autonomy across technical and business workstreams, refining systems through feedback and iteration, supporting integrations where needed, and translating evolving operational requirements into usable, launch-ready solutions. Translated UX flows, dashboard layouts, interface requirements, and reusable component patterns from design references into functional internal tools, using Figma-informed workflows to align spacing, hierarchy, content structure, and developer-ready implementation details.
UX Designer & Brand Systems Engineer at Harvard Business School African Business Conference (Seasonal Contract Event Engagement)
July 1, 2016 - February 1, 2020
Produced event branding systems, vector assets, speaker-facing materials, promotional graphics, registration visuals, supporting illustrations, and design collateral in Adobe Illustrator across three annual conferences, including the transition to a fully virtual conference experience in 2020. Designed and engineered three mobile-first conference websites using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern digital workflows to support registration, speaker promotion, and attendee engagement through cohesive, high-visibility digital experiences. Partnered closely with leadership to align UX architecture, content strategy, branding, accessibility, QA, and end-to-end digital execution across evolving event requirements and stakeholder needs. Created and interpreted Figma-based page layouts, design references, reusable content sections, and mobile-first component patterns, translating visual direction into responsive HTML/CSS/JavaScript interfaces for event registration, speaker promotion, and atten
UX Systems Engineer & Marketing Consultant at 1 Heart Home Health Care
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Developed brand/internal digital tools, dashboards, and marketing systems to enhance communication between service teams, clients, and patients. Led internal rollout campaigns that boosted employee engagement and visibility; synthesized user insights into UX improvements guiding content and product updates.

Education

B.S. Biology at Howard University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Full Stack UI/UX Certification at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
B.S. Biology at Howard University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Full Stack UI/UX Certification at Rutgers University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Full Stack UI/UX Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services

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