I'm Jilaga, a visual designer and UX researcher with 3+ years of experience building user-centred digital systems across open-source, social interactions, and SaaS. I bring structural thinking, design precision, and a deep curiosity about how people move through a constantly evolving world. I help teams move from abstract ideas to tangible, accessible experiences by translating research findings into clear UI systems, scalable brand identities, and end-to-end product design.…

Nneoma Jilaga

I'm Jilaga, a visual designer and UX researcher with 3+ years of experience building user-centred digital systems across open-source, social interactions, and SaaS. I bring structural thinking, design precision, and a deep curiosity about how people move through a constantly evolving world. I help teams move from abstract ideas to tangible, accessible experiences by translating research findings into clear UI systems, scalable brand identities, and end-to-end product design.…

Available to hire

I’m Jilaga, a visual designer and UX researcher with 3+ years of experience building user-centred digital systems across open-source, social interactions, and SaaS. I bring structural thinking, design precision, and a deep curiosity about how people move through a constantly evolving world.

I help teams move from abstract ideas to tangible, accessible experiences by translating research findings into clear UI systems, scalable brand identities, and end-to-end product design.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Igbo
Intermediate

Work Experience

Visual Designer at Minute Eleven Studio (EMEA)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Direct the end-to-end design life cycle for independent clients, from corporate brand strategy to high-fidelity product launches. Architect comprehensive brand systems and visuals, translating abstract business goals into cohesive, scalable design languages. Design full-stack digital products, including mobile and web applications, with a focus on intuitive user flows and clear structural hierarchy. Manage stakeholder relationships and project timelines, bridging creative vision and technical execution to ensure seamless delivery.
Visual Designer at OLS, United Kingdom
July 1, 2023 - Present
Maintain open-source brand assets for an international open-science community, manage sub-brands, marketing assets, and internal communications. Translate UX research findings into tangible UI improvements; ensure project website maintenance is data-driven and accessible. Create and maintain visual systems across multiple OLS sub-brands, spanning marketing, internal communications, and program assets. Optimize the GitHub branding repository and streamline design assets to keep them well-structured and accessible for a global community of contributors.
Design Intern at Open Life Science (OLS) / Oppia.org (OPPIA.ORG)
December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Worked on a branding effort for Open Life Science, refreshing the brand identity to accommodate organizational expansion and project offerings.

Education

Add your educational history here.

Qualifications

Design Thinking for Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship (Design Leadership Strategy)
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
UX Design
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services