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I am a senior UX/UI designer with a passion for human-centered, accessible digital experiences. I bring 15+ years of experience guiding UX strategy from discovery through execution, building scalable design systems, and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver research-backed solutions. I thrive on partnering with stakeholders to translate community needs into practical design, champion accessibility and inclusivity, and create outcomes that resonate with users and organizations alike.…I am a senior UX/UI designer with a passion for human-centered, accessible digital experiences. I bring 15+ years of experience guiding UX strategy from discovery through execution, building scalable design systems, and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver research-backed solutions. I thrive on partnering with stakeholders to translate community needs into practical design, champion accessibility and inclusivity, and create outcomes that resonate with users and organizations alike.

Shako Oteka

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I am a senior UX/UI designer with a passion for human-centered, accessible digital experiences. I bring 15+ years of experience guiding UX strategy from discovery through execution, building scalable design systems, and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver research-backed solutions. I thrive on partnering with stakeholders to translate community needs into practical design, champion accessibility and inclusivity, and create outcomes that resonate with users and organizations alike.…I am a senior UX/UI designer with a passion for human-centered, accessible digital experiences. I bring 15+ years of experience guiding UX strategy from discovery through execution, building scalable design systems, and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver research-backed solutions. I thrive on partnering with stakeholders to translate community needs into practical design, champion accessibility and inclusivity, and create outcomes that resonate with users and organizations alike.

Available to hire

I am a senior UX/UI designer with a passion for human-centered, accessible digital experiences. I bring 15+ years of experience guiding UX strategy from discovery through execution, building scalable design systems, and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver research-backed solutions.

I thrive on partnering with stakeholders to translate community needs into practical design, champion accessibility and inclusivity, and create outcomes that resonate with users and organizations alike.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Head of UX at Giddy.com

January 1, 2023 - Present

Led UX/UI strategy for web and mobile platforms, improving user engagement by 25%. Designed and implemented scalable design systems and component libraries. Conducted user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to improve accessibility and inclusivity. Facilitated client- and team-facing workshops, building consensus across stakeholders. Mentored junior designers in UX strategy, prototyping, and accessibility practices.

Art Director & UX Designer at UNC-TV Public Media

January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025

Led digital and creative direction for statewide public broadcasting initiatives. Produced digital experiences and visual design systems that increased audience reach and accessibility. Collaborated with developers, editors, and producers to ensure alignment across media channels.

Founder & Principal Consultant at OtekaDesign & Co.

January 1, 2019 - Present

Developed brand and web strategies for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Facilitated co-design workshops to translate community needs into actionable design. Delivered user-centered websites, design systems, and UX audits. Advised leadership on process improvement and change management through design thinking.