I'm a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over five years of experience designing visually appealing and user-centric digital products. I specialize in brand identity development for startups and create cohesive visual elements that resonate with audiences and boost brand recognition. Proficient in industry-standard design tools, I deliver high-quality graphics across digital campaigns, packaging, and print, while collaborating with teams and mentoring junior designers.

SAMUEL FUNMILAYO

I'm a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over five years of experience designing visually appealing and user-centric digital products. I specialize in brand identity development for startups and create cohesive visual elements that resonate with audiences and boost brand recognition. Proficient in industry-standard design tools, I deliver high-quality graphics across digital campaigns, packaging, and print, while collaborating with teams and mentoring junior designers.

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I’m a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over five years of experience designing visually appealing and user-centric digital products.
I specialize in brand identity development for startups and create cohesive visual elements that resonate with audiences and boost brand recognition. Proficient in industry-standard design tools, I deliver high-quality graphics across digital campaigns, packaging, and print, while collaborating with teams and mentoring junior designers.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Graphic Designer at The Podium
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead graphic designer for digital campaigns, print materials, and corporate communications aligned with marketing goals. Collaborates with the creative team to refine concepts and deliver high-quality visual designs. Manages multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines and brand standards are met. Utilizes advanced design software to create visually compelling materials. Provides guidance and mentorship to junior designers. Researches and implements new design techniques to stay ahead of graphic design trends. Participates in marketing and creative team meetings to discuss strategy and review ongoing projects.
Founder & Lead Graphic Designer at Portfolio
June 1, 2021 - Present
Specializes in creating complete brand identities for startup companies, from initial logo design to developing brand props such as packaging bags, business cards, and staff ID cards. Delivers cohesive brand packages that help startups establish a strong visual presence, increasing brand recognition and customer trust. Provides end-to-end design services, including packaging design and printing, ensuring high-quality and visually consistent outputs. Collaborates closely with clients to translate their vision into compelling brand identities that resonate with target audiences. Manages multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining high quality across deliverables.
Lead Graphic Designer at Global Sights Services Ltd.
October 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Designed and produced graphic content for digital campaigns, print materials, and corporate communications for major clients, including Airtel Nigeria. Collaborated with the creative team to refine concepts and execute high-quality visual designs across marketing channels. Managed multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with brand standards and meeting tight deadlines. Used advanced design software to create visually compelling infographics, magazines, and event materials. Directed the creation of event graphics and company publications, leading cohesive visual strategies for both digital and print. Provided guidance and mentorship to junior designers. Actively participated in strategy meetings with marketing and creative teams to align design efforts with business objectives, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
Graphic Designer - Publicity Team at Grace Chapel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Design content for church events including flyers, banners, and social media graphics to communicate the church vision and upcoming events. Collaborate with church leaders to promote events and manage the design process from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery of materials that support outreach efforts.
Lead Graphic Designer at The Podium | Portfolio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and produced graphic content for digital campaigns, print materials, and corporate communications aligned with strategic marketing goals. Collaborated with the creative team to refine concepts and deliver high-quality visual designs. Managed multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines and brand standards are met. Utilized advanced design software to create visually compelling and engaging materials. Provided guidance and mentorship to junior designers, helping them develop their design skills and understand project requirements. Researched and implemented new design techniques and tools to stay ahead of graphic design trends. Actively participated in marketing and creative team meetings to discuss design strategies and review ongoing projects.
Founder & Lead Graphic Designer at Portfolio
June 1, 2021 - Present
Specializes in creating complete brand identities for startup companies, from initial logo design to developing visually appealing brand props such as packaging bags, business cards, and staff ID cards. Designed and delivered cohesive brand packages that helped startups establish a strong visual presence in their markets, leading to increased brand recognition and customer trust. Provided end-to-end design services, including the design and printing of packaging materials, ensuring high-quality and visually consistent outputs. Collaborated closely with clients to understand their vision and translate it into a compelling brand identity that resonates with their target audience. Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining a high standard of quality across all deliverables.
Lead Graphic Designer at Global Sights Services Ltd.
October 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Designed and produced graphic content for digital campaigns, print materials, and corporate communications for major clients, including Airtel Nigeria, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement. Collaborated with the creative team to refine concepts and execute high-quality visual designs across marketing channels. Managed multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with brand standards and meeting tight deadlines. Utilized advanced design software to create visually compelling infographics, magazines, and event materials that simplified complex data and improved audience engagement. Directed the creation of event graphics and company publications, leading cohesive visual strategies for both digital and print. Provided guidance and mentorship to junior designers, supporting their professional growth and maintaining a high level of design output. Actively participated in strategy meetings with marketing and creative teams to align design efforts with
Lead Graphic Designer at The Podium
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design and produce graphic content for digital campaigns, print materials, and corporate communications aligned with marketing goals; collaborate with the creative team to refine concepts; manage multiple design projects from concept to completion; mentor junior designers; research new design techniques and tools; participate in marketing and creative team meetings.
Founder & Lead Graphic Designer at Portfolio
June 1, 2021 - Present
Specialize in creating complete brand identities for startups, from initial logo design to brand props such as packaging and staff IDs; deliver cohesive brand packages; provide end-to-end design services including packaging design and printing; collaborate with clients to translate vision into a compelling brand identity.
Lead Graphic Designer at Global Sights Services Ltd.
October 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Designed and produced graphic content for digital campaigns, print materials, and corporate communications for major clients (e.g., Airtel Nigeria); collaborated with the creative team to refine concepts and execute high-quality designs; managed projects to meet deadlines; created infographics, magazines, and event materials; directed event graphics and publications; mentored junior designers; participated in strategy meetings.
Graphic Designer - Publicity Team at Grace Chapel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Design promotional content for church events, including flyers, banners, and social media graphics; collaborate with church leaders to communicate the church’s vision and upcoming events; manage the design process from concept to delivery to support outreach.

Education

Diploma in Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Diploma in UI/UX Design at BrainStation
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Diploma in Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in UI/UX Design at BrainStation
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in UI/UX Design at BrainStation
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Non-Profit Organization