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Ayodeji

Brand Systems Leader  ·  Creative Director  ·  Design Operator

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Selected Work

Brands I've Shaped

High-impact creative across tech, SaaS, and cultural institutions, from IPO launches to cultural documentary films.

Events · Creative Direction

MongoDB Global Events

Led global event creative direction across multiple conferences, scaling product storytelling assets across demos and digital content.

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Creative Direction
MongoDB Global Events
2015–19
Campaign · Digital Ads

Navan / TripActions: Campaigns

Digital campaign creative for Navan (formerly TripActions): 30+ ad executions, motion assets, and brand expression across paid channels.

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Campaign
Navan / TripActions: Campaigns
2019–22
Campaign · Partner Marketing

Lufthansa × TripActions

Co-branded campaign connecting Lufthansa's premium airline brand with TripActions, positioning TripActions as the preferred booking layer for business travel.

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Partner Campaign
Lufthansa × TripActions
2021
Video Production · Motion

TripActions T&E Video Spot

Original video spot communicating TripActions' travel and expense capabilities, including creative direction, motion design, and production stills.

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Video Production
TripActions T&E Video Spot
2020
Event · Brand

DocuSign Momentum

Full conference branding and event creative for DocuSign's flagship annual user conference, Momentum.

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Event Branding
DocuSign Momentum
2021
Campaign · Partner Marketing

DocuSign Campaigns & Partnerships

Creative direction for DocuSign's enterprise co-marketing with Salesforce, Google, Microsoft, and Apple, plus standalone brand campaigns across digital, print, and OOH.

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Campaign · Partnerships
DocuSign Campaigns & Partnerships
2012–2015
Brand Systems · Motion · Events

AppOmni

Scalable visual design system for a cloud security leader, from RSA conference experiences to product motion and digital campaigns.

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Brand Systems
AppOmni
2024–Now
Brand Systems · Design System · Motion

Secureframe

Brand and design systems for a compliance automation startup, including the visual language for their AI-powered ComplyAI product.

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Brand Systems
Secureframe
2022–24
Events · Creative Direction

Apollo Summit

Full event brand creative for Apollo's flagship user conference: identity, environmental design, stage graphics, and digital touchpoints.

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Event Brand
Apollo Summit
2023
Presentation · Executive Communications

BetterUp

Executive presentation design, translating complex platform capabilities into visually unified narratives for investor and sales contexts.

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Presentation Design
BetterUp
2022
Brand Character · Visual Identity

Linx Security

Brand character and illustration system for Linx Security: a four-level visual ecosystem built to scale from hero scenes to feature card icons, spot illustrations, and accent elements.

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Brand Character
Linx Security
2026
About

Designing with
Purpose & Precision

I craft engaging digital experiences and elevate brand narratives for tech, SaaS, and cultural institutions, working in close cross-functional alignment with Product, Engineering, and C-suite teams to build design cultures that outlast the engagement.

With 15+ years across UX/UI design, brand strategy, and creative direction, I've shaped campaigns, systems, and events for MongoDB, DocuSign, AppOmni, Navan, and BetterUp. I come in at the strategy level and stay through execution, from brand identity to 80-foot conference backdrops to conversion-optimized landing pages.

The work is only finished when the team can run it without me.

Awards & Education
Webby Award Official Honoree
Business Products & Services, International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
2013
Certificate of Appreciation
U.S. Department of State
2011
President Club Winner
MongoDB
2018
Signature Award for Employees
DocuSign
2013
President Club Winner
Navan
2022
BA in Visual Communication
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Architecture Theory & Design
University of Greenwich, London
UX/UI Design Brand Strategy Creative Direction Art Direction Design Systems Visual Storytelling Information Architecture Impact Producing
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Years Experience
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OOH Program Managed
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Avg. Conversion Lift
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Production Time Saved
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A pleasure to work with: a unique ability to understand project goals while interpreting feedback, and to execute multiple workstreams simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
Source: LinkedIn Recommendation
Experience

Where I've
Made Impact

From early-stage startups to publicly traded enterprises, I build design cultures that last.

Full Resume
01
Senior Visual Designer, Brand Systems & Web Dec 2024 – Present
AppOmni

Sole senior brand designer at a Series-stage SaaS security company. Built visual systems, campaign frameworks, and modular web components adopted as shared infrastructure, reducing page build time from 10 days to 3 days.

02
Creative Consultant, Keynote Storytelling 2025 · Contract
Meta (via TEKSystems)

Developed narrative structure and visual direction for the Meta Connect 2025 developer keynote opening segment. Earned co-lead on the broader intro sequence through concept clarity across a high-stakes, time-compressed production.

03
Founder, Creative Director 2020 – Present
Forge HQ (Independent Studio)

Founder-led studio serving SaaS and developer-facing clients including Apollo GraphQL, BetterUp, Gong, and Lyft Business. Full creative direction, scoping, and stakeholder alignment on every engagement.

04
Principal Designer, Brand Systems & Growth 2022 – 2024
Secureframe

Built brand governance, conversion systems, and modular templates from scratch. Increased landing page conversion 30% in 3 months through design-led A/B testing and reduced ad hoc design requests by 40%.

05
Director of Design 2019 – 2022
Navan (TripActions)

Led the global TripActions-to-Navan rebrand across 12 countries and 8 field teams. Managed a $500K annual OOH program including a $150K Visa co-funded campaign.

06
Creative Director 2015 – 2019
MongoDB

Led creative direction for MongoDB World and the IPO launch alongside the CEO, CTO, and CMO. Reduced site drop-off 30% through developer-first redesigns and decreased project cycle time 20% through reusable campaign systems.

07
Director of Creative Services 2012 – 2015
DocuSign

Built the creative function and led integration campaigns for Salesforce, Microsoft, and Google partnerships. Increased platform adoption 30% through co-marketing campaigns spanning print, digital, and OOH.

Capabilities

What I Bring

Creative Direction·UX/UI Design·Brand Strategy·Design Systems·Art Direction·Typography·Visual Design·Brand Identity·Creative Direction·UX/UI Design·Brand Strategy·Design Systems·Art Direction·Typography·Visual Design·Brand Identity·
Team Leadership·Strategic Planning·Cross-Functional Collab·Project Management·Stakeholder Mgmt·Information Architecture·Production·Team Leadership·Strategic Planning·Cross-Functional Collab·Project Management·Stakeholder Mgmt·Information Architecture·Production·
Video Direction·Photography·Motion·Advertising·Concept Development·Print Production·DEIB Storytelling·Impact Producing·Campaign Strategy·Video Direction·Photography·Motion·Advertising·Concept Development·Print Production·DEIB Storytelling·Impact Producing·Campaign Strategy·
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