Notable Highlight
Founded a creative studio and scaled it over eight years, directing retention-driven short-form ads and brand campaigns for global brands while mentoring teams in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and motion design.
Experience Summary
Creative Media Director and Video Editor with 7+ years of experience leading end-to-end creative production for brands, agencies, and startups. Produced high-performing, retention-driven video content across TikTok, Meta, and YouTube, with a focus on storytelling that converts. Combined expertise in motion design, visual branding, and audience psychology to deliver engaging campaigns that drove growth and brand consistency. Demonstrated both hands-on execution and creative leadership—founded and scaled a creative studio, managed cross-functional teams, and oversaw projects from concept to delivery. Optimized UGC and branded content through A/B testing, pacing, hooks, and visual enhancements. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with strong ability to balance creative quality, performance metrics, and tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. Industries: * Media / creative services * Short-form content for social platforms * Real estate / property marketing
Key Achievements
* Led branding and thumbnail restructuring on a Westminster Dog Show project through Clip Masters * Contributed work that helped a YouTube video reach approximately 1.8 million views
Skills
Work Experience
Video Editor
CI · Remote · Jan 2025 – Oct 2025
- Produced high-performing short- and long-form video ads for international brands.
- Applied retention-driven editing, refined pacing, hooks, captions, and transitions to boost engagement and conversions.
- Collaborated with creative strategists to transform raw UGC into scroll-stopping content optimized for TikTok, Meta, and YouTube.
- Delivered agency-quality visuals on tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency and performance focus.
Content Specialist and Video Editor
UC · Remote · Jun 2024 – Sept 2025
- Edited UGC-style and branded ad campaigns for e-commerce and coaching brands.
- Crafted narrative sequences that balanced clarity, emotion, and retention.
- Enhanced storytelling through motion typography, dynamic captions, and balanced soundscapes.
- Supported creative testing and A/B ad variations to identify high-performing hooks and CTAs.
Creative Media Director
AD · Lagos · Apr 2023 – Jun 2024
- Directed multimedia production and brand campaigns across TV, digital, and social platforms.
- Produced documentaries and brand stories that strengthened audience trust and visibility.
- Led a cross-functional team of designers, editors, and producers to ensure consistent creative quality and brand alignment.
Creative Media Director
KV · Jul 2016 – Jun 2024
- Founded and led a creative studio delivering branding, motion, and video solutions for SMEs and startups.
- Oversaw campaign development from strategy to delivery, ensuring measurable business impact.
- Designed brand systems, promotional reels, and visual assets that elevated client recognition.
- Mentored and managed a team of designers and editors, fostering excellence and creative discipline.
Lead Brand & Graphics Designer
YAR · Ibadan · Jul 2021 – Feb 2023
- Designed album covers, promotional visuals, and digital marketing assets for artists and events.
- Translated music concepts into compelling visual identities that deepened audience connection.