Ndumnwere Chigbo Valentine

UI/UX Designer

About

Highly accomplished and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer with over 4 years of progressive experience in crafting intuitive, user-centered designs for web and mobile applications. Proven expertise in end-to-end design processes, from comprehensive user research (interviews, usability testing, personas, journey mapping) and data-driven decision-making to developing wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and scalable design systems using Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Illustrator. Adept at leading and collaborating with cross-functional, remote agile teams to deliver seamless, WCAG-compliant user experiences that significantly enhance engagement and conversion. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies, including Web3, crypto wallets, and fintech platforms, to solve complex UX challenges while balancing creativity with business objectives and user needs. Available for full-time remote and freelance work.

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer

Bells

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024

Designed intuitive web and mobile interfaces for Bells, a SaaS sales application focused on optimizing lead management and boosting sales team productivity.

  • Designed intuitive web and mobile interfaces for Bells, a sales app aimed at optimizing lead management and boosting sales team productivity.
  • Created comprehensive user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma to streamline the sales funnel and simplify CRM interactions.
  • Developed reusable UI components and robust design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across diverse platforms.
  • Collaborated closely with frontend developers to translate complex designs into responsive, high-performance features across iOS, Android, and web.
  • Increased user engagement by 20% through the strategic redesign of dashboard and notification systems.
  • Reduced task completion time for sales representatives by 30% via simplified workflows.
  • Delivered a scalable design system that improved cross-team collaboration and reduced UI inconsistencies by 25%.

UI/UX Designer

Flex

Apr 2023 - Nov 2023

Led end-to-end UX design for Flex, a mobile-first personal finance management platform, enhancing user experience for budgeting, savings, and spending goals.

  • Led end-to-end UX design for Flex, a mobile-first app that helps users manage budgets, savings, and spending goals.
  • Designed highly intuitive dashboards, streamlined transaction flows, and effective goal-setting experiences, directly tailored to user habits.
  • Conducted extensive user research, surveys, and usability testing to pinpoint critical pain points and uncover key design opportunities.
  • Developed a robust and consistent design system utilizing reusable Figma components and design tokens, improving design efficiency and consistency.
  • Increased app engagement by 28% through enhanced data visualization and streamlined navigation, significantly improving user experience.
  • Reduced the onboarding drop-off rate by 20% by simplifying account setup flows, boosting user acquisition.
  • Enhanced user trust and satisfaction with clear financial UI and consistent microinteractions, fostering a reliable user environment.

UI/UX Designer

Young Exchange

Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

Designed user-centric web and mobile interfaces for Young Exchange, a crypto platform focused on secure trading and wallet integration.

  • Spearheaded the design of user-centric web and mobile interfaces for Young Exchange, a crypto platform focused on secure trading and wallet integration.
  • Led the comprehensive redesign of onboarding and KYC flows, significantly reducing user verification speed and enhancing the overall experience.
  • Developed and implemented responsive, accessible UI systems using Figma components and design tokens, ensuring WCAG compliance and design scalability.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional development teams to ensure seamless and performant implementation of designs across iOS, Android, and web applications.
  • Conducted rigorous usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and competitive benchmarking, contributing to a 15% reduction in UI bugs post-launch and an 18% improvement in client satisfaction ratings.
  • Reduced onboarding time by 35% through simplified flows.

Education

Sociology and Anthropology

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)

Sep 2018 - Jun 2022

Projects

Retroflow - Crypto Wallet

Jan 2024 - Present

Designing a modern crypto wallet focused on simplicity, privacy, and user trust, actively exploring Web3 design principles.

Moon-eye - Travel Agency Web App

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

Designed an engaging and fully responsive web application for a travel agency, focusing on booking interface and user journeys.

Finto - Finance Tracker App UI

May 2022 - Dec 2022

Designed a clean, functional user interface for a finance tracker app, simplifying financial data visualization and goal setting.

Silva E-Commerce Platform

Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

Led UX/UI design for a luxury fashion e-commerce platform, enhancing discovery, checkout, and overall premium digital experience.

Languages

English (Fluent) , Igbo (Fluent)

Skills

UI/UX Design & Strategy

  • User Research
  • Usability Testing
  • Persona Development
  • Journey Mapping
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • A/B Testing
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Interaction Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Design Systems
  • MVP Design
  • Design Handoff
  • Accessibility (WCAG)
  • Visual Consistency
  • Microinteractions
  • Web & Mobile UX
  • SaaS UX
  • Web3 UX
  • Crypto UX

Design Tools

  • Figma (Components, Auto Layout)
  • Adobe XD
  • Sketch
  • Illustrator

Methodologies & Collaboration

  • Agile
  • Remote Collaboration
  • Remote Team