Toluwanimi Akindahunsi

Toluwanimi Akindahunsi

Experienced Lead Product Designer & Manager

4 yrs experience · Paris, France · 30-40 hrs/week

About

With a background in UI/UX design, I have honed my skills through various roles where I spearheaded the design and development of innovative digital products. I’ve led end-to-end design for fintech, e-commerce, and web platforms, improving user engagement, retention, and conversion rates. I thrive on creating clean, user-centered solutions that deliver real business value. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, gaming, and hitting the gym.

Skills

DesignDesign SystemsDesign ThinkingFigmaInformation ArchitectureProduct DesignProduct StrategyPrototypingSketchUI/UX DesignUsability TestingUser FlowsUser Interface DesignUser-Centered DesignWireframing

Experience

  • Lead Product designer & Product manager · ivorypay05-01-2023 – 11-01-2024

    • Led a diverse team of 9 product and engineering professionals, achieving a 20% increase in project delivery efficiency and fostering personal growth. • Utilized user feedback to improve product experience, resulting in a 25% increase in user retention rate within a six-month period. • Spearheaded the development of an innovative crypto wallet feature, boosting transaction efficiency by 40%. • Led the redesign of a website that slashed bounce rates by 40%, boosting user engagement and interaction by 35% by improving how we communicate our value proposition in a more intuitive way.

  • UI/UX Design Specialist · XAEGIR08-01-2022 – 02-01-2023

    • Created wireframes and prototypes for Xaegir website that drove user engagement of over 1 million people in learning and obtaining information about Web3. • Developed innovative approaches to NFT marketplace through thoughtful brainstorming sessions, leading to a 80% improvement in user experience with smart-search capabilities and seamless support.

  • Founding Product designer · Ivorypay03-01-2022 – 04-01-2023

    • Designed a crypto-payment gateway connecting businesses to a global decentralized network with a 90% customer satisfaction rating based on survey conducted with over 20,000 transactions processed. • Conceptualized and designed an innovative e-commerce storefront, resulting in its adoption by over 2,000 businesses within 12 months of launch. • Constructed wireframes, hi- designs and working prototypes tailored to user needs for a B2B application. • Collaborated in problem-solving sessions resulting in an 85% increase in customer onboarding experience • Crafted investor-ready pitch decks, white-papers, social media banners and other business documents. • Managed a cross-functional team to achieve product objectives within a 6-month period from initial phase to launch of MVP and ensure UI designs were flawlessly implemented for maximum customer satisfaction.

  • UI/UX Designer · Bamyx Technologies10-01-2021 – 03-01-2022

    • Implemented design thinking methodology to streamline the creation of digital products that were both visually appealing and highly efficient; reduced development time by 40% • Used Figma to produce wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and user interfaces for product demonstrations. • Successfully revamped the Bamyx Technologies website, resulting in a 95% decrease in bounce rate and increased user retention. • Collaborated closely with agile cross-functional teams, including developers, writers, and designers, to ensure timely project completion. • Actively attended stand-ups and briefs to align with project requirements and goals.

  • Freelance Product Designer · Freelance10-01-2019 – 12-01-2021

    As a Freelance Product Designer, I provided design services to various clients, contributing to the creation of impactful and user-centric product designs.

Education

  • Université de technologie de CompiègneMaster's degree, UX design
  • Obafemi Awolowo UniversityBachelor, Computer Engineering

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