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Valerie Nwosu

Valerie Nwosu

Nigeria

Summary

Innovative and detail-oriented Product Designer with over two years of hands-on experience in UX/UI design, prototyping, and user-centered research. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing design tools like Figma and Canva to create visually compelling and functional interfaces. Proven track record in leading design projects from concept to completion, enhancing user engagement and streamlining design processes. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of design solutions

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Product designer

Scrum master africa
Lagos
09.2023 - Current
  • Utilized FigJam to create user architecture, user flows, and wireframes, enhancing collaboration with stakeholders and improving design efficiency
  • Developed a design system to ensure consistency and efficiency throughout the design process
  • Solely designed a visually appealing and functional website and dashboard.

Junior product designer

Clubzella
Lagos
04.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated on the redesign of the ClubZella landing page, resulting in a more visually appealing interface and enhanced user engagement
  • Worked closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of product design, leading to a 25% reduction in development time and a 15% increase in product quality
  • Assisted in designing Spirit Warz comic characters and comic book covers
  • Supported the research team in developing products tailored to accommodate the diaspora
  • Utilized Canva and Figma for graphic design, creating visually compelling product concepts
  • Conducted usability testing to refine UI/UX, improving overall user experience.
  • Planned and prioritised well to complete design projects within deadlines for fast product turnarounds.

Product designer

44 Bukaz
Lagos
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Directed the full redesign of the 44 Bukaz website, achieving a 45% increase in user engagement and retention
  • Developed and implemented extensive usability testing procedures, pinpointing critical areas for UI enhancements
  • Performed in-depth UX research, utilizing findings to inform and optimize design processes
  • Created user stories and user flows to accurately capture and address customer needs
  • Contributed to product strategy and roadmap planning
  • Established and maintained a comprehensive design system and style guide, leading to a 20% improvement in design efficiency and consistency.

Product designer

Scholarpay
Lagos
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Solely managed the research and documentation processes for the student loan management system
  • Engineered and upheld a functional design system, augmenting the overall efficiency and quality of the product
  • Crafted sketches, wireframes, and prototypes as communicative tools for design concepts, yielding a 15% decrease in design duration and fostering enhanced collaboration with stakeholders
  • Designed visually captivating and operationally effective interfaces for the product.

Prototyping

Chasebyte
Lagos
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Engaged in collaborative efforts pertaining to the prototyping and foundational groundwork of the Chasebyte website
  • Contributed significantly to the establishment and refinement of the design system, thereby enhancing both the efficiency of the design process and the overall visual appeal of the website's interface.

UX writer - intern

Univelicty
Lagos
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Spearheaded the research team's endeavors in conducting user research tailored to emergency-based scenarios, subsequently guiding the development of a digital solution to assist users
  • Implemented FigJam for wireframing purposes, fostering a notable 25% enhancement in team design efficiency.

Education

Computer science - Computer Science

Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria
11.2019 - 05.2022

Classification: Second class upper

Skills

  • Design software - Figma, Canva
  • User Experience (UX) Design
  • User Interface (UI) Design
  • Wireframing
  • Design thinking
  • Prototyping

Timeline

Product designer - 44 Bukaz
04.2024 - 05.2024
Product designer - Scholarpay
04.2024 - 05.2024
Prototyping - Chasebyte
03.2024 - 03.2024
Product designer - Scrum master africa
09.2023 - Current
Junior product designer - Clubzella
04.2023 - Current
UX writer - intern - Univelicty
09.2021 - 12.2021
Baze University - Computer science, Computer Science
11.2019 - 05.2022

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