I'm Gift E. Okoye, a dynamic Product Designer and UX Engineer with a strong foundation in user-centered design, frontend fundamentals, and strategic product thinking. I enjoy turning research insights into intuitive, scalable digital experiences and collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance usability, business objectives, and technical feasibility. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to delivering delightful, accessible products.

Gift E. Okoye

I'm Gift E. Okoye, a dynamic Product Designer and UX Engineer with a strong foundation in user-centered design, frontend fundamentals, and strategic product thinking. I enjoy turning research insights into intuitive, scalable digital experiences and collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance usability, business objectives, and technical feasibility. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to delivering delightful, accessible products.

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I’m Gift E. Okoye, a dynamic Product Designer and UX Engineer with a strong foundation in user-centered design, frontend fundamentals, and strategic product thinking.

I enjoy turning research insights into intuitive, scalable digital experiences and collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance usability, business objectives, and technical feasibility. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to delivering delightful, accessible products.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mobile App Tester|Product Design at IF Media LLC.
September 1, 2024 - Present
Conducted functional, usability, and exploratory testing for unreleased mobile applications, ensuring high product quality before launch. Collaborated with developers to identify usability issues, suggest UI/UX improvements, and enhance user satisfaction. Reported and tracked bugs while recommending iterative design enhancements based on user feedback.
Product Design Team Lead at Dev and Design
February 28, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Led a cross-functional team in designing and developing a full-scale e-commerce web and mobile application. Created a responsive and user-friendly interface using technologies such as HTML, CSS, CSS flexbox, CSS media query, and Chrome dev tools. Managed design systems promoting functionality, visual aesthetics, and a seamless experience between the design and engineering teams.
Product Designer at Richford Ltd
November 30, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Spearheaded the redesign of the company's security-focused website, enhancing functionality, security, and user accessibility. Worked with the development team to implement modern UI/UX practices, improving overall site functionality and security.
Product Designer at Tech4dev
October 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Led and contributed to the design of two mobile applications: a Neighborhood Discovery app and a Mental Health Support app. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch user-centered digital solutions in the health and community sectors. Conducted user research, created wireframes and prototypes, and tested user flows for intuitive navigation.
Contract Product Designer at Coneura Technologies Limited
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed a responsive beauty appointment booking dashboard (SalonGrid) optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile. Built scalable user flows for appointment scheduling, service management, and client records. Created wireframes, design systems, and high-fidelity UI to support consistent implementation. Collaborated with engineers to ensure usability, accessibility, and technical feasibility.
Product Designer (Research & Systems Design) at IF Media LLC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Conducted functional, usability, and exploratory testing for unreleased mobile applications. Led research synthesis and translated insights into clear design directions. Identified UX issues and worked with developers to improve interaction clarity. Documented bugs and usability findings contributing to pre-launch product improvements.
Contract Product Designer/Research & Systems Design at Governance Resource Hub
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Built the organization’s research foundation from scratch, defining research structure, documentation, and workflows. Created and maintained core design systems to support consistency across digital outputs. Contributed to UI design while ensuring alignment with research findings.

Education

Bachelor of Scoence at Kwara State University
August 6, 2018 - November 12, 2021
Bachelor of Science at Kwara State University, Kwara State
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) at Kwara State University – Mass Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Product Design Team Lead
January 22, 2024 - February 16, 2025
Product Design
June 8, 2024 - November 15, 2024
Mobile App Tester|Product Design
September 29, 2024 - May 19, 2025
Product designer
January 16, 2023 - October 25, 2024
Mobile App Tester|Product Design
September 23, 2024 - May 19, 2025
Operations Management, Strategy and Product Design - Alison
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Product Design (Bootcamp) - Tech4dev
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Women Techsters Fellowship (Product Design) - Tech4dev
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Product Design - Dev and Design
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
JavaScript - Dev and Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Product Design — Tech4Dev
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Women Techsters Fellowship (Product Design) — Tech4Dev
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Product Design — Dev and Design
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
JavaScript — Dev and Design
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Gaming, Government, Software & Internet, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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