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Paul
Adegoke

Founder & Creative Director

Lagos, Nigeria

Paul Adegoke
Profile

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Paul Adegoke is a Brand & Motion Designer with over six years of experience delivering high-performing creative work across fintech, e-commerce, travel, and tech. He has boosted engagement by up to 30%, grown app downloads by 40%, and improved brand recognition by 25% across client engagements. At 1204Studios he blends AI-assisted strategy with obsessive hands-on craft — fast where it counts, precise where it matters.

"Good work isn't accidental. It's what happens when you refuse to settle for the obvious answer."

Career

Experience

7 roles

Founder & Creative Director

2026 – Present
1204Studios· Lagos, Nigeria

Built and launched 1204Studios — a technology-led creative studio serving brands across Lagos and beyond. Oversees brand strategy, visual identity, and creative direction across all client engagements. Introduced AI-assisted research and strategy workflows that compress timelines without compromising output quality.

Graphic Designer

Apr 2025 – Sep 2025
Wonderwork / Pink Orange Media· London, UK (Remote)

Incorporated stakeholder feedback into design reviews to refine assets and meet campaign goals. Ensured brand consistency by balancing creativity with strategy across web, print, and social platforms. Designed landing pages, ads, and branded assets that boosted click-through rates by 18% and increased campaign conversions.

Design Lead

Jun 2024 – Apr 2025
Kalabash54 (Wakanow Group)· Lagos, Nigeria

Revamped social media design, boosting customer engagement by 30% and increasing followers by 25%. Implemented targeted strategies that drove app downloads from 15k to 25k, achieving 40% projected growth. Directed campaigns for Travel Card, Wallets, and Pay Small Small, driving 15% market engagement growth. Contributed to a 20% increase in sales by leading integrated campaigns across multiple platforms.

Motion Designer / Video Editor / Digital Designer

Apr 2022 – Jun 2024
Konga Group· Lagos, Nigeria

Reduced OOH material delivery time from 1–2 days to under 2 hours, improving operational efficiency. Created motion graphics for diverse business units across e-commerce, fintech, logistics, travel, and health sectors. Designed visuals for major marketing campaigns, boosting brand engagement and driving sales growth.

Multimedia Director

Jul 2021 – Mar 2022
POKE· Lagos, Nigeria

Mentored a team of 3 art directors, improving animation quality by 20% through hands-on guidance. Ensured brand consistency across 12+ campaigns by setting clear creative standards. Oversaw motion design projects from concept to delivery, meeting deadlines and client expectations.

Lead Graphic Designer

May 2020 – Jun 2021
Platinum Connect· Lagos, Nigeria (Remote)

Designed ATL and BTL marketing materials that improved brand recognition by 15%. Co-authored retention strategies that increased customer loyalty and boosted retention by 25%. Created impactful visuals that enhanced campaign visibility across print and digital platforms.

Freelance Designer

Jan 2019 – Nov 2023
Nubeero, Folio Wallet, Hairsense· Lagos, Nigeria

Delivered brand identity designs that elevated client recognition in fintech, retail, and beauty sectors. Created compelling OOH advertising assets that increased public engagement and brand awareness. Produced motion graphics that enhanced storytelling and improved audience engagement across campaigns.

Capabilities

Skills

Brand StrategyCreative DirectionMotion GraphicsBrand Identity DesignVideo EditingVisual Content ProductionTypography & StoryboardingCampaign DesignSocial Media DesignAnimation DirectionMulti-Channel StorytellingOOH AdvertisingUX DesignStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration
Stack

Tools

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe Premiere ProAdobe After EffectsFigmaCanvaCorelDrawMicrosoft Office Suite
Background

Education

MBA, Marketing

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

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B.Eng. Computer Engineering

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Aug 2021

Credentials

Certifications

Brand Management

University of London / London Business School (Coursera)

2023

UX Design Process

Google UI/UX Course

2022

Software Engineering & Web Development

NIIT Internship

2019

Part of

1204Studios

Technology-led. Detail obsessed.

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