Hey there! I'm a freelance designer based in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria. With over four years of experience under my belt, I specialize in packaging design, brand identity, and digital design. My passion lies in creating visually striking and functional designs that truly bring brands to life. From crafting bespoke gift boxes and product packaging to designing logos and responsive websites, I blend creativity with strategy to deliver results that matter. What sets me apart is my ability to connect design with purpose. Whether it's enhancing user engagement through intuitive UI/UX or creating packaging that tells a brand's story, I thrive on making designs that are as effective as they are beautiful. I'm proficient in tools like Adobe Suite, Figma, Webflow, and WordPress. I've had the pleasure of working with a diverse range of clients, from startups to established businesses, helping them build cohesive brand experiences. --- Employment and project experience Packaging Designer & Graphic Designer Box It Right, Lagos, Nigeria November 2024 – Present Web Designer & WordPress Developer (Freelance) Get It Done, Lagos, Nigeria February 2024 – September 2024 Visual Designer (Freelance) Maverick Solicitors, Lagos, Nigeria November 2023 – July 2024

John Shakunle

Hey there! I'm a freelance designer based in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria. With over four years of experience under my belt, I specialize in packaging design, brand identity, and digital design. My passion lies in creating visually striking and functional designs that truly bring brands to life. From crafting bespoke gift boxes and product packaging to designing logos and responsive websites, I blend creativity with strategy to deliver results that matter. What sets me apart is my ability to connect design with purpose. Whether it's enhancing user engagement through intuitive UI/UX or creating packaging that tells a brand's story, I thrive on making designs that are as effective as they are beautiful. I'm proficient in tools like Adobe Suite, Figma, Webflow, and WordPress. I've had the pleasure of working with a diverse range of clients, from startups to established businesses, helping them build cohesive brand experiences. --- Employment and project experience Packaging Designer & Graphic Designer Box It Right, Lagos, Nigeria November 2024 – Present Web Designer & WordPress Developer (Freelance) Get It Done, Lagos, Nigeria February 2024 – September 2024 Visual Designer (Freelance) Maverick Solicitors, Lagos, Nigeria November 2023 – July 2024

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Hey there! I’m a freelance designer based in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria. With over four years of experience under my belt, I specialize in packaging design, brand identity, and digital design. My passion lies in creating visually striking and functional designs that truly bring brands to life.

From crafting bespoke gift boxes and product packaging to designing logos and responsive websites, I blend creativity with strategy to deliver results that matter. What sets me apart is my ability to connect design with purpose. Whether it’s enhancing user engagement through intuitive UI/UX or creating packaging that tells a brand’s story, I thrive on making designs that are as effective as they are beautiful.

I’m proficient in tools like Adobe Suite, Figma, Webflow, and WordPress. I’ve had the pleasure of working with a diverse range of clients, from startups to established businesses, helping them build cohesive brand experiences.


Employment and project experience

Packaging Designer & Graphic Designer
Box It Right, Lagos, Nigeria
November 2024 – Present

Web Designer & WordPress Developer (Freelance)
Get It Done, Lagos, Nigeria
February 2024 – September 2024

Visual Designer (Freelance)
Maverick Solicitors, Lagos, Nigeria
November 2023 – July 2024

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Skills

Adobe Photoshop
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Branding
Adobe Illustrator
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Framer
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Social Media Design
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Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Branding
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Framer
Expert
Social Media Design
Expert
WordPress
Expert
Figma
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Adobe Dimenson
Intermediate
Blender
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor Of Science at Lagos State University
December 25, 2017 - June 21, 2023

Qualifications

Graphic Design (Udemy)
June 20, 2019 - July 16, 2019
Leadership & Management in Health (University of Washington)
May 10, 2021 - June 9, 2021
Project Management (University of Washington)
May 10, 2021 - June 14, 2021
AiCE - Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials
October 21, 2024 - November 18, 2024

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet
    uniE613 Box It Right - Packaging Designer & Graphic Designer
    Designed diverse packaging solutions, including gift boxes, paper bags, and product packaging, enhancing client satisfaction and brand aesthetics. Developed cohesive brand logos and visual identities for products, achieving a 25% improvement in market recognition. Collaborated with clients to ensure designs met both aesthetic and functional requirements, leading to a 20% increase in client retention. Introduced innovative packaging design concepts using Adobe Suite and Figma, contributing to a 15% reduction in production costs.
    uniE613 Get It Done - Web Designer & WordPress Developer
    Reduced bounce rates by 20% by enhancing site usability and mobile responsiveness through Figma-based designs and WordPress development. Boosted service conversions by 15% by implementing dynamic pricing models and improving the efficiency of online service selections. Increased organic traffic by 30% through SEO strategies, utilizing Google Analytics to drive data-informed optimizations based on real-time user behaviour insights.
    uniE613 Maverick Solicitors – Visual Designer
    Enhanced the law firm’s website responsiveness by 40%, resulting in faster loading times and improved user experience by transitioning the site from Webflow to Framer. Achieved a 35% increase in web traffic through effective SEO optimization and ongoing web maintenance. Developed a cohesive visual brand package, including logo design, stationery, and print materials, leading to a measurable increase in client engagement.
    uniE613 Intellab Ai – Graphic Designer
    Led the creation of a full visual identity for Intellab AI, a Customer Marketing Technology startup, achieving high client satisfaction and strong brand recognition. Increased promotional engagement by 25% through visually appealing marketing materials that simplified the customer journey. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure that all design outputs aligned with the company’s vision, driving a successful brand launch in a competitive market.