Volkan Çalışıyor
Istanbul
Summary
Accomplished Creative Designer Team Leader at Pastel Cosmetics, leveraging expertise in packaging design and 3D modeling to drive innovative solutions. Proven track record in enhancing customer engagement through strategic digital marketing and promotional materials. Adept at fostering teamwork and problem-solving, consistently delivering exceptional results and elevating brand presence by over 20%.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Designer Team Leader
Pastel Cosmetics
Istanbul
02.2025 - Current
- 9 months
- Designed packaging concepts aligning with brand identity and customer preferences.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create visually appealing promotional materials.
- Developed product illustrations and graphics for social media campaigns and ads.
- Created mock-ups and prototypes for product presentations and client feedback.
- Took ideas and transformed into exceptional designs for use by merchandising department to promote sales.
- Researched market trends and competitor activities to create innovative design solutions.
Freelance Designer
Freelance
08.2023 - Current
- 2 years
- Researched market to determine appropriate prices for designs and products.
- Identified markets for designs based on age, gender and lifestyles.
- Optimized assigned designs according to customer specifications.
- Created product lines and marketed through retail venues, boutiques or mail-order catalogs.
Creative Designer
Pastel Cosmetics
Istanbul
11.2024 - 02.2025
- 4 months
General Management
Pcific Esports
İzmir
01.2021 - 05.2023
- 2 years 5 months
Co-Founder
Lumhar Design
Izmir
12.2018 - 05.2023
- Digital Marketing
- UI Design
- 3D Modelling
- Concept Design
- 4 years 6 months
Marketing Director
Izmir
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Marketing Chief
- UI / UX Design
- Sponsorship Management
- Social Media Analysis
- Industrial Design
- 1 year 2 months
Industrial Design Intern
ca|t design
Izmir Province
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Yacht Design
- 3D Modelling
- Concept Design
- Furniture Design
- 4 months
Yacht Design Intern
TAKA YAT LTD.
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Industrial designer
- Yacht Design
- 3D Modelling
- Concept Design
- Yacht construction
- 4 months
Sales Assistant
Harley Davidson izmir
07.2014 - 06.2015
- 1 year
Internship
C-Section
07.2010 - 09.2011
- Graphic designer
- 1 year 3 months
ByNoGame.com
Education
Associate of Arts - Yacht design
Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts
Istanbul03.2021
Bachelor's degree - Industrial design
Izmir University of Economics
01.2017
MEV COLLEGE
01.2013
PREP -
AMERICAN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
01.2009
PİRİ REİS ÉCOLES PRIVÉES
01.2008
Skills
- Community Management
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Packaging design
- 3D modeling
- Digital marketing
- Promotional materials
- Team collaboration
- Creative direction
- Customer engagement
Languages
English (Professional Working), Türkçe (Native or Bilingual), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary)
Awards
Local Basketball tournament, Local Basketball tournament
Publications
- Portfolio
- Passionate amateur photographer capturing moments one click at a time
Timeline
Creative Designer Team Leader
Pastel Cosmetics
02.2025 - Current
Creative Designer
Pastel Cosmetics
11.2024 - 02.2025
Freelance Designer
Freelance
08.2023 - Current
General Management
Pcific Esports
01.2021 - 05.2023
Co-Founder
Lumhar Design
12.2018 - 05.2023
Marketing Director
09.2017 - 10.2018
Industrial Design Intern
ca|t design
06.2016 - 09.2016
Yacht Design Intern
TAKA YAT LTD.
06.2015 - 09.2015
Sales Assistant
Harley Davidson izmir
07.2014 - 06.2015
Internship
C-Section
07.2010 - 09.2011
ByNoGame.com
Associate of Arts - Yacht design
Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts
Bachelor's degree - Industrial design
Izmir University of Economics
MEV COLLEGE
PREP -
AMERICAN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
PİRİ REİS ÉCOLES PRIVÉES