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Graphic Designer Art Director

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Posted:
June 09, 2025

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DAVID.TOLOFARI

Graphic Designer Art Director Consultant

+234 802-***-**** ********@*****.*** Lagos, Nigeria

www.linkedin.com/in/david-tolofari-0443a166/

CAREER SUMMARY

With almost two decades of creative experience in the area of graphic design and art direction, I take pride in providing the best creatives possible that best communicates your firm’s goals and ideals. As a pioneer in the creative space, my goals include creativity, competitiveness and profit. In addition to my primary job functions, I am recognized for project supervisory and management roles too.

EDUCATION

Diploma in Fine Arts/Yaba College Of Technology, Yaba, Lagos 1998

Certificate in IBX / Orange Academy, Maryland, Lagos 2010

SKILLS

Graphic Design Art Direction Branding Editorial Design UI Design

Logo Design Advertising C I Manual Design Consulting (Creative)

PORTFOLIO LINK

https://www.behance.net/dtonecommunication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Graphic Designer

InsiderLagos Surulere, Lagos-Nigeria

August 2015 – Present

Lead Designer and Branding Expert

Spearheaded branding projects for top-tier clients across industries, in brand recognition for key clients.

Developed high-impact digital and print materials, including logos, websites, social media assets, brochures, and event collateral, ensuring consistency with client brand guidelines and strategic goals.

Conducted design audits and competitor analysis to ensure design solutions were not only visually appealing but also positioned for market success.

Collaborated with copywriters, marketing teams, and product developers to create cohesive and effective brand messaging, enhancing visual storytelling across various channels.

Successfully led the identity and brand outlook for the editorial “The Brand Stategist”, a quarterly magazine.

Art Director (Contract)

Yellow Brick Road Ikeja, Lagos-Nigeria

March 2024 – October 2024

Branding, Print Design, Digital Media

Assisted senior designers with the development of branding materials, including logos, packaging, and promotional content for diverse clients in the entertainment, retail, and tech industries.

Developed social media strategies and created content for clients, resulting in growth in social media followers and engagement rates.

Produced digital illustrations for publications, branding, and advertising campaigns, showcasing creativity and versatility across various visual mediums.

Collaborated with content creators, photographers, and marketing teams to bring integrated campaigns to life, producing assets that resonated with target audiences and drive business growth.

Senior Graphic Designer

Tezza Business Solutions Ikeja, Lagos-Nigeria

November 2019 – August 2021

Lead Designer and Branding Expert

Spearheaded branding projects for top-tier clients across industries, in brand recognition for key clients.

Developed high-impact digital and print materials, including logos, websites, social media assets, brochures, and event collateral, ensuring consistency with client brand guidelines and strategic goals.

Conducted design audits and competitor analysis to ensure design solutions were not only visually appealing but also positioned for market success.

Collaborated with copywriters, marketing teams, and product developers to create cohesive and effective brand messaging, enhancing visual storytelling across various channels.

Art Director

CentrespreadGrey Anthony, Lagos-Nigeria

March 2012 – October 2015

Branding, Design, Media

Assisted senior designers with the development of branding materials, including logos, packaging, and promotional content for diverse clients in the entertainment, retail, and tech industries.

Produced a variety of digital marketing assets, including email templates, social media graphics, and banner ads, contributing to increase in engagement for several client campaigns.

Supported photo editing, image retouching, and color correction for marketing materials, ensuring a polished and professional finish for all deliverables.

Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines, maintaining high-quality standards across all design outputs.

Gained proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, to create eye-catching designs with attention to detail.

REFERENCES

Miss Temitope Lakisokun

MD/CEO

InsiderLagos

+234 803-***-****

Mr. Chisom Ohuka

Chief Principal, Orange Academy

+234 706-***-****

Mr. Emiko Aruofor

CEO, Pulsar Ltd.

+234 805-***-****

Mr. Tonye Edet

Creative Director, Cypress Hill Communications

+234 805-***-****



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