I am a dedicated and experienced creative designer with extensive expertise in visual communication, specializing in book covers, page layouts, and marketing materials. Over the years, I have successfully collaborated remotely and onsite with clients, authors, and vendors to create compelling designs that boost brand visibility and sales. My passion lies in merging creativity with strategic brand consistency to produce high-quality outputs that engage audiences and reinforce brand standards. My journey began in Nigeria where I developed skills managing multiple projects, and evolved into working with international partners such as the Pan African University Press in Austin, Texas. I continuously expand my skill set by adapting to new design technologies and ensuring collaborative, quality-focused design processes. This professional path reflects my strong commitment to creativity, precision, and client satisfaction.

Rotimi Timothy Odugbemi

I am a dedicated and experienced creative designer with extensive expertise in visual communication, specializing in book covers, page layouts, and marketing materials. Over the years, I have successfully collaborated remotely and onsite with clients, authors, and vendors to create compelling designs that boost brand visibility and sales. My passion lies in merging creativity with strategic brand consistency to produce high-quality outputs that engage audiences and reinforce brand standards. My journey began in Nigeria where I developed skills managing multiple projects, and evolved into working with international partners such as the Pan African University Press in Austin, Texas. I continuously expand my skill set by adapting to new design technologies and ensuring collaborative, quality-focused design processes. This professional path reflects my strong commitment to creativity, precision, and client satisfaction.

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I am a dedicated and experienced creative designer with extensive expertise in visual communication, specializing in book covers, page layouts, and marketing materials. Over the years, I have successfully collaborated remotely and onsite with clients, authors, and vendors to create compelling designs that boost brand visibility and sales. My passion lies in merging creativity with strategic brand consistency to produce high-quality outputs that engage audiences and reinforce brand standards.

My journey began in Nigeria where I developed skills managing multiple projects, and evolved into working with international partners such as the Pan African University Press in Austin, Texas. I continuously expand my skill set by adapting to new design technologies and ensuring collaborative, quality-focused design processes. This professional path reflects my strong commitment to creativity, precision, and client satisfaction.

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Work Experience

Lead Creative Designer at i-ty Media & Publishing Limited
July 1, 2024 - Present
Design visually compelling book covers, page layouts, and marketing materials to enhance brand communication and sales. Ensure design projects align with brand guides and maintain consistency across collateral. Supervise and collaborate with external vendors to deliver high-quality outputs. Provide creative direction and uphold quality standards throughout the production process. Utilize Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Figma.
Creative Design Partner at Pan African University Press (PAUP)
April 1, 2025 - Present
Design visually compelling book covers, page layouts, and social media posts to enhance books and publication visibility and sales. Ensure all design projects align with in-house style/client brand guide, maintaining consistency and reinforcing brand standards. Offer creative direction and ensure quality expectations are communicated throughout production.
Publication Artist/Graphic at Quramo Publishing Limited. Mainevents & Campaings Limited
December 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Facilitated communication between clients, authors, and editors to translate creative visions into marketable designs, enhancing satisfaction and stakeholder relationships. Developed compelling book covers, page layouts, and impactful marketing materials contributing to increased sales and visibility. Maintained in-house style consistency and supervised vendors including illustrators and printers to ensure quality deliverables. Implemented weekly data backups to maintain data integrity and security.
Creative Graphic Designer at Printrite Company Limited
June 30, 2014 - August 18, 2025
Produced high-quality designs adhering to brand guidelines, managed multiple projects including brand identities, logos, and marketing materials. Spearheaded design and execution of marketing campaigns including advertisements and social media graphics, resulting in increased sales and brand recognition. Stayed current with design trends and incorporated emerging techniques for innovative designs.
Graphic Designer/Business Development Executive at O’la-kleen Holdings Limited
September 30, 2012 - August 18, 2025
Provided creative input and guidance in brainstorming sessions leading to innovative visual materials. Designed persuasive marketing materials such as brochures and catalogs to highlight product features. Created mockup pictures of armored vehicles using Adobe Photoshop to enhance presentations to clients.
Visualizer at Skills & Schemes International Limited
September 30, 2009 - August 18, 2025
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and implement marketing campaigns increasing brand awareness and customer loyalty. Transformed complex ideas into visually appealing graphics enhancing client presentations and communication. Ensured personalized client requirements were met through active feedback and revisions.
Lead Creative Designer at Author-i-ty Media & Publishing Limited
July 1, 2024 - Present
Design visually compelling book covers, page layouts, and marketing materials to enhance brand communication, visibility, and sales. Ensure alignment with in-house style and client brand guidelines to maintain consistency. Supervise and collaborate with external vendors such as illustrators, web developers, printers, and photographers/videographers to deliver high-quality outputs. Provide creative direction and uphold quality standards throughout the production process. Execute projects using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Figma. This role operates remotely from Lagos, Nigeria.
Creative Design Partner (Freelance) at Pan African University Press (PAUP)
April 1, 2025 - Present
Design book covers, page layouts, and social media posts to boost visibility and sales. Ensure all designs adhere to client brand guides for consistency. Provide clear creative direction and assure quality throughout the production stage. This freelance role is conducted remotely based in Austin, TX, USA.
Publication Artist/Graphic Designer at Quramo Publishing Limited. Mainevents & Campaigns Limited
December 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Facilitated seamless communication between clients, authors, and editors to translate creative visions into marketable designs, strengthening key stakeholder relationships. Created visually compelling book covers, page layouts, and impactful marketing communication materials that significantly increased sales and visibility of publications and literary events. Maintained design consistency with Quramo's in-house style, enhancing customer recognition. Managed collaborations with vendors including illustrators, web developers, printers, and photographers. Implemented weekly data backups ensuring robust data integrity and security.
Creative Graphic Designer at Printrite Company Limited
June 1, 2014 - August 18, 2025
Produced high-quality designs in line with brand guidelines, managed multiple projects including brand identities, logos, and marketing materials. Led design and execution of marketing campaigns including advertisements, brochures, and social media graphics, boosting product sales and brand recognition. Stayed current with latest design trends and tools, integrating emerging techniques for modern designs.
Graphic Designer/Business Development Executive at O’la-kleen Holdings Limited
September 1, 2012 - August 18, 2025
Contributed creative ideas in brainstorming sessions and guided the design team to produce innovative visual materials. Designed marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and product catalogs showcasing unique product features. Used Adobe Photoshop to create mockup images of armored personnel carriers and cash-in-transit vehicles to enhance client presentations.
Visualizer at Skills & Schemes International Limited
September 1, 2009 - August 18, 2025
Collaborated with cross-functional teams on innovative marketing campaigns enhancing brand awareness and customer loyalty. Transformed complex ideas into visually appealing graphics, improving communication impact. Engaged closely with clients for tailored feedback and high-quality deliverables that aligned with client visions and expectations.
Lead Creative Designer at i-ty Media & Publishing Limited
July 1, 2024 - Present
Design visually compelling book covers, page layouts, and marketing materials to improve brand communication, visibility, and sales. Maintain design consistency with in-house style and client brand guides. Supervise and collaborate with external vendors such as illustrators, web developers, printers, and photographers/videographers to deliver high-quality and timely outputs. Provide creative direction and uphold quality standards in the production process. Utilize Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Figma to execute design projects.
Creative Design Partner (Freelance) at Pan African University Press (PAUP)
April 1, 2025 - Present
Design eye-catching book covers, page layouts, and social media posts to enhance visibility and sales of publications. Align projects with in-house and client brand guidelines to maintain consistency. Provide clear creative direction and communicate quality expectations throughout production. Work remotely to support publishing design needs.
Publication Artist/Graphic at Quramo Publishing Limited. Mainevents & Campaigns Limited
December 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Managed communication between clients, authors, and editors to translate creative visions into marketable designs, engendering increased satisfaction and strong stakeholder relationships. Developed compelling book covers, page layouts, and impactful marketing materials contributing significantly to increased publication sales and event visibility. Maintained design consistency aligned with the in-house style. Coordinated with illustrators, web developers, printers, photographers, and videographers to ensure premium quality delivery. Instituted robust data backup practices for enhanced data security.
Creative Graphic Designer at Printrite Company Limited
June 1, 2014 - August 21, 2025
Produced high-quality designs adhering to brand guidelines and deadlines, managing multiple projects simultaneously, including brand identities, logos, and promotional materials. Led design and execution of marketing campaigns such as advertisements, brochures, and social media graphics, boosting brand recognition and sales. Stayed updated with latest design trends and technologies, incorporating emerging techniques for modern designs.
Graphic Designer/Business Development Executive at O’la-kleen Holdings Limited
September 1, 2012 - August 21, 2025
Contributed creative ideas in brainstorming sessions and guided design team to produce innovative visual materials. Designed persuasive marketing materials including brochures, flyers, and catalogs showcasing product benefits. Created mockup images of armored vehicles using Adobe Photoshop to enhance client presentations.
Visualizer at Skills & Schemes International Limited
September 1, 2009 - August 21, 2025
Collaborated across teams to brainstorm and implement marketing campaigns increasing brand awareness and loyalty. Transformed complex concepts into visually appealing graphics to improve client communication and presentation impact. Actively engaged client feedback to tailor high-quality visual content aligned with client visions, resulting in high client satisfaction.

Education

B.A. (Edu) Fine and Applied Arts (Graphics) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Adeyemi College of Education
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
National Diploma Arts and Design at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
B.A. (Edu) Fine and Applied Arts (Graphics) Second Class Hons (Upper Division) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Adeyemi College of Education
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
National Diploma Arts and Design Upper Credit at The Polytechnic, Ibadan
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
B.A. (Edu) Fine and Applied Arts (Graphics) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
National Diploma Arts and Design at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Postgraduate Fellowship in Technology Entrepreneurship
June 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success
November 1, 2020 - August 18, 2025
Certificate in Print & Publishing
November 1, 2016 - August 18, 2025
Postgraduate Fellowship in Technology Entrepreneurship
June 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success
November 1, 2020 - August 18, 2025
Certificate in Print & Publishing
November 1, 2016 - August 18, 2025
Postgraduate Fellowship in Technology Entrepreneurship
June 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success
November 1, 2020 - August 21, 2025
Certificate in Print & Publishing
November 1, 2016 - August 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods