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Innovative product designer with a passion for creating user centered technology solutions
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Angelica Raphael

Innovative product designer with a passion for creating user centered technology solutions
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Pluto
University of Jos
Abuja, Nigeria

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Industrial Designer
    Product Manager
  • Fields
    Design
    Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Work experience
    4-6 years (4-6 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    Product Strategy
    Usability Testing
    Design Thinking
    Leadership
    Communication
    Problem Solving
    Design System
    User Research
    Visual design
    Prototyping
  • Languages
    English
    Professional
    French
    Intermediate
  • Highest level of education

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Product Designer (UI/UX)
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Full-time freelancer

Work Experience

Senior product Designer

Pluto
Full-time
Jul 2023 - Present
- Co-founded Pluto, a music collaboration platform, as Senior Product Designer. - Defined product vision and strategy, focusing on empowering musicians through technology. - Designed an intuitive, cross-platform interface and led feature development. - Implemented iterative design processes, user research, and cross-functional collaboration for product development.

Product Designer

Mymekanic zone
Part-time
Apr 2023 - May 2023
2 mos
- Led the redesign of MyMechanic Zone's website as the principal Product Designer, enhancing the user experience and service accessibility. - Achieved a 15% increase in user engagement, a 10% rise in service bookings, and a 12% boost in spare parts sales. Reduced bounce rates by 8%, and garnered a 90% positive user feedback rate on the improved platform. - Applied a user-centric design approach, including research, wireframes, and prototypes. Collaborated closely with development teams for seamless implementation and ongoing enhancements post-launch.

Senior Product Designer

MonieQuest
Contract
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
3 mos
- Spearheaded a successful redesign of MonieQuest as the lead Product Designer, enhancing user experience and financial management capabilities. - Applied a user-centric design philosophy, from comprehensive research to wireframes and prototypes. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams for development, ensuring continuous improvements post-launch - Achieved a 20% boost in user engagement, a 15% increase in new user sign-ups, and a 12% rise in savings goal completion rates. Reduced user churn by 10%, and earned a 92% positive user feedback rate on the redesigned interface.

UX/UI Designer

nHub
Temporary
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
5 mos
- Trained 30+ students in UX/UI, covering research, wireframing, and prototyping. - Led "Pharmalink" medical website design, prioritizing user needs and accessibility. - Successfully bridged education and practical design for impactful outcomes. - Committed to ongoing UX/UI work and mentorship in the field.

Junior Product Designer

Zuri Internship
Internship
Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
1 yr 2 mos
Lagos, Nigeria
- Completed multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and applying user-centric design principles. - Transitioned into a mentorship role, guiding a team of 17+ product designers, and assumed leadership positions on select projects. - Conducted user research, usability testing, and addressed complex design challenges, ensuring solutions met project objectives. - Stayed updated on industry trends, enhanced design processes, and produced comprehensive documentation to facilitate project development.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Computer Science
2019 - 2024
Description
As a BSc in Computer Science and Product Design enthusiast, I bring a unique blend of technical acumen, IoT proficiency, and design thinking. My education emphasizes innovation, adaptability, and enhancing user experiences through technology.
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Other
Product Design, User Researcher
2022 - 2023
Description
As a Google Certified Product Designer, I've mastered user-centered design principles, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in design tools and design thinking, I create user-friendly, innovative solutions that align with business goals.
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Other
Design Thinking Partitioner
2022 - 2022
Description
Certified as an IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, I've mastered user-centered problem-solving, collaboration, rapid prototyping, and empathetic research. My training emphasizes client-centric solutions, and I'm committed to applying these skills for innovation and user-centricity in my work.

Licenses & Certifications

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Google
Issued Nov 2022
No Expiration Date
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IBM
Issued Mar 2022
No Expiration Date