Experience

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  Ieee metu student branch

  May 2013 - May 2014

  Member of the administrative board (career and internship project group)

  • Coordinated Campus Development Days'14, which is Turkey's most significant career event organized by students and lasted three days with 45+ individual seminars, 15+ workshops, 5.000+ participants on-site, & 5.000 online participants• Actively participated in organizing several events conducted by IEEE METU Student Branch between 2013-2014

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  Nurus

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

  Intern

  • Mainly worked in Metal Production Department in collaboration with Design Department, experienced a furniture's journey started with design and ended up in production

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  Arcelik group

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2015

  Intern

  • Worked in Research and Development department in the dishwasher factory. Experienced both production and product development processes

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  Gri tasarım stüdyosu

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  Intern

  • Involved in several projects that the firm was working on, including Corporate Identity Projects• Recreated a client website aligned with Google SEO rules• Worked on several projects involving printed materials using Adobe Indesign, practiced different printing techniques• Worked on a real estate project and prepared interactive VR visuals for it

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  Karel electronics

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  Intern

  • Worked in the R&D department, witnessed how communication between departments affects design solutions in firsthand• Had the chance to go through the company’s corporate identity manual and further developed a better understanding of the printing techniques of logos on industrial products

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  Karel

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

  Graduation project

  • Worked on an Experience Recorder for people in festival/concert environment to record without missing the moment and archive their experiences easily• Project involved aspects related to User Experience Design, Interaction Design and System Design• Project steps included Creating Persona, User Research, User Journey Mapping, designing User Interfaces and Prototyping

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  Barikat

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

  Photographer

  • Responsible for shooting photographs and videos of events, live shows, and food served in this pub• Editing raw visual assets and getting them ready to be featured on the press, printed media, and digital platforms such as social media• Managing social media accounts• Working on marketing strategies

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  Fernas group of companies

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Creative designer

  • Working on several projects related to their Hotel (Cape Bodrum), Food Inc. (Fernas Food Inc.), Gym (Most Life Club), and Construction Company (Fernas Construction Company)• Packaging design for Fernas Food Inc• Designing printed materials such as brochures, catalogs, advertisements, press features and managing their printing process, including formatting and managing stakeholders for all mentioned companies as well as all their digital media visuals• Worked on the improvement of the brand identity of Fernas Group of Companies• Conducted photoshoots for Cape Bodrum, Fernas Food Inc, and Most Life Club and edited raw visuals for printed and digital media usage Show less

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  Lumos ajans

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

  Creative lead

  • Worked closely with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones• Build and lead the creative process of all web, print, and digital marketing materials of clients and the company itself to support branding strategies• Coordinated, created, and scheduled content for social media using design, marketing, and production skills• Worked with several clients from different industries, including beauty, health, catering, tourism, and more. Clients included Jelifit, Eva Beauty Center, Anka Sofra Catering Medisante, The Park Lounge Pub, Dietician Burge Cobaner, and more Show less

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  Succeed & repeat

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  Creative designer

  • Responsible for all design deliverables for clients and the firm itself• Content creation and designing visuals for social media usage of clients and managing social media accounts• Branding and brand identity creation for clients• Designing websites for clients and the firm itself• Creating print-ready materials for clients• Creating systems working closely with management* This is a remote role

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  Everlaunch

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

  Product designer

  • Rebranding Everlaunch• Redesigning website in an accessible and user-centered way working with front end developers, testing and improving user experience• Assisting with product launches• Designing both printed and digital visuals for web platforms, marketing materials, press features, and more• Creating and curating content for social media accounts and their management• Management of design processes, including outsourcing when needed • Involved in creating systems for the management of the company* This is a remote role Show less

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  Baskcreative

  May 2021 - now

  Product designer

  Leading the design and development of products for 30+ brands in Fintech, Blockchain, AI, healthcare, real estate, and more. My role covers the entire product lifecycle, combining strategic research, creative design, and collaboration, ensuring user-centric solutions.Key Responsibilities:•30+ Digital Products: Worked on fintech projects including B2B Crypto Services, Financial Services Provider, EUR Stable Coin, Offshore Bank, E-wallet, and Expense Management Provider.End-to-End Design and Project Management: Managed projects from research, strategy, and branding through UX/UI design to final delivery. Conducted user research to understand target audiences, gather insights, and define personas. Developed wireframes and prototypes to visualize and test ideas, ensuring alignment with business goals, user needs, and facilitating feedback and iteration with clear communication to stakeholders.•Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with business, marketing, and development teams to deliver high-quality products, ensuring seamless communication and adherence to deadlines.•Feature Development and Documentation: Designed product features and flows, creating presentations and documents for stakeholders.•Diverse Platform Design: Created designs for web applications, mobile apps, websites, and digital marketing materials, supporting printed marketing materials like brochures and expo booths.•Design Execution and Development Collaboration: Collaborated with front-end development teams globally to ensure seamless implementation and high-quality results.•Product Refinement and Improvement: Worked with business, marketing, and sales teams to refine and enhance products based on user feedback and market trends.•Outsourcing and Specialized Task Management: Outsourced tasks to 3D artists and illustrators as needed, directing small design teams to achieve project goals, managing tasks for designers, developers, and marketing teams to foster a collaborative environment. Show less