Somto Irechukwu
Abuja FCT,Choose...
Summary
Creative professional with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, complemented by proficiency in Canva/Capcut and PowerPoint/Google Slides.
Leverages video editing and motion design by using After Effects.
Committed to leveraging design skills to produce compelling visual content that enhances brand identity and engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Graphic Design Assistant
Stephanie John & Associates
Lagos
2020.03 - 2021.09
- Contributed to creative brainstorming sessions for innovative campaign ideas, leading to better market penetration.
- Edited raw images using Photoshop; enhanced visual appeal significantly.
- Designed eye-catching promotional materials to increase product sales.
- Streamlined design process, improving efficiency of the design team.
Founder
FanFits.ng
Abuja, Nigeria
2025.08 - 2026.06
- Post daily video content across Instagram, TikTok, threads, X, and Tumblr.
- Manage premium and custom movie-themed merch sales for followers.
- Maintain community presence for cinephiles with 30k+ followers across platforms.
Senior Brand Designer
DotYeti
, United States
2025.06 - 2026.06
- Handled client requests for ad creatives, whitepapers, e-books, prints, stationery, socials.
- Designed and created print materials, including stationery sets and promotional assets.
- Collaborated on larger projects and contributed to multiple 5 star studio ratings.
Lead Graphic Designer
Smokebox
Abuja, Nigeria
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Designed product ads and social media posts for the brand daily.
- Managed social media pages and updated content schedules regularly.
- Redesigned company policy handbooks and produced publish-ready revisions.
- Captured video and delivered videography and motion design assets for business.
- Edited video content using motion design for consistent brand presentation.
Lead Graphic Designer
Hill City Associates
Lagos, Nigeria
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Produced stationery designs and coordinated production for letterheads, binders, and notebooks.
- Managed creation of holiday and notable-day social media advertisements.
- Produced stationery designs and coordinated production for letterheads, binders, and notebooks.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Nnamdi The Designer
Abuja, Nigeria
2026.04 - Current
- Successfully completed the brand development and art direction project for Heliocare, a digital health services brand, and laid the foundation for the platform's UI design
- Developed brand strategy and visual identity for Connected Homes, a Nigerian property tech and real estate brand
- Created attention-grabbing graphics for social media posts leading to higher user engagement rates for NOOSH, and Fanfits.ng
Education
High School Diploma -
Stella Maris Schools
Garki, Abuja FCT 2007.01 - 2012.01
GCSEs - SSCE
Christ The King College
Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT 2012.01 - 2018.01
Bachelor of Laws -
Babcock University
Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State 2018.01 - 2023.01
Barrister at Law -
Nigerian Law School
Bwari, Abuja FCT 2023.01 - 2025.01
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Digital illustration
- Graphic design tools
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- PowerPoint/Google Slides
- Branding and logo design
- Interactive media designing
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Freelance Graphic Designer
Nnamdi The Designer
2026.04 - Current
Founder
FanFits.ng
2025.08 - 2026.06
Senior Brand Designer
DotYeti
2025.06 - 2026.06
Barrister at Law -
Nigerian Law School
2023.01 - 2025.01
Lead Graphic Designer
Smokebox
2023.01 - 2024.01
Lead Graphic Designer
Hill City Associates
2022.01 - 2023.01
Graphic Design Assistant
Stephanie John & Associates
2020.03 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Laws -
Babcock University
2018.01 - 2023.01
GCSEs - SSCE
Christ The King College
2012.01 - 2018.01
High School Diploma -
Stella Maris Schools
2007.01 - 2012.01