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Visual Design Specialist
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Summary
Professional design specialist with demonstrated ability in creating impactful visuals and effective design solutions. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, user-centered design, and project management. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on delivering high-quality results. Reliable, creative problem-solver with keen attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Visual Design Specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Visual Design Specialist
Kahve Diyarı
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and maintaining high-quality results.
- Evaluated existing products to identify areas for improvement, recommending aesthetic or functional updates as needed.
- Devised strategic approaches for highlighting important focal points in each design.
- Provided review and guidance for project non-conformances and operations issues.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and inform strategic design decisions.
- Presented design proposals to clients, effectively communicating the value of proposed solutions.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Led brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams, generating fresh ideas for innovative product designs.
- Created compelling visual assets for marketing campaigns, driving brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
Graphic Designer
Vajans Digital Agency
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Enhanced brand visibility by designing innovative marketing materials.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Developed innovative designs for variety of clients in graphic design industry.
- Created engaging social media content, boosting online interaction.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Designed eye-catching event collateral, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns and increased event attendance.
Video Editor
ADÜ TV
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
- Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques.
- Increased viewer engagement through skillful use of pacing, rhythm, and transitions in video edits.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
- Refined final products with constructive feedback on rough cuts.
- Analyzed viewer analytics to guide editing decisions, ensuring content resonates with target demographics.
Graphic Designer and Motion Designer
FPV Drone Market
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Designed an FPV drone racing area.
- Designed jerseys for racers
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Designed eye-catching event collateral, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns and increased event attendance.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Led rebranding campaign that significantly increased market presence.
- Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
- Enhanced brand visibility by designing eye-catching motion graphics for marketing campaigns.
- Prepared conceptual layouts for Teknofest motion graphic projects.
Graphic Designer and Video Editor
Moni Creative
06.2023 - 08.2023
Graphic Designer
Turkish Air Force Solotürk Demo Team
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Created engaging social media content, boosting online interaction.
- Created visual concepts for special events that increased participant engagement.
- Designed shoulder badges and military pilot's helmets
Graphic Designer
Difine Media
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Innovative social media designs were created for the Galatasaray esports team.
- Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Content Producer and Writer
Digital Game
01.2021 - 01.2020
Writer
Espor Haberlerim
08.2019 - 12.2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design
Aydın Adnan Menderes University
Aydın, Turkey 1 2021 - 1 2025
German Language and Literature
Selçuk University
Konya, Turkey 01.2020 - 1 2019
Visual Communication Design
Süleyman Demirel University
Isparta 01.2021 - 1 2020
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Rush
Clip Studio Paint
Figma
Wix
Microsoft Office
Illustration
Branding and identity
Certification
2019- Izmir Province Girls Volleyball Tournament First Place
Interests
I started playing court tennis from a young age In the first grade of primary school, I started playing my first musical instrument, the guitar, which I still play When I entered secondary school, I became interested in foreign languages and learned English and went to Germany in 2013 as part of the Comenius student exchange program I got a good grade in the high school entrance exam and was placed in my high school as the second I created my dream music band in my first year of high school and represented my high school by participating in various competitions I also took part in the school's table tennis, court tennis and volleyball teams I learned piano, ukulele and bass guitar during high school When I started at Süleyman Demirel University, I became the president of the esports community and joined Games' Campus Ambassador Program and organized various events and inter-university tournaments as a League of Legends Campus Ambassador I also enjoy playing various games in my spare time
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Being able to communicate with people very easily, marketing your job with all its advantages, motivating the team in teamwork, being highly energetic and active, being detailed and helpful for team
References
Ahmet Özkaya, +(90) 538 984 84 54, FPV Drone Market
İrem Güler, +(90) 507 615 42 40, Kahve Diyarı
Timeline
Visual Design Specialist
Kahve Diyarı
05.2025 - 07.2025
Graphic Designer
Vajans Digital Agency
02.2025 - 05.2025
Video Editor
ADÜ TV
09.2024 - 02.2025
Graphic Designer and Motion Designer
FPV Drone Market
04.2024 - 06.2024
Graphic Designer and Video Editor
Moni Creative
06.2023 - 08.2023
Graphic Designer
Turkish Air Force Solotürk Demo Team
01.2022 - 10.2024
Graphic Designer
Difine Media
06.2021 - 09.2021
Content Producer and Writer
Digital Game
01.2021 - 01.2020
Visual Communication Design
Süleyman Demirel University
01.2021 - 1 2020
German Language and Literature
Selçuk University
01.2020 - 1 2019
Writer
Espor Haberlerim
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design
Aydın Adnan Menderes University
1 2021 - 1 2025