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Hi, I’m Joel Akintayo Akinde, a creative designer focusing on visual communication. I merge design psychology with technology to craft intuitive digital interfaces, compelling brand identities, and strategic marketing materials that drive engagement.
I work across graphic design, AR/VR, and UI/UX to deliver brand storytelling and user-centered experiences that resonate and perform.
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Language
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at TalentUp Africa
January 1, 2025 - PresentProduced video content using Premiere Pro and After Effects to introduce training programs, while designing pitch decks and marketing materials with Adobe Creative Suite for strategic partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, and Deloitte. Created event presentations for corporate collaborations, such as Volunteer Day with Deloitte. Developed visually engaging investor reports to communicate performance and impact. Drafted Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to formalise partnerships and agreements. Designed creative media posts for training programmes, national holidays, and special events.
Graphic Designer at TalentUp Africa
January 1, 2025 - PresentProduced video content using Premiere Pro and After Effects to introduce training programs, and designed pitch decks and marketing materials with Adobe Creative Suite to support strategic partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, and Deloitte. Created event presentations for corporate collaborations (e.g., Volunteer Day with Deloitte). Developed investor reports to communicate performance and impact. Drafted MOUs to formalise partnerships. Designed creative media posts for training programmes, national holidays, and special events.
Graphic Designer at TalentUp Africa
January 1, 2025 - PresentProduced video content using Premiere Pro and After Effects to introduce training programs, while designing pitch decks and marketing materials with Adobe Creative Suite for strategic partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, and Deloitte.
Intern, Marketing Team at Zinox Technologies
December 31, 2024 - September 6, 2025Designed impactful graphic and video content for social media platforms, boosting Instagram engagement by 35%. Optimised content strategies through analytics tools, enhancing overall reach and brand visibility. Implemented cohesive visual branding, increasing brand recognition across platforms.
Intern, Marketing Team at Zinox Technologies
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Designed impactful graphic and video content for social media platforms, boosting Instagram engagement by 35%. Optimised content strategies through analytics tools, enhancing overall reach and brand visibility. Implemented cohesive visual branding, increasing brand recognition across platforms.
Intern, Marketing Team at Zinox Technologies
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Designed impactful graphic and video content for social media platforms, boosting Instagram engagement by 35%. Optimised content strategies through analytics tools, enhancing overall reach and brand visibility. Implemented cohesive visual branding, increasing brand recognition across platforms.
Designer, Marketing Team (Freelance) at The Style Unit
January 1, 2023 - PresentCreated engaging Instagram cover designs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, optimizing visuals for mobile viewing and increasing post engagement by 40%. Refined strategies using analytics tools to improve content performance and visibility.
Creative Director & Designer (Personal Project) at Tayosverse
January 1, 2023 - PresentConceptualized and launched comprehensive fashion campaign for personal brand featuring scarves, shirts, and shoes. Directed and produced campaign videos utilizing cinematographic techniques for brand storytelling. Created cohesive visual identity across still graphics, video content, and print materials. Managed end-to-end creative process from product development to campaign execution.
Designer, Marketing Team (Freelance) at The Style Unit
January 1, 2023 - PresentCreated engaging Instagram cover designs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, optimizing visuals for mobile viewing and increasing post engagement by 40%. Refined strategies using analytics tools to improve content performance and visibility.
Creative Director & Designer (Personal Project) at Tayosverse
January 1, 2023 - PresentConceptualized and launched a comprehensive fashion campaign for personal brand featuring scarves, shirts, and shoes. Directed and produced campaign videos utilizing cinematographic techniques for brand storytelling. Created cohesive visual identity across still graphics, video content, and print materials. Managed end-to-end creative process from product development to campaign execution.
Designer, Marketing Team (Freelance) at The Style Unit
January 1, 2023 - PresentCreated engaging Instagram cover designs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, optimizing visuals for mobile viewing and increasing post engagement by 40%. Refined strategies using analytics tools to improve content performance and visibility.
Creative Director & Designer (Personal Project) at Tayosverse
January 1, 2023 - PresentConceptualized and launched a comprehensive fashion campaign for a personal brand featuring scarves, shirts, and shoes. Directed and produced campaign videos utilizing cinematographic techniques for brand storytelling. Created cohesive visual identity across still graphics, video content, and print materials. Managed end-to-end creative process from product development to campaign execution.
Intern at Channels Television
December 31, 2022 - September 6, 2025Designed intuitive UI/UX for a media repository, reducing user friction and feedback loop times. Conducted user research and developed wireframes, streamlining design iteration cycles.
UI/UX Designer (Freelance) at Primeries Africa
December 31, 2022 - September 6, 2025Developed responsive web and mobile interfaces using Figma, creating user-centered designs that achieved a 65% visitor-to-customer conversion rate across devices. Created innovative design templates aligned with brand strategy, enhancing user engagement. Collaborated with content teams to ensure cohesive branding across digital platforms.
Intern at Channels Television
January 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025Designed intuitive UI/UX for a media repository, reducing user friction and feedback loop times. Conducted user research and developed wireframes, streamlining design iteration cycles.
UI/UX Designer (Freelance) at Primeries Africa
January 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025Developed responsive web and mobile interfaces using Figma, creating user-centered designs that achieved a 65% visitor-to-customer conversion rate across devices. Created innovative design templates aligned with brand strategy, enhancing user engagement. Collaborated with content teams to ensure cohesive branding across digital platforms.
Design Lead at Google Developer Student Club, Afe Babalola University
January 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025Led a successful design mini boot camp, drawing in enthusiastic attendees and providing hands-on training in design principles and best practices, fostering a community of aspiring designers. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align design strategies with club objectives, ensuring cohesive branding and messaging across various platforms.
Intern at Channels Television
January 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025Designed intuitive UI/UX for a media repository, reducing user friction and feedback loop times. Conducted user research and developed wireframes, streamlining design iteration cycles.
UI/UX Designer (Freelance) at Primeries Africa
January 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025Developed responsive web and mobile interfaces using Figma, creating user-centered designs that achieved a 65% visitor-to-customer conversion rate across devices. Created innovative design templates aligned with brand strategy, enhancing user engagement. Collaborated with content teams to ensure cohesive branding across digital platforms.
Education
B.Eng, Computer Engineering at Afe Babalola University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023B.Eng in Computer Engineering at Afe Babalola University, Ekiti, Nigeria
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023B.Eng in Computer Engineering at Afe Babalola University Ekiti, Nigeria
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023Qualifications
Extended Reality for Everyone (Specialization)
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Virtual Reality Specialization
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Growth Driven Design
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Responsive Web Design
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025User Experience Design Fundamentals
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Extended Reality for Everyone (University of Michigan Specialization)
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Virtual Reality (University of London Specialization)
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore (Google AR & VR Course)
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Growth Driven Design (HubSpot Academy)
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Responsive Web Design (FreeCodeCamp)
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025User Experience Design Fundamentals (IBM SkillsBuild)
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Extended Reality for Everyone - University of Michigan Specialization
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Virtual Reality - University of London Specialization
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore - Google AR & VR Course
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Growth Driven Design - HubSpot Academy Course
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Responsive Web Design - FreeCodeCamp Course
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025User Experience Design Fundamentals - IBM Skills Build Course
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics
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