Olalekan Aleem

Over 7 years of agency and in-house experience in graphic design, brand identity systems, typography, and art direction, gained across Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Agency-side art direction on financial services, FMCG, real estate, and non-profit accounts, including spearheading the visual direction for a national bank's merger and acquisition communications. Strong background in developing complex page layouts, editorial design, and high-impact visual structures for agency clients across print and digital channels.

Proven skills in advanced grid systems, typographical hierarchy, digital layout composition, and multi-channel marketing design. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and nurture cross-functional teams of designers while fostering a culture of constructive, actionable feedback. User experience User Interface certification track in User Experience (UX/UI) and interaction design frameworks.

Professional communication skills include fluency in English and elementary proficiency (A2 CEFR) in French.

Computer skills include: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects), Figma, 3D design software (Blender), MS Office.

Art Director - DUO (Digital & Experiential Agency) - Lagos, Nigeria (remote)

(2025-01)

• Lead design across multiple agency client accounts spanning agriculture and animal feed brands, consumer campaigns, and non-profit advocacy work.
• Developed social media campaigns, pitch decks, and brand visual systems for broadcast and media clients, including The Lady Woman Show.
• Designed 3D experiential environments for product launch events and interactive brand spaces, including projects delivered in Rwanda and Uganda.
• Directed NGO campaign work advocating for women's rights, translating advocacy briefs into coherent visual campaigns.

Digital Brand & Layout Designer (Contractor) - MHS Pallets - Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

Ongoing Contracted to build the visual identity, website interface layouts, and digital brand footprint for a local Canadian enterprise launch.

• Designed a cohesive social media design library with distinct typographic and promotional layouts.

Art Director - Image and Time (Creative Agency) - Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Nigeria

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

• Spearheaded art and visual direction on the Union Bank account — one of Nigeria's major financial institutions — across major and digital campaigns.
• Led the visual direction for the Union Bank × Titan Trust Bank merger and the subsequent UBN acquisition communications, translating a fast-moving, high-stakes M&A brief into a coherent campaign for internal and external audiences.
• Delivered the Union Bank Palli promotional refresh and directed the visual approach for the bank's sonic identity programme.
• Led the UI/UX redesign of M36, the bank's investment application.
• Designed social content, including short-form animation, for Mr Biggs (FMCG); played a significant role in the agency's successful UAC Foods pitch.

Graphic & Multimedia Designer - VOX Global (Omnicom PR Group) - Washington, D.C., United States

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Produced graphic design and editorial layouts on behalf of agency clients, including corporate PR accounts for AT&T, Bank of America, and Walmart.
• Transformed corporate PR data, whitepapers, and presentation briefs into clear, typographically optimized layouts for media distribution and stakeholder reports.
• Contributed wireframes, site flow, and mobile interpretation for the Animal Supply website.

Graphic Design Volunteer - HOWJ (Global Non-Profit Organization)

(2020-01)

• Design digital marketing materials, typographically sharp layouts, and social media graphics supporting donor engagement and mission awareness.
• Assist the internal communications team with digital asset layouts.

Master of Arts - Advertising - Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) (2017-01 - 2019-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation - Bournemouth University (2012-01 - 2017-12)