ART DIRECTOR & DESIGNER Independent

• Providing end-to-end creative services to brands, startups, and agencies in the fields of branding, design, and content production
• Conceptualizing ideas based on briefs, research, and experience and executing them in collaboration with clients and/or client teams
• Managing client projects in an organized and timely manner, defining project frameworks, and overseeing scheduling and budgeting to provide a smooth and consistent workflow
• Paying close attention to client feedback and revising artworks when needed
• Meeting client objectives by leveraging expertise in design and communications
• Ensuring client satisfaction through close communication, effective project management and the delivery of high-quality materials
• Empowering client teams through design, aiming to make design a strategic function in companies that enable them to achieve their wider goals
• Preparing client presentations for pitching and sales purposes
  Approaching client processes in a flexible, adaptable and solution-oriented manner
• Maintaining a keen eye for aesthetics and branded content while focusing on constant improvement and discovery
• Keeping up with industry trends, and supplying clients with relevant ideas in communication and design fields
• Setting goals, identifying areas for development, and expanding the design business

2017 - Present

DESIGN LEAD HockeyStack | hockeystack.com

• Revamped HockeyStack's visual identity from A to Z, oversaw the entire rebranding process
• Translated marketing strategies into compelling and elegant design solutions
• Oversaw and took part in design processes from conception to publishing
• Developed graphics for all of HockeyStack’s communication efforts
• Collaborated with marketing team to build a brand presence that is professional, memorable and influential
• Managed multiple design projects simultaneously and effectively met expectations in a timely, versatile and solution-oriented manner
• Established and improved design processes and ensured high quality execution by setting standards for the HockeyStack brand
• Acted as a brand guardian, ensuring a consistent identity across all brand assets throughout the two-year collaboration

2023 - 2024

ART DIRECTOR The Flow, B2B Streaming Platform by HockeyStack

• Created art concepts for each content series in line with shows' content framework
• Produced shows and relevant artworks to be shared across the Flow brand's channels
• Ensured and set standards for the highest production quality within limitations of time, budget and other resources
• Stayed up-to-date with social and cultural trends, evolving content formats and developed refreshing design approaches for the B2B communication scene

2023 - 2024

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Lumar (formerly Deepcrawl) lumar.io/

• Helped the marketing team shape the company's identity evolution—from its roots as Deepcrawl, an SEO tool, to a globally recognized website intelligence platform
• Acted as the in-house designer for the marketing team and developed visually engaging graphics and communication materials across various formats, from digital to print (social content, presentation decks, campaigns, eBooks, brand assets, etc.)
• Stayed up-to-date with the marketing team and the brand lead to ensure a smooth workflow, and consistency with shared goals and plans

2021 - 2023

JR. ACCOUNT MANAGER Muvidu | Video Agency

• Planned and executed client projects; primarily for Google Turkey (TwG), Microsoft Turkey and Unilever
• Presented strategic and creative solutions to clients’ video marketing projects in collaboration with agency teams through research and collection of industry insights
• Assisted the brand team with pitching processes through research and creating assets for presenting ideas in a creative and impactful manner
• Acted as a producer in video production processes from pre-production to delivery, made sure the clients were provided the quality of work they expected

2016-2018

INTERN Muvidu | Video Agency

• Assisted brand and creative teams in the production of video marketing projects
• An extensive learning experience with focus on video production, rising trends in the field and dynamics of client-facing roles in the agency environment
  

2015-2016

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN KUSIF Social Impact Forum)

Developed visual and written content for organization’s digital assets

• Planned and managed the social media content distribution
• Attended the events and gatherings organized by KUSIF and posted real-time on the organization’s social media channels to increase engagement and visibility
• Learning experience concentrated around sustainable business practices and driving change to create social impact in business context

2016-2017

CREATIVE CONTENT CREATOR Scorp App

• Worked in a group of eight other specialists for a start-up mobile networking, social media and video sharing application Scorp App
• Developed and promoted headlines that were popular, influential, and informative

2014-2015

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Google Workspace and iWork
• Working knowledge of project management and collaboration tools such as Notion, Slack, Asana, Trello and JIRA

ROME BUSINESS SCHOOL International Master of Arts and Culture Management, Rome

KOÇ UNIVERSITY Social Sciences and Humanities, Istanbul
Media and Visual Arts (Full Scholarship)
Media & Management (I) and Design (II) Track Programs

SCIENCES PO Humanities, Paris


Exchange program concentrated on art history and culture