Ik Odenigbo

Experience

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  By Light Professional IT Services

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

  Product Designer

  - Collaborated closely with engineering teams to bring design concepts to life, adhering to Agile principles and participating in scrum ceremonies, ensuring seamless cross-functional teamwork and accelerated product development cycles.- Utilized tools like Jira to manage and track design tasks, ensuring alignment with project timelines and sprint goals, which led to improved project visibility, enhanced task prioritization, and timely delivery of design milestones.- Conducted user research, extracting insights on behaviors and preferences to inform design choices, leading to tailored user experiences that align with genuine user needs.- Crafted detailed customer journeys outlining user interactions, driving a user-centric design approach and resulting in intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for enhanced product usability.- Created wireframes and interactive prototypes, turning concepts into tangible solutions for effective design communication and accelerated development iterations.- Played an integral role in the design and development of a design system, streamlining UI components for consistent and efficient design, contributing to a 25% increase in design team productivity, and accelerating project delivery.- Collaborated with stakeholders to understand business requirements and incorporate feedback into iterative design cycles, fostering a user-centered approach that contributed to revenue growth of $5 million through improved product performance and customer satisfaction.- Worked on cross-functional teams, maintaining open communication with stakeholders, product managers, and engineers, which led to streamlined collaboration, faster issue resolution, and the successful launch of products aligned with stakeholder expectations.- Championed an Agile mindset, fostering effective communication, adaptability, and a user-first approach within the design process, resulting in a 20% subscription increase and alignment with evolving business demands. Show less

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  Allstate

  May 2021 - now

  Product Designer

  - Led the design process for innovative insurance products, collaborating closely with stakeholders, engineers, and cross-functional teams, successfully launching customer-centric products that gained a 25% increase in user adoption within the first quarter.- Utilized Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Jira, to manage design sprints and ensure efficient project delivery, leading to streamlined workflows, improved collaboration among team members, and timely releases of high-quality design solutions.- Conducted in-depth UX research to understand user needs, pain points, and behaviors, extracting valuable insights to inform the design direction. This resulted in data-driven design decisions that contributed to a 40% increase in user engagement and overall satisfaction.- Crafted customer journeys, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to visualize and communicate design concepts effectively, enabling seamless collaboration and alignment among cross-functional teams.- Applied information architecture principles to organize complex content and create intuitive user flows that streamlined user interactions and enhanced overall usability.- Executed interaction design to create seamless and engaging interfaces, ensuring a user-centric approach across all touchpoints, contributing to a revenue increase of $10 million through improved user satisfaction and product adoption.- Worked closely with product development teams to provide design specifications, support during implementation, and iterative design feedback, resulting in accelerated development cycles and a 20% reduction in post-launch issues.- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather feedback, iterate on designs, and address evolving project requirements, ensuring a seamless design process that delivered solutions aligned with stakeholder expectations.- Played a pivotal role in creating a UI design system, boosting consistency, efficiency, and user experience with 30% faster production. Show less