Olu Jegede

Olu Jegede

Product Designer | UI/UX Specialist | Creating User-Centred Designs

5 yrs experience · Dallas, TX · 30-40 hrs/week

About

Portfolio: https://olujegede.framer.website/ Hi, I'm Olumide, a Designer with over 4 years of dedication to crafting impactful solutions that enhance lives through data-driven, user-centric, and accessible designs. With a track record in SAAS, B2B, and B2C solution technologies, I have influenced the Fintech, E-commerce, Social Commerce, Lifestyle, and Health sectors. My goal is to create a more connected and easier-to-use world. My passion for design is fueled by a commitment to making technology more accessible and enjoyable for all users.

Skills

DesignDesign SystemsDesign ThinkingFigmaProduct DesignProduct StrategyPrototypingUI/UX DesignUX StrategyUser-Centered Design

Experience

  • Product Designer · ImmigrationBrief03-01-2025

    As a Product Designer at ImmigrationBrief, responsible for creating user-centered designs that enhance the user experience and meet business goals.

  • Design Mentor · Veet01-01-2024

    I provide support and mentorship to upcoming designers and help them be better at their craft.

  • Brand & Product Designer - Vencru Embedded · Vencru05-01-2024 – 01-01-2025

    Spearheaded the design and development of Vencru Embedded, a seamless accounting solution tailored for SMBs, Vertical SaaS providers, and financial institutions. Conducted in-depth user research, created personas, and mapped user journeys to address pain points and optimize workflows. Delivered a scalable embedded accounting solution that empowers SMB platforms to offer accounting features without overstretching their resources. Positioned Vencru Embedded as a unique market differentiator, addressing the critical gap in cash flow management and accounting for SMBs. Developed a comprehensive design system and reusable components to ensure visual and functional consistency across the platform.

  • Product Designer · Hedge08-01-2023 – 03-01-2024

    Leading cross-functional design efforts for a digital investment platform, focusing on user-centered experiences that drive engagement and streamline user's journey. Spearheaded research endeavors to understand the target users' pain points, motivations, and goals. Designed visually appealing and intuitive user-centered interface flows for onboarding, investment tracking, and fund participation. Worked alongside stakeholders and other team members to structure the platform’s content and navigation to ensure logical, seamless user flows. Managed production design, including a comprehensive design system, and collaborated with engineers, ensuring high-quality feature delivery.

  • UI/UX Designer · Vidor Inc.03-01-2022 – 10-01-2023

    Handled the design and launch of web platforms for diverse user groups, resulting in a 30% revenue increase, a 20% reduction in customer support issues, and a 15% improvement in user satisfaction. Collaborated with a cross-functional team, driving collaboration between product, engineering, and marketing departments; streamlined processes, resulting in a 25% reduction in time-to-market for product launches. Conducted evaluative testing and synthesized feedback into actionable design improvements, reducing bounce rates by 35%. Played a pivotal role in the streamlining of API and process integration flows with key partners, including Banks, Financial Institutions, PSBs, and Indicina — our credit decision partner, enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency.

Education

  • University of LagosBachelor of Science - BS, Microbiology, General

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