Ayodeji Akintilo
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Elevate Your Brand Strategy | Ex-DocuSign & MongoDB Creative Leader
Studied at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Works at Expel
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Ayodeji’s Business Operations & Strategy Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
Ayodeji has helped clients get into these companies:
Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in design strategy and user experience, I've held leadership roles at top companies like DocuSign, MongoDB, and Navan, where I spearheaded transformative branding and design initiatives. My expertise lies in crafting compelling visual narratives and enhancing user engagement, as demonstrated by a 40% increase in user engagement at Secureframe. As a coach, I've guided professionals in business strategy and operations, helping them leverage design thinking to drive business success. Let's connect to explore how I can help you elevate your strategic approach and achieve your career goals!
Ayodeji can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
Business Strategy Development
Competitive Analysis
Cover Letters
Financial Analysis
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Market Research
Negotiation Skills
Networking Strategy
Operations Management
Process Improvement
Project Management
Resume Review
Work Experience
Consultant, User Experience Designer
Expel
February 2025 - Present
Design Strategist
AppOmni
December 2024 - Present
Designer
Apollo.io
August 2024 - November 2024
- Led branding strategies for Apollo’s GraphQL Summit, significantly enhancing the visual narrative and engagement experiences. - Championed the development of cohesive design materials using Figma, ensuring brand consistency across multiple digital touchpoints.
Creative Director
Secureframe
October 2022 - February 2024
Hiring Manager
- Increased **user engagement by 40%** through strategic improvements in interface design and functionality. Specific design changes included [*details of changes and their impact*]. - Led the design of user-centric templates and landing pages, optimizing digital marketing tools. - Developed scalable design systems across digital platforms. - Designed and implemented HubSpot email templates and landing pages with light CSS/HTML, optimizing demand generation programs and improving mobile responsiveness for accessibility.
Design Director
Navan
July 2019 - October 2022
Hiring Manager
- Redesigned partnership campaigns with Visa and Lufthansa, elevating the brand and enriching the user experience. - Directed visual and brand equity strategies for partnership campaigns with Visa and The Lufthansa Group, enhancing the overall brand experience and alignment. - Revved up the design and strategy for Traverse, a blockbuster bash for travel and expense wizards, boosting brand visibility.
Creative Director
MongoDB
May 2015 - September 2018
Hiring Manager
- Revamped MongoDB's entire online vibe, turning it into a user-friendly and visually stunning masterpiece. - Implemented scalable design systems that boosted the platform’s usability and market appeal. - Designed a show-stopping booth for MongoDB at AWS re:Invent, ramping up visibility and engagement.
Senior Creative Director
DocuSign
May 2012 - May 2015
Hiring Manager
- Led designs that integrated seamlessly with platforms like Salesforce and Microsoft, expanding utility and enhancing user interactions. - Led the design for merging DocuSign's eSignature capabilities with Microsoft's Office 365, Dynamics 365, and SharePoint functionalities.
Education
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
BA, Visual Communication
2000 - 2003
University of Greenwich
Architecture
1998 - 2000
As the top-performing student in my architecture college at Greenwich University, I was voted as the student representative of my class.
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