I have 6 years of experience in Graphic Design and 3 years in UX, and I'm a lifelong learner both in & outside of work!…

Malik Johnson

I have 6 years of experience in Graphic Design and 3 years in UX, and I'm a lifelong learner both in & outside of work!…

Available to hire

I have 6 years of experience in Graphic Design and 3 years in UX, and I’m a lifelong learner both in & outside of work!

Skills

Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at IBM
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Designed all technical diagrams for the Data and AI team's documentation. Created a variety of graphics using IBM's illustration styles by following the brand and champion brand guidelines. Leveraged design thinking UX practices in a team setting to solve a cross-disciplinary problem within IBM. Completed IBM’s 6-week enterprise design thinking bootcamp.
UX/UI Designer at Bitbuy / Coinberry Limited
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Conducted a full UX audit of Bitbuy platforms to identify pain points and opportunities. Drafted user interview scripts to further refine designs. Created high-fidelity prototypes for UX overhaul using collected primary research and existing design systems. Redesigned the UX/UI of Coinberry web and mobile applications using best practices for higher user retention and engagement. Created updated branding, style guides, and mockups in Sketch and Zeplin.
Graphic Designer at Invest Ottawa / Launch Labs
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Redesigned and refreshed the brand identities of small to medium-sized businesses as part of a digital transformation team. Established new material for multiple brands' social media marketing initiatives, such as logos, social media templates, banners, infographics, brand guides, and more.
Graphic Designer at Freelance - Remote
November 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Developed design concepts and deliverables for clients on a freelance basis. Created design materials including logos, branding packages, digital marketing campaigns, social media ads, etc. Managed and liaised with multiple clients at once.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate, User Experience Design at St. Lawrence College, Kingston, ON
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design at St. Lawrence College, Kingston, ON
September 1, 2015 - April 1, 2018

Qualifications

Associate RGD
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
IBM Enterprise Design Thinking
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Bilingual French
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Dean’s List, User Experience Design
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
WCAG 2.0
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level