Ed Kurchi (Edmay)
Digital Artist/Graphics Designer
Phone:
+234 816 073 3763
Email:
Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Date of Birth:
February 29th, 2000
A Bit About Edmay
Ed Tersoom Kurchi (Edmay) is a multidisciplinary creative professional with a strong foundation in fine arts, digital illustration, and creative direction. With over 5 years of experience across fashion design, media production, visual storytelling, and art exhibition curation, Ed brings a holistic, hands-on approach to design thinking, content strategy, and artistic innovation. Her work integrates traditional craftsmanship with modern tools and techniques, reflecting a deep commitment to African heritage, faith-inspired creativity, and socially impactful storytelling.
Work Experience
July 2023 – June 2025
May 2022 – February 2023
Nov. 2021 – April 2023
Nov. 2019 – Jan. 2020
June 2019
Design Assistant - Marté Egele, Lagos, Nigeria.
I worked as a design assistant to the Senior Designer / Operations and Marketing Manager. Role description:
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Assisted the Senior Designer in the creative process for seasonal designs, lookbooks, and campaigns by brainstorming ideas and producing rough sketches using suitable colours, shapes, and materials.
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Supported in handling creative briefs, facilitating client meetings, and making presentations to the Senior Designer or clients.
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Interface between the Design team and the Operations Team to ensure quality checks and design fulfilment.
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Prepared and assessed detailed working drawings, models, or prototypes, using computer-aided design (CAD) in preparation for production.
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Assisted in the management of social media platforms, i.e. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Created social media and Website content, including Video, Stop Motion, Graphic Design and Pictures.
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Managed and maintained relations with vendors for local sourcing relating to fabric design, and regularly ensured up-to-date leather inventory management.
Administrative Officer to Head of Department - Trinity University, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos
I worked as an administrative officer to the Head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations. Role description:
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Dispatching of memos to different units of the University
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Providing support services to members of the Department.
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Welcoming visitors, clients, and students and responding to guest inquiries
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Typing and printing various office documents
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Filing important office paperwork and department documents
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Maintain office equipment and supplies, and ensure the office operates at optimal efficiency.
Social Media Manager - Niftyrow Marketplace, Lagos, Nigeria.
I was in charge of the company’s interactions with the public through its social media platforms. Role description:
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Creating content, including text posts, video and images for use on social media
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Promoting services and content over social media in a way that is consistent with the company’s brand and social media strategy
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Scheduling social media posts
Intern/Apprentice - Attamora Pottery Centre, Ikire, Osun.
I interned with a pottery centre in Osun State for three months as part of my undergraduate requirement. Role Description:
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Maintenance of Workshop environment and equipment.
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Providing support services to the CEO in Charge of the workshop.
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Preparing and moving artworks for sale.
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Attending to visitors and clients in the absence of the CEO
Production Assistant - Indigo Reimagined, University of Lagos
I was fortunate to work with Prof. Peju Layiwola in the production of some of her works for her Exhibition, which took place at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Role Description:
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Assisted in the painting and glazing of ceramic wares
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Assisted in the production of hand moulds for the production of artworks
