Hello, I’m Samuel Obembe, a Creative & Art Director / Visual Storyteller based in Lagos, Nigeria. I craft compelling visual content for print, digital, and social platforms, with over seven years of experience partnering with brands to build strong identities and engaging campaigns. I’m passionate about brand identity, motion design, photography, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and impact. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead end-to-end creative projects, and enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals that resonate with audiences. I’m open to remote roles and relocation sponsorship to help brands reach their goals.

Samuel Obembe

Hello, I’m Samuel Obembe, a Creative & Art Director / Visual Storyteller based in Lagos, Nigeria. I craft compelling visual content for print, digital, and social platforms, with over seven years of experience partnering with brands to build strong identities and engaging campaigns. I’m passionate about brand identity, motion design, photography, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and impact. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead end-to-end creative projects, and enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals that resonate with audiences. I’m open to remote roles and relocation sponsorship to help brands reach their goals.

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Hello, I’m Samuel Obembe, a Creative & Art Director / Visual Storyteller based in Lagos, Nigeria. I craft compelling visual content for print, digital, and social platforms, with over seven years of experience partnering with brands to build strong identities and engaging campaigns. I’m passionate about brand identity, motion design, photography, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and impact.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead end-to-end creative projects, and enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals that resonate with audiences. I’m open to remote roles and relocation sponsorship to help brands reach their goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Visual Storyteller at Euphoria Restaurant & Silenzio Club (Under Sujimoto Holdings)
December 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end creative direction for social media campaigns; produced visuals that supported events and brand positioning; coordinated photography, videography, and design assets across platforms.
Graphic Designer / Motion Designer at Tap Tap Send
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Remote role; designed social media assets and motion graphics to support fintech campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Motion Designer at TapTap Send
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Designed high-quality social media content including carousels and flyers; created multiple motion graphics for digital ads and campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Motion Designer at Tap Tap Send (Fintech)
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Remote role focusing on high-quality social media content (carousels, flyers) and motion graphics for digital ads and campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Motion Designer
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Remote/consultant roles focusing on branding, visual storytelling, and motion graphics for fintech and hospitality clients.
Art Director / Visual Story Teller at Square Meter Global
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led end-to-end creative direction for digital content across social and web platforms; produced and supervised weekly designs, short-form videos, and photography aligned with brand positioning; directed lifestyle and property shoots from concept to post-production; managed Instagram strategy, content calendar, and performance optimization; collaborated with marketing and sales to align visuals with lead-generation goals.
Art Director at Square Meter Global (Construction)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led end-to-end creative direction for digital content across social and web platforms. Produced and supervised weekly designs, short-form videos, and photography aligned with brand positioning. Managed a hybrid team to deliver consistent brand storytelling.
Creative Director / Visual Storyteller at Squaremeter Global (Construction)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led end-to-end creative direction for digital content across social and web platforms. Produced and supervised weekly designs, short-form videos, and photography aligned with brand positioning. Directed lifestyle and property shoots from concept to post-production. Managed Instagram strategy, content calendar, and performance optimization. Collaborated with marketing and sales to align visuals with lead-gen goals.
Graphic Designer at Packago (Courier Service)
July 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed marketing materials and digital assets; contributed to branding and promotional visuals.
Art Lead / Visual Designer at Euphoria Restaurant & Silenzio Club (Under Sujimoto Holdings)
December 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
Led weekly creative direction for digital content across social platforms; conceptualized promotional campaigns for themed nights and events; ensured brand consistency across digital touchpoints.
Creative Director / Visual Storyteller at Self-Employed (Lagos, Nigeria)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led creative direction and visual storytelling for clients; developed brand identities and campaigns; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Graphic Designer / Motion Designer at Yolo Lounge & Company
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2024
Designed marketing materials including banners, flyers, proposals, and tags. Managed full design lifecycle from concept to production. Collaborated with marketing and sales to align visuals with lead-gen goals.
Videographer at HFCC
May 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020
Official videographer; developed engaging visual content for exhibitions and social media; created rough sketches and concepts for various campaigns.
Official Videographer at HFCC
May 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020
Developed engaging visual content for exhibitions and social media. Created rough sketches and concepts for campaigns. Produced motion graphics for ad campaigns and web assets.

Education

Computer Science at Ekiti State University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Ekiti State University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Ekiti State University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Ekiti State University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Ekiti State University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Best Employee Award - Yolo Lounge
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Retail