Ndifreke Akpan

Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with hands-on experience designing digital and print visuals for branding, marketing campaigns, and social media content. Skilled in creating engaging graphics, layouts, and visual identities using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and motion tools. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing multiple projects, and delivering high-impact designs aligned with brand standards and business goals.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed (2022-03 – Present)

Delivered visual design solutions for 30+ clients including startups, SMEs, and personal brands, meeting diverse branding and marketing objectives.

• Delivered visual design solutions for 30+ clients including startups, SMEs, and personal brands, meeting diverse branding and marketing objectives.
• Designed 300+ digital and print assets (social media posts, banners, flyers, brochures, ads), increasing client engagement by 25–60% across platforms.
• Solved brand inconsistency challenges by developing cohesive visual identities, improving brand recognition and trust for multiple clients.
• Created high-converting social media ad creatives, supporting paid campaigns and boosting click-through rates for marketing initiatives.
• Produced animated graphics, GIFs, and motion visuals to enhance content performance and audience retention.
• Translated vague client ideas into clear design concepts through research, wireframing, and visual storytelling.
• Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Maintained organized design files, naming conventions, and backups to ensure seamless revisions and scalability.
• Incorporated client feedback efficiently, reducing revision cycles and improving delivery turnaround time.
• Collaborated with marketers and content creators to align visual assets with campaign goals, SEO strategy, and audience targeting.

Graduate Assistant (NYSC) at West African Examinations Council (WAEC) (2024-01 – Present)

Designed professional documents, reports, and presentation materials to improve internal communication clarity.

• Designed professional documents, reports, and presentation materials to improve internal communication clarity.
• Applied layout design and visual hierarchy to enhance readability and information delivery.
• Supported administrative teams with visually structured content and digital documentation.

IT / Design Support Intern (SIWES) at Sydnet Solutions Limited (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Assisted in creating promotional materials and digital banners for marketing campaigns.

• Assisted in creating promotional materials and digital banners for marketing campaigns.
• Supported image editing, content visuals, and asset management for client projects.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science – University of Calabar (2020-01 – 2024-12)