Omniss
Omniss
Omniss
Empowering African Designers with AI-Powered Career Growth
Empowering African Designers with AI-Powered Career Growth
Empowering African Designers with AI-Powered Career Growth
Overview
Overview
In early 2025, I led the design of Omniss, an AI-powered web application created to solve one of the biggest challenges African designers face: finding jobs that truly match their skills and career goals
In early 2025, I led the design of Omniss, an AI-powered web application created to solve one of the biggest challenges African designers face: finding jobs that truly match their skills and career goals
Role
Role
UX Designer/ UX Researcher
Timeline
Timeline
8 Weeks
Tools
Tools
Figma, Figjam, Google Suite
The Challenge
The Challenge
Despite the booming global demand for design talent, African designers often face:
Despite the booming global demand for design talent, African designers often face:
Limited visibility
Limited visibility
Global platforms don’t cater to their unique career journeys.
Global platforms don’t cater to their unique career journeys.
Skills mismatch
Skills mismatch
Candidates struggle to align with evolving industry standards.
Candidates struggle to align with evolving industry standards.
Lack of mentorship
Lack of mentorship
Few opportunities to connect with seasoned professionals.
Few opportunities to connect with seasoned professionals.
Research & Insights
Research & Insights
I conducted 15 in-depth interviews and surveyed 100+ African designers across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Key insights
72%
said generic job boards don’t cater to their design-specific career paths.
said generic job boards don’t cater to their design-specific career paths.
64%
lacked access to mentors who understood both African market realities and global standards.
lacked access to mentors who understood both African market realities and global standards.
81%
wanted tools that helped them prepare for interviews and build competitive portfolios.
wanted tools that helped them prepare for interviews and build competitive portfolios.
The Solution
The Solution
Omniss became more than a job board — it was designed as a career growth companion.
Omniss became more than a job board — it was designed as a career growth companion.
Dashboard
Dashboard
Shows stats, progress, AI recommendations, and chatbot.
AI-Powered Job Page
AI-Powered Job Page
Personalized job feed.
Omniss AI Assistant
Omniss AI Assistant
Resume builder, interview prep, portfolio help.
Skill Gap Analyzer
Skill Gap Analyzer
Maps skills and recommends learning recources.
Mentors Page
Mentors Page
AI matches mentors, highlights top-rated
Community Page
Community Page
Networking, Q&A, resources.
Impact
Impact
After testing with limited users for a few months, the following key metrics were observed.
After testing with limited users for a few months, the following key metrics were observed.
30%
reduction in job search time.
reduction in job search time.
40%
higher interview rate.
higher interview rate.
65%
adoption in first week.
adoption in first week.
50+
resumes generated.
resumes generated.
20+
mentor-mentee connections
mentor-mentee connections
150+
posts in first month.
posts in first month.
Visual Design
Visual Design
Omniss needed to feel modern, trustworthy, and empowering.
The visual language balances professionalism with warmth. Neutral tones set a calm foundation, while vibrant orange accents bring energy and urgency. Gradients of pink and purple mark AI-driven moments, hinting at the future without losing accessibility.
Accessibility was non-negotiable. Contrast ratios, icon + text labels, and mobile-first responsiveness ensure Omniss works for every designer, everywhere.
Omniss needed to feel modern, trustworthy, and empowering.
The visual language balances professionalism with warmth. Neutral tones set a calm foundation, while vibrant orange accents bring energy and urgency. Gradients of pink and purple mark AI-driven moments, hinting at the future without losing accessibility.
Accessibility was non-negotiable. Contrast ratios, icon + text labels, and mobile-first responsiveness ensure Omniss works for every designer, everywhere.
Onboarding
Onboarding
When a designer first steps into Omniss, the experience begins with a journey of discovery — not just for the platform, but for the user themselves. I wanted onboarding to feel less like filling out a form and more like a conversation with a mentor who genuinely cares.
Instead of asking for the basics and stopping there, Omniss guides users through a comprehensive quiz. This isn’t just any quiz — it’s the heart of personalization. Each question is carefully designed to help the AI understand three critical things:
Where do you want to work?
What tools and design practices are you already confident in, and where do you feel less prepared?
Do you want guidance from a seasoned UX leader, or peer-level accountability from someone in the same stage as you?
When a designer first steps into Omniss, the experience begins with a journey of discovery — not just for the platform, but for the user themselves. I wanted onboarding to feel less like filling out a form and more like a conversation with a mentor who genuinely cares.
Instead of asking for the basics and stopping there, Omniss guides users through a comprehensive quiz. This isn’t just any quiz — it’s the heart of personalization. Each question is carefully designed to help the AI understand three critical things:
Where do you want to work?
What tools and design practices are you already confident in, and where do you feel less prepared?
Do you want guidance from a seasoned UX leader, or peer-level accountability from someone in the same stage as you?
Other Screens
Leadership & Collaboration
Leadership & Collaboration
As the lead designer, I:
Advocated for AI-native experiences, ensuring every feature provided personalized value.
Built a modular design system to allow quick scaling.
Conducted weekly design reviews with stakeholders and engineers to align on user needs and business goals.
Mentored junior designers in the team, guiding them through user testing and prototyping.
As the lead designer, I:
Advocated for AI-native experiences, ensuring every feature provided personalized value.
Built a modular design system to allow quick scaling.
Conducted weekly design reviews with stakeholders and engineers to align on user needs and business goals.
Mentored junior designers in the team, guiding them through user testing and prototyping.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Omniss is more than a platform — it’s a career companion. It empowers designers to discover opportunities, grow their skills, and connect with mentors and peers who believe in their journey.
For me, the success wasn’t just about the numbers. It was about seeing designers feel confident, supported, and ready to take their place on the global stage.
Omniss is more than a platform — it’s a career companion. It empowers designers to discover opportunities, grow their skills, and connect with mentors and peers who believe in their journey.
For me, the success wasn’t just about the numbers. It was about seeing designers feel confident, supported, and ready to take their place on the global stage.
© Designed and Developed with
© Designed and Developed with
by Wilson Agbalagba
by Wilson Agbalagba