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Hi, I’m Israel Chibuikem Uwa. I’m a dedicated graphic designer and mechanical engineer from Nigeria with a passion for turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I blend technical training with creative flair to deliver branding, marketing, and packaging designs that connect with audiences. I work well with teams, manage multiple projects, and thrive in fast-paced environments. In my spare time I enjoy photography, exploring engineering technology, and solving problems through visuals.
I’m always eager to collaborate on new branding, packaging, and digital design projects, and I strive to deliver high-quality, eye-catching designs that make an impact.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer / Brand Designer at Gracious Media (Personal Brand)
January 1, 2022 - PresentProvide graphic designs, photography, event livestream, and event coverage services for businesses, brands, and individuals. Responsibilities include branding and identity design, marketing and promotional design, digital design, packaging design, print design, and creative consultation. Completed multiple brand identity and flyer design challenges meeting deadlines consistently.
Graphic Designer Volunteer at Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) University of Nigeria, Nsukka Student Chapter
August 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025Volunteered as graphic designer to support dissemination of technical knowledge, community outreach, development and innovation efforts of SPE UNN Student Chapter by creating flyers and graphics from February to August 2023.
Graphic Designer and Media Publicity Secretary at Assemblies of God Church University of Nigeria, Nsukka
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025Created flyers, banners, posters and handbills for different church events and programs in both print and digital media from 2021 until June 2025. Managed social media and livestreamed various church events.
Creative Designer at Professor Celetine Iwendi (University of Greater Manchester)
March 1, 2025 - PresentCreate flyers and award designs for virtual events affiliated with Professor Celetine Iwendi, Professor of Artificial Intelligence, starting March 2025.
Graphic Designer / Multimedia Designer at Gracious Media (Personal brand)
January 1, 2022 - PresentGraphic design, photography, event livestream and coverage for clients; branding, social graphics, marketing collateral, newsletters, and campaign visuals. Collaborates with brands and individuals to deliver high-quality visuals aligned with brand identity.
Brand Identity Designer at Minufy (Nigeria)
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Participated in 30 days of brand identity design challenge, delivering four distinct brand identities within four weeks and meeting deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) University of Nigeria, Nsukka Student Chapter
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Volunteer graphic designer to improve dissemination of technical knowledge, community outreach, development and innovation of SPE UNN Student Chapter; produced flyers and social graphics for events and campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Minufy (Nigeria)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Flyer design and promotional materials for campaigns and events; produced daily design assets during the month-long September 2023 cycle.
Graphic Designer / Media/Publicity Secretary / Social Media Manager / Livestream Technician at Assemblies of God Church University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025Created flyers, banners, posters and handbills; managed social media and livestreamed church events; served as media publicity secretary.
Creative Designer at Professor Celetine Iwendi (Professor of Artificial Intelligence, University of Greater Manchester, Bolton, UK)
March 1, 2025 - PresentCreated flyers and award designs for virtual events hosted or affiliated with Professor Celetine Iwendi.
Graphic Designer at Gracious Media (Personal brand)
January 1, 2022 - PresentGraphic design, photography, event livestream, and event coverage for brands and individuals. Roles include branding & identity design, marketing & promotional design, logo design, social media graphics, brand identity design, flyer/brochure/poster design, email marketing design, brand refresh or rebranding, banner ads, business cards & stationery, event & campaign branding, brand guidelines creation, digital design, packaging design, landing page design, product packaging & labels, presentation decks, and general creative consultation.
Graphic Designer at Minufy (Nigeria)
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022Participated in the 30 days of Brand Identity Design challenge; designed four different brands within four weeks, meeting deadlines.
Graphic Designer - Volunteer at Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) UNN Student Chapter
February 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Actively volunteered as a graphic designer to improve the dissemination of technical knowledge, community outreach, development and innovation of SPE UNN Student Chapter.
Media/Publicity Secretary & Graphic Designer at Assemblies of God Church University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025Created flyers, banners, posters and handbills for church events; managed social media; livestreamed events and served as the media publicity secretary.
Creative Designer at Professor Celetine Iwendi (University of Manchester)
March 1, 2025 - PresentFreelance creative design for virtual events hosted or affiliated with Prof. Celetine Iwendi, including flyers and award designs.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Engineering at University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering at University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024Qualifications
Certificate of Participation, University of Nigeria Directorate of Strategic Contacts, ethics and Publications (STRACEPT)
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025Certificate of Completion, Elevate Leadership Bootcamp (Diamond group), Joshua Leadership Project
January 1, 2019 - August 7, 2025Certificate of Leadership, Lead_on Edge Consulting
January 1, 2020 - August 7, 2025Certificate of Participation, Spantrix Website Design Master class
January 1, 2020 - August 7, 2025Certificate of Participation, Miunify Graphic Design Challenge 8.0
January 1, 2022 - August 7, 2025Certificate of Participation, Miunify Graphic Design Challenge 12
January 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025Certificate of Service, Association of Mechanical Engineering Students, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025Certification of Dedication, Media Publicity Secretary and Graphic Designer, Assemblies of God church University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025Certification of Recognition, Volunteer in Technical Department at TxE summit
January 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025Certificate of Appreciation, Media Team Lead Young Men Conference
January 1, 2024 - August 7, 2025Certificate of Participation, STRACEPT (University of Nigeria Directorate of Strategic Contacts, ethics and Publications)
January 1, 2018 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Completion, Elevate Leadership Bootcamp (Diamond group), Joshua Leadership Project
January 1, 2019 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Leadership, Lead_on Edge Consulting
January 1, 2020 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Participation, Spantrix Website Design Master class
January 1, 2020 - January 17, 2026Miunify Graphic Design Challenge 8.0
January 1, 2022 - January 17, 2026Miunify Graphic Design Challenge 12
January 1, 2023 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Service, Association of Mechanical Engineering Students, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2023 - January 17, 2026Certification of Dedication, Media Publicity Secretary and Graphic Designer, Assemblies of God Church University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2023 - January 17, 2026Certification of Recognition, for valuable input as a volunteer in technical department at TxE summit 2023
January 1, 2023 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Appreciation, for contributing to the success of the Young Men 2024 Conference as the Media Team Lead
January 1, 2024 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Participation - STRACEPT (Ethics and Publications)
January 1, 2018 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Completion - Elevate Leadership Bootcamp (Diamond group), Joshua Leadership Project
January 1, 2019 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Leadership - Lead_on Edge Consulting
January 1, 2020 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Participation - Spantrix Website Design Master class
January 1, 2020 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Participation - Miunify Graphic Design Challenge 8.0
January 1, 2022 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Participation - Miunify Graphic Design Challenge 12
January 1, 2023 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Service - Media Publicity Secretary & Graphic Designer, Assemblies of God Church UNN
January 1, 2023 - January 17, 2026Certification of Recognition - TxE Summit 2023 (Technical Department)
January 1, 2023 - January 17, 2026Certificate of Appreciation - Young Men Conference 2024
January 1, 2024 - January 17, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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