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Faruq Aremu

UI/UX Designer
Lagos

Summary


Offering solid foundation in design principles and keen eye for aesthetics, eager to learn and thrive in dynamic environment. Contributes background in visual design and talent for understanding user needs and translating them into effective design solutions. Ready to use and develop skills in wireframing, prototyping, and user research in UI/UX Design role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

UI/UX Designer

Grocred
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Negotiated project scope with teams to align expectations on deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements for successful completion
  • Conducted comprehensive user research to identify needs, leading to the development of more user-centric products
  • Researched industry trends and competitor analysis to inform design decisions
  • Established a design system to standardize UI components and patterns, promoting consistency across the product suite
  • Designed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals from scratch for Grocred's app and website using Figma in 10 days
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between design and development

UI/UX Designer

Admos Media
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed wireframes and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas to stakeholders and team members.
  • Designed user flows, ensuring seamless transitions between different stages of the user journey.
  • Worked closely with marketing teams to align branding elements within the UI/UX design.
  • Created style guides and design systems to maintain consistency across all platforms and products.
  • Collaborated with developers to implement responsive design, improving accessibility on various devices.
  • Consistently met project deadlines by managing time efficiently and prioritizing tasks according to importance levels.

UI/UX Design Intern

iT8
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Developed comprehensive style guides and design systems to ensure consistency across all platforms and products
  • Partnered with developers to implement responsive design, enhancing accessibility across various devices
  • Consistently achieved project deadlines by efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks based on importance
  • Mentored 2 junior designers by providing guidance on UI/UX design best practices and techniques
  • Updated existing designs based on changes in technology trends or customer feedback

Education

School Of Product - UI/UX Design, Product Design

Altschool Africa
06.2022 - 07.2023

UI/UX Design

Sqi College of ICT
Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
09-2023

Skills

User Research

Timeline

UI/UX Designer

Grocred
06.2024 - 12.2024

UI/UX Designer

Admos Media
04.2024 - 10.2024

UI/UX Design Intern

iT8
06.2023 - 10.2023

School Of Product - UI/UX Design, Product Design

Altschool Africa
06.2022 - 07.2023

UI/UX Design

Sqi College of ICT
Faruq AremuUI/UX Designer