Experience Behind. Impact Ahead.

Senior UI/UX Designer with 6+ years of experience crafting intuitive, accessible digital products across FinTech, E-commerce, SaaS, and B2B platforms. I translate complex business and user needs into elegant, scalable design solutions that drive engagement, usability, and growth.

Education

  • PGD, Computer Science — University of Lagos (2021)

  • UI/UX Design — Stutern Graduate Accelerator (2018)

  • BSc, Chemistry — University of Ilorin (2017)

Experience

Freelance Senior UI/UX Designer

Remote | July 2024 – Present

  • Partner with startups and founders to design end-to-end digital products, design systems, and high-conversion marketing websites.

  • Create high-fidelity UI, prototypes, and scalable components using Figma and Adobe tools.

  • Delivered standout projects including Bible Buddy, a motion-driven learning platform for children, and a Football & Cricket App, designing dashboards, onboarding flows, and visual identity from the ground up.

Senior UI/UX Designer — Pawatech
Remote | Jan 2021 – July 2024

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams across Europe and Africa to deliver user-centered solutions, increasing engagement by 20%.

  • Led usability testing and UX research initiatives, improving user satisfaction by 15% through data-driven design decisions.

  • Strengthened accessibility across web and mobile products, improving WCAG compliance by 22%.

  • Built and maintained design systems that reduced development time by 18% and ensured cross-platform consistency.

  • Produced detailed design documentation to support developers and streamline delivery.

UI/UX Designer — KongaPay
Lagos | Jul 2019 – Dec 2020

  • Improved fintech user flows, reducing transaction time by 20% and increasing retention.

  • Collaborated with engineering and marketing teams on feature design, contributing to a 25% increase in monthly revenue and 30% growth in active users.

  • Designed responsive, mobile-first interfaces that boosted cross-platform engagement by 18%.

UI/UX Designer — Suregifts
Lagos | Jun 2018 – Jul 2019

  • Designed wireframes and prototypes that streamlined internal approval workflows by 20%.

  • Led UI design for B2B transaction products, reducing response time by 35% and improving customer satisfaction.

Skills

  • End-to-End Product Design (Discovery → Delivery)

  • UX Research, Usability Testing, Journey Mapping

  • Responsive Web & Mobile Design (B2B & B2C)

  • Design Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping

  • Visual Design, Branding, Accessibility (WCAG)

  • Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Framer, Webflow, Notion, Jira, Slack

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Projects

  • Ultimate Football & Cricket App
    Designed onboarding, dashboards, and visual identity from scratch, delivering a scalable and engaging sports experience.

  • Fintech & SaaS Platforms
    Led UX improvements across payments, dashboards, and internal tools, focusing on usability, performance, and accessibility.

Volunteering

  • UI/UX Design Mentor & Teaching Assistant — Stutern

    Mentored aspiring designers, guiding them through UX fundamentals and portfolio development.

  • Vice President, ICX — AIESEC Ilorin

    Led a 12-person team delivering community-impact projects and managing international volunteer programs.

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Copyright 2026 by Olawale Onifade

Copyright 2026 by Olawale Onifade

Copyright 2026 by Olawale Onifade

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