About
Highly accomplished Product Designer with over 5 years of experience in creating intuitive web and mobile experiences, specializing in UI/UX design, visual guidelines, and design system development. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaborations, drive product launches, and significantly enhance internal UX processes. Seeking to leverage expertise in design strategy and execution to deliver impactful product solutions.
Work
Little App
|Product Designer
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Summary
Currently serves as a Product Designer, leading the development of internal style guides and design patterns for web and mobile applications while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance UX processes and product launches across East and West Africa.
Highlights
Led the development and maintenance of internal style guides and new design patterns in Figma, ensuring design consistency and efficiency for web and mobile applications.
Created comprehensive visual guidelines for fellow designers, overseeing production specifications and facilitating design reviews with key stakeholders across the app.
Collaborated closely with product managers, developers, and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of design solutions and alignment with business objectives.
Contributed as Creative Lead and Visual Designer, playing a critical role in launching Marcom artworks, Keynote templates, and Sales Proposals, directly supporting the Sales Team.
Developed and implemented various design assets to advance internal UX processes, streamlining workflows and improving user experience across products in East and West Africa.
KOFISI Africa Sunbird
|Creative Designer
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Summary
Managed the end-to-end creative design process, from concept development to project completion, for diverse client briefs.
Highlights
Researched and synthesized information to develop strategic creative concepts for assigned briefs, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
Designed and illustrated rough layouts for art and copy, translating conceptual ideas into compelling visual representations.
Coordinated effectively with relevant internal and external parties to ensure timely and successful project completion.
Tell-Em PR
|Creative Designer
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Summary
Executed comprehensive desktop publishing and visual presentation development, serving as a key liaison and project manager for special creative initiatives.
Highlights
Executed desktop publishing and developed impactful visual presentations, ensuring high-quality design and content delivery.
Proofread and edited copy for spelling, grammar, and layout, implementing necessary changes to maintain professional standards.
Served as a primary liaison between departments and external agencies, fostering effective communication and project coordination.
Managed special projects, including planning and coordinating presentations and information dissemination, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Education
Nairobits
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Diploma
Graphic Design & Media
Courses
Initiated and contributed to several experimental design projects, showcasing innovative problem-solving.
Developed a thesis project envisioning future technological advancements (both worst and best-case scenarios) through an African lens.
Skills
Design
Illustration, UI Graphics, Strategy & Vision Presentations, User Flows, Concept Sketching, Wireframing, Mock-ups, Motion Design (After Effects), Style Guides, Brand Guidelines.
Prototyping
Rapid Prototyping, Figma.
Collaboration & Soft Skills
Design Critique Facilitation, Self-starter, Detail-Oriented, Flexible.
References
Amie Willenberg
CEO - Harambee Schools Kenya | willenbergamie81@gmail.com | +254 790 773 371
Karungari Kahende
Head of Retention & Optimization - Little | kahendek@gmail.com | +254 700 716 610