I started off my career as a CAD designer and Instructor with Riverbank Technologies and Engineering Services Limited. I moved through different departments; starting as a CAD draft technician, I was moved to the Architectural department, and from there to the M&E department where I specialized in the Electrical and plumbing aspects. From there, I was moved into the IT department and later moved to the Interior Design department, where my transition journey started.

Interior design exposed me to some design principles which lead me to do personal research that pointed me in the direction of starting my graphics design career. After taking some courses, I moved on to learn 3D Motion graphics designs, which prompted me to create a brand called JOULECONCEPTS. This brand started with a YouTube channel for teaching young 3D artists the use of 3D tools in a simple way.

I later started designing app interfaces, without knowing what it was called. I left that field due to demands from the new position I was promoted to at my place of work, as the Design team lead. I oversee my teams' designs, supervising them, and ensuring designs are in sync with requirements and standards. The leadership role has helped me improve my communication skills, furthermore helping me build empathy in the way I relate with stakeholders.

I later went back to learning user experience thoroughly when the need to know it came, as there were requests from my freelance career to solve website and mobile app challenges. I took a professional course and I have done a lot of projects with clients; at home and abroad. I recently interned with a Scottish-based firm called UJALI, where I completely changed the face of their official website, of course with the help of their research team. Due to their satisfaction with my job expertise, I was asked to help with a project which would be launched soon.

When I am off official duty, I love playing with kids and going out to cinemas. I love music and playing video games too.

My personal statement is definitely,

"Learning is continuous. It actually is LIFE. I believe to grow, one needs to be enthusiastic about learning.
Hunger for more!"

Thanks and Regards

Joseph Ojo

3D Artist & Designer

39

--