Emrecan Akyolcu
Art Director
İstanbul
Summary
Creative Visual Designer and Art Director with a strong foundation in architecture and digital multimedia design, specializing in the fusion of spatial storytelling and interactive experiences. Proven leadership in innovative projects, ranging from immersive XR installations to large-scale stage productions, consistently delivering captivating aesthetic visions. Expertise in concept development, technical production, and collaborative teamwork ensures successful realization of ideas across diverse events, campaigns, and digital art platforms. Passionate about pushing creative boundaries to engage audiences and elevate brand narratives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
ART DIRECTOR
05.2024 - Current
- Led the end-to-end creative direction for immersive installations, brand events, and digital campaigns, ensuring visual consistency and narrative clarity.
- Directed interdisciplinary teams of designers, animators, developers, and performers from concept to execution, aligning production with creative vision.
- Developed creative concepts and spatial design strategies for large-scale stages, immersive environments, and interactive physical-digital experiences.
- Oversaw motion graphics, CGI, and visual storytelling for brand videos, product reveals, and campaign content.
- Applied architectural thinking to 3D environments, lighting, and storytelling in both virtual and physical spaces.
- Integrated AI and experimental tech into the creative process to push boundaries of interactivity and audience engagement.
- Acted as a visual consultant for branding, ensuring that the final experience aligns with both business goals and audience expectations.
- Managed timelines, creative pipelines, and stakeholder feedback while maintaining design integrity and innovation.
CONCEPT ARTIST
ILLUSIONIST DIGITAL ARTS STUDIO
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Brainstormed different ideas and images for new show concept. Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create images of high resolution.
- 2D images and illustrations, storyboards and concept art pieces. Created original characters and environments for immersive storytelling shows.
- Met every studio deadline for each project by leveraging strong task prioritization abilities.
- Worked for several international projects which have executed in Berlin, Dubai, Riyadh and Istanbul.
Education
Master in Science - Art and Design in Computer Environment
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts UNIVERSITY
01.2024
Bachelor in Science - Architecture
SULEYMAN DEMIREL UNIVERSITY
01.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe software
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Blender 3D software proficiency
- Skilled in 3D modeling using RHINO
- Creative concept design
Concept development
Superb attention to detail
Client presentation
Creative direction
Storyboard creation
Timeline
ART DIRECTOR
05.2024 - Current
CONCEPT ARTIST
ILLUSIONIST DIGITAL ARTS STUDIO
10.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor in Science - Architecture
SULEYMAN DEMIREL UNIVERSITY
Master in Science - Art and Design in Computer Environment
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts UNIVERSITY