Ekene Smart Joseph
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Ekene Smart Joseph

Product Designer and Webflow Dev in Ibadan, Oyo State - Nigeria, He/him

Actively looking for remote opportunities

8 months ago

About

Hello!

I am a T-shaped Product Designer and Webflow Expert with over 3 years of experience in creating user-friendly and visually stunning application interfaces. I excel in collaborating with project teams to deliver exceptional user experiences, leveraging thorough user research and a meticulous design process.

I specialize in crafting intuitive and engaging designs, with a strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Webflow and the Finsweet's Client-First framework.

Let's connect and explore how I can bring my expertise to your team!

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Work Experience

2023 — Now
Oyo - Nigeria
  • Designed internal experiences that improved employee productivity and streamlined workflows.

  • Developed the company's HR system and

  • Revamped the Commodity Grading System, a product used internally for grading and enhancing the grading procedure for the company’s key selling products.

  • Enhanced the company’s design system for consistent and efficient user interactions.

- Skills: Design Systems, Collaboration, User Interface, Agile Systems

2023 — 2024
Berlin - Germany
  • Led projects focused on reducing users' carbon footprints through user-centered design.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create impactful and sustainable designs.

- Skills: Research, Collaboration, User Interface, Carbon Emission Knowledge

2022 — 2022
Product Designer - Freelance at Cloudeasy Club
India
  • Designed a Q&A-based community application for developers using a “design-first-test-later” approach.

  • Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure design solutions met business objectives.

- Skills: Research, Collaboration, User Interface, Stakeholder Interviews

2019 — 2022
Printer Assistant at InterPrint Computers and Graphics Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
  1. Operated printing equipment efficiently and safely.

  2. Ensured high-quality control standards were consistently met.

  3. Contributed to the streamlined and efficient operation of the printing press.

Writing

2023

My learnings about token IDs and its implication while considering user login security in an ongoing PMS project.

Education

2024 — 2024
Online

My current journey in mastering JavaScript has led me to take a deep dive into HTML and CSS, which has strengthened my understanding of how to create user-friendly and visually stunning interfaces. As part of this learning process, I’m actively participating in a JavaScript Bootcamp to build a solid foundation in the language and further enhance my coding skills. This comprehensive approach will allow me to continue providing top-notch design solutions that are both practical and visually appealing.

2021 — 2024
Online (Nigeria)

Since January 2021, I've been fueling my passion for user experience by pursuing a four-year English Language Studies degree through a distance learning program. This program is expected to be completed by June 2025, and the flexibility it offers allows me to keep growing professionally while honing my communication skills – a critical asset for any product designer.

The program's emphasis on clear and concise language aligns perfectly with the need to create intuitive user interfaces. Additionally, exploring the nuances of different languages provides valuable insights into user behavior across diverse markets. I believe these combined skills will make me a well-rounded product designer.

2023 — 2023
Webflow Hands-on Mentorship (Client First Framework) at TheWebflowGuy
Online

Hands-on mentorship to master Finsweet's Client-First framework and how to better use it for scalability of Webflow projects.

2022 — 2022
Online

• Excelled in Google UX classes with an average of 90% on assignments.
• Remarkably completed the following courses: Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design, Start the UX Design Process, Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes, Conduct
UX Research and Test Early Concepts.

2022 — 2022
User Experience Design at The UX Lady School of Design
Online

• User Experience, User Research and Testing
• Wireframes, Prototypes and Heuristic Analysis