I'm Julius Ek Andem, a strategic design and marketing leader with 7+ years of experience driving brand innovation and digital transformation across fintech, government, and enterprise sectors. I’ve led creative teams to deliver high-impact campaigns for Fortune 500 clients and helped scale design operations across multiple markets. I excel at translating complex business goals into compelling visual experiences that boost user engagement and business growth. In my work, I prioritize clear communication, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable design systems that support rapid iteration and measurable outcomes. I’m excited by opportunities to shape brand narratives, design delightful product experiences, and lead teams through transformational projects that propel business growth.

Julius Ek Andem

I'm Julius Ek Andem, a strategic design and marketing leader with 7+ years of experience driving brand innovation and digital transformation across fintech, government, and enterprise sectors. I’ve led creative teams to deliver high-impact campaigns for Fortune 500 clients and helped scale design operations across multiple markets. I excel at translating complex business goals into compelling visual experiences that boost user engagement and business growth. In my work, I prioritize clear communication, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable design systems that support rapid iteration and measurable outcomes. I’m excited by opportunities to shape brand narratives, design delightful product experiences, and lead teams through transformational projects that propel business growth.

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I’m Julius Ek Andem, a strategic design and marketing leader with 7+ years of experience driving brand innovation and digital transformation across fintech, government, and enterprise sectors. I’ve led creative teams to deliver high-impact campaigns for Fortune 500 clients and helped scale design operations across multiple markets. I excel at translating complex business goals into compelling visual experiences that boost user engagement and business growth.

In my work, I prioritize clear communication, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable design systems that support rapid iteration and measurable outcomes. I’m excited by opportunities to shape brand narratives, design delightful product experiences, and lead teams through transformational projects that propel business growth.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Adlantique Global
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Led creative direction and design operations, shaping brand strategy and delivering integrated campaigns across multiple markets. Built and maintained design systems, guided cross-functional teams, and collaborated with product, marketing, and sales stakeholders to ensure consistent brand execution.
Senior Design Associate at OurPass
January 1, 2024 - Present
Orchestrated end-to-end rebranding and experience design as OurPass pivoted to a full-service business bank, maintaining 95%+ brand recognition during transition. Designed omnichannel experience framework for physical experience centers across Nigeria, increasing touchpoint engagement and supporting retention; collaborated with product and marketing to develop new brand identity system; created cohesive language bridging legacy fintech with new banking positioning.
Design & Motion Lead at The Bulb Africa
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Led design and motion across The Bulb Africa's portfolio, including incubator programs, training platforms, space-leasing solutions, and children's education initiatives. Built scalable design systems and unified brand across sub-products. Drove cross-functional collaboration with marketing, communications, and PR teams (12+ stakeholders) to translate objectives into cohesive visual strategy.
Product Designer at Peexoo
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Led product design initiatives, contributed to design language, and delivered prototypes to accelerate product development and user onboarding.
Design Lead (Contract) at Klasha
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Directed design efforts on contract, building design language and systems to improve product consistency and user engagement.
Motion Designer at HAGGLE X
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Created motion graphics and animations for marketing campaigns, aligning visuals with brand guidelines and campaign goals.
Graphic & Motion Designer at Dakkada
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Designed graphic and motion assets across marketing and educational initiatives, building an animation library and supporting multi-channel communications.
Product and Motion Designer at SALI
February 1, 2025 - Present
Leading product design and motion strategy for an AI-powered sustainability compliance platform. Designing dashboards, data visualizations, and motion assets that translate dense ESG data into clear, actionable insights for enterprise users. Contributing to a cohesive design language across product, marketing, and educational content; collaborating with product and engineering teams in a hybrid UK environment to support growth across enterprise and SME markets.
Motion Designer at Sweeftly
January 1, 2025 - Present
Delivering motion design for a UK-based ethnic grocery delivery platform. Creating social media animations, promotional content, and brand storytelling assets that resonate with a culturally specific audience. Crafting motion assets that support both customer acquisition and vendor onboarding while maintaining a warm, community-driven brand voice across digital channels.
Peexoo Design Lead (Contract) at Klasha
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Led design for Peexoo (contract) as part of Klasha’s fintech and e-commerce initiatives, establishing brand identity and marketing assets to support product launch and growth.

Education

B.Sc Architecture at University of Uyo
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Animation Bootcamp (Online Course) at Yappi 3D animation course
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
B.Sc Architecture at University of Uyo
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Animation Bootcamp (Online Course) at Yappi
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
3D Animation Course at Yappi
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026

Qualifications

Animation Bootcamp (Online Course)
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
3D Animation Course
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Animation Bootcamp (Online Course)
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
3D Animation Course
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services