Claudius Mainja
I create accessible, scalable digital experiences bridging UX design and front-end code.
south africa
Project based/Full time/Part time
Hybrid/Remote/On-site
Senior Product Designer and Front-End Developer with over 10 years of experience leading digital product launches, design systems, and user-centric web...
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My Career Journey
1/4
Blacklemur Innovations
Founder & Product Design Lead
Jul 2017 - Present | 8y 11m
Founded and led a creative agency delivering product design, branding, web development, and digital marketing services. Conducted continual UX research and competitive analysis to deliver high-performing...
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Onx Labs
Senior Product Designer & Front-End Developer
Jan 2024 - Apr 2026 | 2y 3m
Cape Town, ZA
Led end-to-end UX/UI strategy for scalable SaaS web applications, applying WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and responsive design principles. Directed design system development, accelerating developer...
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Higherlife Foundation
Digital Consultant — Web & UX Design
Aug 2020 - Dec 2025 | 5y 4m
Delivered end-to-end web development and UX design for faith-based brand platforms, managing projects from discovery through deployment. Improved digital accessibility and audience reach for NGO programs,...
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Helen’s Project
Lead Graphic & Digital Designer
Oct 2018 - Jul 2022 | 3y 9m
Conceptualized and produced visual communication materials and assets for international advocacy and fundraising. Developed brand identity systems and digital style guidelines, ensuring consistency across...
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Education
Great Zimbabwe University
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Business Management
2023
Certifications & Qualifications
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Coursera (Google)2026
Certificate in UI/UX Design
California Institute of the Arts2021
Certificate in Web Design & Front-End Development
Treehouse2017
Language(s) I speak
English
Intermediate