Duruihesie Chimzurum Precious

CHIMZURUM DURUIHESIE PRODUCT DESIGNER +234 -) |-| Linkedin | Portfolio SUMMARY I am a strategic and results-oriented Product Designer with experience in mobile and web interface design. I excel at creating user-focused solutions by combining strong design principles with an analytical mindset. As an effective communicator and collaborative team member, I work to develop thoughtful, impactful designs that drive user engagement and business success. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HNG TECH Product design Intern ● Remote June 2024-Aug 2024 Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including designers and developers from various tracks, to create cohesive and user-centered design solutions that aligned with overall project goals ● Co-led the design team, successfully driving the project from initial concept to MVP stage, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to user experience best practices. ● Developed High-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and design mockups using Figma, translating complex project requirements into intuitive, visually appealing, and functional user interfaces. ● Played a pivotal role in design system management, ensuring consistency in visual elements and interaction patterns across different projects and products. ● Collaborated with developers to ensure that the final implementation matched design specifications, resulting in a seamless transition from design to development. ● Actively participated in and facilitated brainstorming sessions, providing strategic insights, creative ideas, and constructive feedback that significantly improved the quality, innovation, and impact of design deliverables. DEEPERLIFE BIBLE CHURCH Product designer ● Gbagada, Lagos. Dec 2023-Feb 2024 Conducted several meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements, aligning business needs with user goals. ● Developed wireframes, mockups to visualize design concepts and gather iterative feedback from both stakeholders and end-users. ● Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, to ensure seamless design implementation, providing comprehensive design documentation and ongoing support throughout the development lifecycle. ● Ensured a cohesive and intuitive user experience across the dashboard, optimizing for usability and functionality at every stage. NOVASPHERE Product Designer ● Sept 2023-Jan 2024 Conducted in-depth user research to understand the target audience, their preferences, and behaviors, informing design decisions. ● Obawole, Lagos. Created wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively visualize design concepts and gather feedback from clients. ● Delivered a design that not only captured the agency’s visual identity but also effectively communicated its services and offerings to potential Users. TECHATHON Ikeja, Lagos. Product Designer ● Jan 2023-June 2023 Performed user research to gather insights into user behavior and preferences, informing design decisions and guiding feature prioritization. ● Developed wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and interactive prototypes to visualize design concepts, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and end-users. ● Created custom icons and design elements to enhance the visual identity and functionality of the website, ensuring a cohesive and intuitive user experience. ● Collaborated with stakeholders to refine the design, ensuring alignment with the brand's goals and user needs. AFRICA FINTECH FOUNDRY Product Designer(Hackathon) ● Victoria island, Lagos. June 2022-Sept 2022 Facilitated brainstorming sessions and idea generation, driving creative solutions for cross-border payment challenges. ● Designed wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize the user interface and core functionalities of the payment system. ● Worked closely with developers to align design concepts with technical feasibility, ensuring smooth integration and functionality. EDUCATION FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE OWERRI Higher National Diploma Owerri, Imo. - SKILLS ● ● Technical Skills: User research and analysis, Wireframing and prototyping Information Architecture. Non Technical Skills: Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration, Team Leadership CERTIFICATION ● Certifications: HNG Tech (2024), Product design Codevixen Academy (2023) Product design Zuri Internship (2022) Product design