I am a dynamic visual storyteller and brand designer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I help brands build cohesive identities that resonate with their target audiences and stand out in competitive spaces through thoughtful design and storytelling. My work spans fintech branding for NOLT Finance, textile-inspired visuals for Orange Culture, and textile art showcased in London, Paris, and Portugal. I enjoy blending digital techniques with traditional craft to push African textile creativity forward.

Damilare Afolabi

I am a dynamic visual storyteller and brand designer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I help brands build cohesive identities that resonate with their target audiences and stand out in competitive spaces through thoughtful design and storytelling. My work spans fintech branding for NOLT Finance, textile-inspired visuals for Orange Culture, and textile art showcased in London, Paris, and Portugal. I enjoy blending digital techniques with traditional craft to push African textile creativity forward.

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I am a dynamic visual storyteller and brand designer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I help brands build cohesive identities that resonate with their target audiences and stand out in competitive spaces through thoughtful design and storytelling.

My work spans fintech branding for NOLT Finance, textile-inspired visuals for Orange Culture, and textile art showcased in London, Paris, and Portugal. I enjoy blending digital techniques with traditional craft to push African textile creativity forward.

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Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Intermediate

Work Experience

Brand Designer at NOLT Finance
May 1, 2024 - Present
Hybrid brand visual system development including logo design and campaign visuals; translating strategy into compelling design systems across digital and print; collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop logos, brand guidelines, campaigns, and marketing assets; blending creativity with business insight to elevate brand presence and storytelling.
Textile Designer at Orange Culture Nigeria
October 1, 2022 - Present
Create art pieces and illustrations printed on textile prints for brand seasonal collections.
Visual Designer at Orange Culture Nigeria
May 1, 2022 - Present
Create graphic design digital posters for campaigns, manage and design brand identity, create content videos or GIF creation.
Brand Designer at Orange Culture Nigeria
August 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Created the visual identity for Orange Culture as a Fashion brand Plus the development of the existing brand elements.
Intern at TECNO Mobile Nigeria
June 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Internship as a TECNO Spark 7P series ambassador.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering at Oduduwa University, Nigeria
November 1, 2016 - July 1, 2021
Certificate in Data Analysis at Council for International African Fashion Education, London (Online)
April 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Certificate in Creative Thinking & Innovation; Time Management at Talstack
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

Data Analysis
April 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Creative Thinking & Innovation; Time Management
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education