Nwabueze Ugochukwu Austin - Creative & Ui/ux Designer

About

Highly skilled Creative and UI/UX Designer with 10 years of experience, specializing in branding, print, and digital design, including 3 years dedicated to user-centered web and mobile interfaces. Proven ability to deliver visually compelling designs that enhance user experience, drive brand recognition, and achieve critical business objectives across diverse industries.

Work Experience

Creative Designer

Freelance

Jan 2016 - May 2024

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NG

Led end-to-end design projects for over 50 clients across diverse industries, delivering custom solutions that enhanced brand recognition and user engagement.

Collaborated with over 50 diverse clients spanning tech, fashion, real estate, and e-commerce, delivering custom design solutions that significantly enhanced brand recognition and customer engagement.
Developed intuitive UI/UX designs for websites and mobile applications, leveraging user research, wireframing, and prototyping with Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch to optimize usability and accessibility.
Managed comprehensive project lifecycles from initial client communication to final delivery, ensuring design consistency and responsiveness across platforms through close collaboration with developers.
Continuously improved creative output and design methodologies by actively maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, tools, and emerging technologies.

Brand Identity Designer

Framework Communications LTD

Jun 2008 - Dec 2013

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NG

Spearheaded the development and evolution of brand identities, creating visually consistent and compelling designs that bolstered market presence and supported sales initiatives.

Led the development and evolution of Framework Communications' brand identity, ensuring visual consistency across all digital and print touchpoints to significantly strengthen brand recognition.
Created comprehensive brand guidelines, including logos, typography, color schemes, and visual language, which served as a foundation for consistent brand representation.
Designed impactful marketing collateral such as brochures, pitch decks, and promotional materials, directly supporting sales and outreach initiatives and enhancing professional image.
Collaborated closely with stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into compelling visual designs, contributing to the company's market presence and professional image.

Education

Business Education

Ambrose Ali University

Sep 2017 - Sep 2021

Ekpoma, Edo State, NG

Skills

Visual Design

Adobe Photoshop
Image Editing
Photo Manipulation
UI Mockups
Social Media Creatives
Digital Campaigns
Adobe Illustrator
Logo Design
Vector Illustrations
Infographics
Icon Sets
Adobe After Effects
Motion Graphics
UI Animations
Promotional Videos
Microinteractions

Branding & Identity

Visual Identity Systems
Brand Guidelines
Color Palettes
Typography
Brand Storytelling
Brand Narratives

Project Management

End-to-End Project Lifecycles
Client Communication
Time Management
Revisions
Timely Delivery

Collaboration & Agile

Cross-functional Collaboration
Developer Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Agile Design
Iterative Environments
Feedback Integration

Communication

Visual Communication
Verbal Communication
Concept Pitching
Rationale Explanation

UI/UX Design

Wireframing
Prototyping
User Flows
Interactive Prototypes
High-Fidelity Designs
Web Interfaces
Mobile Interfaces
Figma
Adobe XD
Sketch
User-Centered Design
User Research
Personas
Usability Testing

Design Systems

Scalable Design Systems
Visual Consistency
Development Efficiency
Figma Team Libraries
Components
Auto Layout
Design Tokens

Interests

Hobbies

Literature
Environmental Conservation
Art