I am a highly creative and versatile professional with over 6 years of experience in film/video editing and user experience design. I hold a PhD and Master's in Visual Communication and Multimedia Design, and I am passionate about combining visual storytelling with enhancing user engagement. I have expertise in post-production workflows, storytelling, visual pacing, and UI/UX design across web and mobile platforms. I am adept at using industry-standard tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Figma, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. I enjoy collaborating with directors, developers, and machine learning teams to deliver captivating visual content and innovative design solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, particularly in AI video production automation, to stay at the forefront of creative technology.

UGWUOKE ODINAKA

I am a highly creative and versatile professional with over 6 years of experience in film/video editing and user experience design. I hold a PhD and Master's in Visual Communication and Multimedia Design, and I am passionate about combining visual storytelling with enhancing user engagement. I have expertise in post-production workflows, storytelling, visual pacing, and UI/UX design across web and mobile platforms. I am adept at using industry-standard tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Figma, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. I enjoy collaborating with directors, developers, and machine learning teams to deliver captivating visual content and innovative design solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, particularly in AI video production automation, to stay at the forefront of creative technology.

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I am a highly creative and versatile professional with over 6 years of experience in film/video editing and user experience design. I hold a PhD and Master’s in Visual Communication and Multimedia Design, and I am passionate about combining visual storytelling with enhancing user engagement. I have expertise in post-production workflows, storytelling, visual pacing, and UI/UX design across web and mobile platforms.

I am adept at using industry-standard tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Figma, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. I enjoy collaborating with directors, developers, and machine learning teams to deliver captivating visual content and innovative design solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, particularly in AI video production automation, to stay at the forefront of creative technology.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director / Film & Video Editor at Odinaka Visuals – Lagos, Nigeria
February 1, 2020 - June 18, 2024
Edited documentaries, commercials, music videos, and narrative shorts using Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve. Trained junior editors and provided structured feedback on pacing and storytelling. Worked with producers and directors to align final cuts with artistic vision. Annotated footage and created structured workflows to support AI-based editing research projects.
UX Designer / UI Consultant (Freelance) at Remote Clients (US & Europe)
September 1, 2019 - June 18, 2024
Designed responsive interfaces and user flows for fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS clients. Built wireframes and prototypes in Figma; improved usability across web/mobile platforms. Conducted user research and A/B testing to inform design iterations. Delivered UI design systems for developers and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Post-Production Assistant (Intern) at EbonyLife TV – Lagos, Nigeria
June 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018
Assisted senior editors in syncing audio and visuals for prime-time TV productions. Organized media assets and contributed to trailer and teaser production. Supported sound/image integration tasks under tight production timelines.
Graphic Designer / UX Design Intern at Softcom – Lagos, Nigeria
July 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017
Contributed to UI mockups and social media creatives for tech products. Collaborated with developers and product managers during Agile sprints. Learned practical UX methods and applied design thinking to MVP builds.

Education

PhD at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Master of Fine Arts at University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor of Arts at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate – Coursera
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Adobe Certified Expert: Premiere Pro, After Effects
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Figma Advanced Design Masterclass – Skillshare
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
AI for Creatives: Data Annotation & Model Training
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services