Ayodeji A.

About Ayodeji A.

Hi, I’m Ayo — a designer-turned-creative-operator passionate about solving complex problems through scalable design systems and brand storytelling.I began my creative journey fascinated by how visual communication could make the complex more relatable and the technical more accessible. Today, I partner with teams across SaaS, security, and enterprise tech to build creative strategies that move both metrics and mindsets.Most recently, I worked with the creative team at Meta through TEKSystems on design for Meta Connect 2025. I led concept development and cross-functional collaboration for key show segments, helping shape the structure, tone, and story arc. I was later asked to co-lead a broader intro segment based on the foundation I helped set and the trust built with creative leadership.Prior to Meta, I worked with AppOmni as a contractor before stepping into a full-time role as Senior Visual Designer, contributing to brand systems and multi-channel storytelling. Other past roles include creative leadership at Secureframe, Lyft, Navan, MongoDB, DocuSign, and Marriott, where I built modular Figma systems, led rebrands, and supported design maturity at scale.My work combines:Concept-driven storytelling (selected to co-lead Meta Connect’s opening segment)Systems and tools (Figma, Adobe CC, AI-enhanced workflows like Runway and Midjourney)Design governance and enablement (toolkits and templates for cross-functional teams)Performance-driven creativity (35% engagement lift at MongoDB, 40% faster cycles at DocuSign)I’m also Nigerian-American, a dad, a mentor, and someone who believes in generous feedback, psychologically safe teams, and thoughtful design cultures.Let’s connect if you’re building a team, scaling your design systems, or exploring how storytelling can accelerate product adoption and trust.Portfolio: https://akintilo.com

Experience

1. Senior Visual Designer

   Appomni

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Maryland Baltimore County

  BA, Visual Communication

  2000 — 2003

• St Joseph's College, Ipswich

  GCSE & A-Levels, Design, Art, Physics, and Technology

  1990 — 1998

• University of Greenwich

  Architecture

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Css
• Front-End
• Information Architecture
• Gui
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Visual Design
• Graphics
• Adobe Fireworks
• Storyboarding
• Mobile Applications
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Typography
• Web Development
• Advanced Css
• Multimedia
• Indesign
• Creative Direction
• Usability Testing
• Html5
• Web Design
• Interaction Design
• Logo Design
• User Interface
• Corporate Identity
• Html
• Cms
• Advertising
• Concept Development
• Premiere
• Adobe Acrobat
• E-Commerce
• After Effects
• Photoshop
• Creative Strategy
• User Experience
• Flash Design
• Mongodb
• Flash Animation