I am a versatile Creative Strategist and Designer with over 10 years of professional experience across brand identity, UI/UX design, digital marketing, motion graphics, and visual communication. I love what I do — and that shows in the work. Whether I am building a brand system from the ground up, designing a UI that feels intuitive, crafting social media content that stops people mid-scroll, or producing a campaign that drives real commercial results, I bring the same level of care, craft, and strategic thinking to every brief. I have worked across hospitality, agency, corporate, and digital environments, collaborating closely with marketing, product, and leadership teams to produce visual work that is not just beautiful but purposeful. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and a broad range of design and web tools — and I stay genuinely curious about where design, technology, and culture are heading next.

Ikenna Paschal Okonkwo

I am a versatile Creative Strategist and Designer with over 10 years of professional experience across brand identity, UI/UX design, digital marketing, motion graphics, and visual communication. I love what I do — and that shows in the work. Whether I am building a brand system from the ground up, designing a UI that feels intuitive, crafting social media content that stops people mid-scroll, or producing a campaign that drives real commercial results, I bring the same level of care, craft, and strategic thinking to every brief. I have worked across hospitality, agency, corporate, and digital environments, collaborating closely with marketing, product, and leadership teams to produce visual work that is not just beautiful but purposeful. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and a broad range of design and web tools — and I stay genuinely curious about where design, technology, and culture are heading next.

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I am a versatile Creative Strategist and Designer with over 10 years of professional experience across brand identity, UI/UX design, digital marketing, motion graphics, and visual communication. I love what I do — and that shows in the work. Whether I am building a brand system from the ground up, designing a UI that feels intuitive, crafting social media content that stops people mid-scroll, or producing a campaign that drives real commercial results, I bring the same level of care, craft, and strategic thinking to every brief.

I have worked across hospitality, agency, corporate, and digital environments, collaborating closely with marketing, product, and leadership teams to produce visual work that is not just beautiful but purposeful. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and a broad range of design and web tools — and I stay genuinely curious about where design, technology, and culture are heading next.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at 4 Tech Solutions Agency (Zo Ministries) – Upwork
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Creating visual brand assets such as logos, icons, and presentation templates. Developing website banners, email newsletters, and other digital campaign materials. Ensuring consistency of brand identity across all design projects. Preparing print-ready materials such as flyers, posters, and brochures.
Creative Marketing Team Lead at AC Ajay I Consulting Inc
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Designing marketing ads for social media platforms; Developing digital marketing strategies; UI/UX strategy and design; Designing user interfaces for mobile applications and websites; Photography, video editing, and digital marketing; Business development strategy and planning.
Creative Marketing Officer at Lagos Continental Hotel (Formerly Intercontinental Hotel) – Lagos Creative Marketing Office
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Managed social media and web accounts, resulting in brand growth and profitability; designed promotional ads and communications materials; photography, video editing, and digital marketing; increased social media followers and engagement significantly.
Admin Assistant / ICT Support Officer at AlconWorld Merchants Ltd – Ikeja, Lagos
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Designed print materials including advertisements, brochures, posters, and newspaper publications; diagnosed and resolved basic software and hardware issues; collaborated with sales teams and clients to develop targeted design strategies.
Graphic Designer at Project Four Property Ltd
July 1, 2025 - Present
Create and refine visual brand assets including logos, icons, and presentation templates; design engaging website banners, email newsletters, and digital marketing materials; develop UI/UX for web and mobile platforms; maintain consistent brand identity across all visuals; produce print-ready materials such as flyers, posters, and brochures.
Graphic Designer at Zoe Ministries
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Create visual brand assets such as logos and icons; develop user interface designs and landing pages for web and mobile; design marketing materials and ensure brand consistency across projects.
Creative Marketing Team Lead at AC Ajai Consulting Inc
April 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Designed marketing ads for social media; developed digital marketing strategies; led UI/UX strategy and design; designed UI for mobile apps and websites; photography, video editing, and digital marketing; contributed to business development planning.
Creative Marketing Officer at Lagos Continental Hotel (formerly InterContinental Hotel)
June 1, 2015 - July 1, 2020
Managed social media and website accounts; designed promotional ads and communications materials; photography, video editing, and digital marketing; grew social media followers and engagement through strong visuals and messaging.
Creative Strategist / Designer at Boulevard Hotel Group
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead all creative output for marketing and guest communications across the Boulevard Hotel Group brand, setting the visual tone and ensuring consistency across every touchpoint. Design and maintain a cohesive visual identity system across social media, in-hotel print materials, promotional campaigns, and event collateral. Produce high-volume social media content — graphics, photography direction, short-form video, and animated assets — aligned with brand guidelines and seasonal marketing calendars. Collaborate with marketing and revenue teams to develop design strategies that support occupancy targets and commercial objectives. Manage multiple concurrent briefs across a fast-paced hospitality environment, consistently delivering to tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Graphic Designer at ProjectFour Property Ltd
July 1, 2025 - Present
Produce brand identity assets, digital campaign graphics, UI layouts, and marketing collateral across print and digital formats. Design wireframes and landing page layouts in Figma, supporting web development with production-ready UI assets. Create motion graphics and short-form video content using After Effects and Premiere Pro for social media and digital campaigns. Manage multiple project briefs simultaneously, delivering polished final artwork to deadline with consistent attention to brand standards.
Graphic Designer at A4 Tech Solutions Agency / Zoe Ministries
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Delivered end-to-end design across brand identity, UI/UX, digital campaigns, and marketing collateral for a diverse portfolio of concurrent clients. Designed UI interfaces and web layouts using Figma and Adobe XD, collaborating with developers to ensure design intent carried through to build. Produced motion graphics, animated social content, and video edits using After Effects and Premiere Pro. Maintained brand consistency across multiple client accounts simultaneously, adapting visual language to each brand while upholding quality throughout.
Creative Marketing Team Lead at A.C. Ajayi Consulting Inc
April 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Led creative strategy and design execution across brand identity, digital campaigns, UI/UX, and multimedia for multiple client accounts. Designed UI/UX interfaces for mobile applications and websites, applying user-centered design principles and working closely with development teams. Directed photography and video production as part of integrated creative workflows, producing content across social media and digital platforms. Presented creative concepts and campaign strategies directly to senior leadership, translating business objectives into compelling visual narratives.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Computer Science at Madonna University – Rivers State, Nigeria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) at Holy Ghost Secondary School – Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Computer Science at Madonna University, Rivers State, Nigeria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
West African Senior School Certificate at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Madonna University, Rivers State, Nigeria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other