Hi, I’m Azel Amaechi, a Senior UX/UI Designer based in Princeton, NJ. I lead product design across enterprise apps in finance, risk, and insurance, building scalable design systems and accessible experiences while collaborating with global teams. I’m passionate about turning complex problems into intuitive, delightful products, guiding design from concept to production, and advocating for accessibility and inclusive design.

Azel Amaechi

Hi, I’m Azel Amaechi, a Senior UX/UI Designer based in Princeton, NJ. I lead product design across enterprise apps in finance, risk, and insurance, building scalable design systems and accessible experiences while collaborating with global teams. I’m passionate about turning complex problems into intuitive, delightful products, guiding design from concept to production, and advocating for accessibility and inclusive design.

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Hi, I’m Azel Amaechi, a Senior UX/UI Designer based in Princeton, NJ. I lead product design across enterprise apps in finance, risk, and insurance, building scalable design systems and accessible experiences while collaborating with global teams.

I’m passionate about turning complex problems into intuitive, delightful products, guiding design from concept to production, and advocating for accessibility and inclusive design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior UX/UI Designer at Marsh McLennan
October 1, 2023 - Present
Led product design across 6+ enterprise applications used by global teams in finance, risk, and insurance operations. Built and maintained the GC Design System from scratch in Figma and Storybook using MUI, reducing project startup time by 60%. Delivered fully accessible UI across all applications (WCAG 2.2 AA) with comprehensive documentation and reusable React components. Designed and launched the BSA Track in Tool from concept to production in under 2 months, now actively used by internal teams. Conducted technical interviews and evaluated candidates for offshore UX/UI designer roles across company verticals. Collaborated with business analysts, product managers, and React/Next.js developers to ensure seamless design-to-code handoffs.
UX/UI Designer at Moment Studio
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Improved user engagement by 40% using design thinking methodologies for SaaS & B2B fintech platforms. Enhanced mobile app usability by 35% through targeted usability testing and stakeholder collaboration. Led interactive prototyping in Figma to help developers and stakeholders visualize products before development. Created WCAG 2.1 compliant designs with accessibility documentation across client projects. Built design systems and style guides for brand consistency and scalable growth. Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines and client requirements.
UX/UI Designer at ALAT by Wema
July 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Designed 12+ feature releases for iOS mobile banking platform serving thousands of daily users. Increased task completion rate by 67% through improved onboarding, payments, and loan application flows. Boosted user engagement by 32% by optimizing task flows and interface clarity using user-centered design principles. Led usability testing interviews and presented data-driven insights to stakeholders. Collaborated with development teams on mobile and web applications for core banking services. Created comprehensive wireframes and interactive prototypes that streamlined design reviews.

Education

UX/UI Design Foundations at Afe Babalola University
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) at Afe Babalola University
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Qualifications

Design Masterclass - Accessibility for UX/UI Designers
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
Design Masterclass - Advanced Prototyping
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
Design Masterclass - Agile for UX/UI Designers
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Other