UI/UX Designer & Graphic Designer

Candidate is a Sr. Graphic & UI/UX Designer with over 7 years of experience specializing in visual design, branding, and user interface/user experience design across diverse industries. With expertise in designing compelling logos, branding materials, and print designs, the candidate has also worked extensively in UI/UX for web and app interfaces. Skilled in leading design projects from concept to execution, focusing on creating seamless and engaging user experiences while collaborating with global brands to deliver innovative design solutions. Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD, Figma, and Webflow, with hands-on experience in motion graphics, web design, and product design. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage design systems, optimize user journeys, and create responsive designs for both desktop and mobile platforms. Seeking to bring design expertise and creative direction to an international company to continue developing design skills in a collaborative environment

Kocaeli University / Bachelor's degree, Visual Communication and Design

2016 - 2020

Dr. Oktay Duran High School / Graduate , Graphic Design and Photography

2010 - 2014

Senior Freelance Creative Designer
Industry: Design
May 2021 - Present

• Collaborating on impactful logo and brand identity designs for businesses to establish a strong visual presence.

• Co-creating a "Business and Life" magazine, overseeing design aspects from concept to completion.

• Contributing to successful execution of design projects that resonate with diverse audiences.

Senior UI Designer
Industry: Marketing Services
Sep 2023 - Dec 2024

• Leading web redesign projects, focusing on mobile designs and social media graphics.

• Developing UI/UX designs using design systems and style scapes.

Senior Freelance Graphic Designer
Industry: Advertising Services
Jun 2022 - Sep 2023

Senior Freelance Visual Designer
Industry: Advertising Services
Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

Sr. Freelance Art Director
Industry: Undisclosed
Jun 2022 - May 2023

Senior Graphic & UI UX Designer
Industry: Software Development
Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

• Collaborated with leading brands such as Halkbank, Trendyol, Damat, and Kiğılı to create innovative virtual experiences in the metaverse.

• Designed compelling visual assets and immersive UI/UX interfaces to enhance user engagement within metaverse environments.

• Ensured a seamless user journey and delivered impactful experiences for prominent brands, expanding creative horizons in interactive design.

Senior Graphic & UI/UX Designer
Industry: Financial Services
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

• Designed impactful web interfaces and intuitive UI/UX experiences for over 30 sub-brands at Trive.

• Crafted user-friendly dashboard designs for a trading platform, showcasing proficiency in UI/UX.

• Acquired HTML and CSS knowledge to design and code a personal portfolio website, furthering design skills.

Graphic & UI/UX Designer
Industry: Advertising Services
Apr 2018 - Jun 2021

• Designed visually compelling graphics for national and global brands like Pepsico and Volkswagen.

• Specialized in creating user-friendly UI/UX interfaces for diverse platforms.

Jr. Graphic Designer
Industry: Undisclosed
Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

• Led the artistic development of marketing and promotional pieces, including print, online, and mobile advertisements; collateral materials; and internal and external corporate publications.

• Developed concepts, graphics, and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and business cards.

• Ensured final graphics and layouts were visually appealing and on-brand.

• Performed retouching, manipulation, and image editing.

• Learned design techniques.

Intern
Industry: Manufacturing
Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

• Duran Dogan's customer portfolio included leading global companies, which had the highest quality expectations for their packaging.

• Duran Dogan had an annual converting capacity of 20,000 tons of cardboard.

• Export sales represented 60% of the production.

• Main countries of export included the U.K., Denmark, France, U.S.A., and Russia.