I am a senior graphic designer and art director based in Istanbul, Turkey, with 9+ years of experience in brand identity, product design, and 3D visualization. I have contributed to award-winning work and Disney-licensed product lines, built end-to-end identity systems, and co-founded an Etsy brand. I love turning concepts into production-ready visuals and helping international teams elevate their design through thoughtful branding and compelling visuals. Specializing in Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, 3D modeling, animation, and brand identity design, I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful, scalable design solutions for global audiences.…

Bahadir Umac

I am a senior graphic designer and art director based in Istanbul, Turkey, with 9+ years of experience in brand identity, product design, and 3D visualization. I have contributed to award-winning work and Disney-licensed product lines, built end-to-end identity systems, and co-founded an Etsy brand. I love turning concepts into production-ready visuals and helping international teams elevate their design through thoughtful branding and compelling visuals. Specializing in Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, 3D modeling, animation, and brand identity design, I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful, scalable design solutions for global audiences.…

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I am a senior graphic designer and art director based in Istanbul, Turkey, with 9+ years of experience in brand identity, product design, and 3D visualization. I have contributed to award-winning work and Disney-licensed product lines, built end-to-end identity systems, and co-founded an Etsy brand. I love turning concepts into production-ready visuals and helping international teams elevate their design through thoughtful branding and compelling visuals.

Specializing in Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, 3D modeling, animation, and brand identity design, I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful, scalable design solutions for global audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Umac Design
March 1, 2022 - Present
Provide brand identity design and visual asset creation for 20+ international clients; established a complete brand identity system and a 3D product visualization suite for a luxury accessory brand; co-founded an Etsy brand, achieving first sales within 30 days through strategic product design and branding; launched Dia + Design project offering professional 3D modeling, simulation, and animation services; edited TM SP environmental reports and produced a map animation under contract with the Turkish Ministry of Environment for the EMEA region.
Product Developer at The Walt Disney Company
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Designed 500+ apparel graphics, packaging concepts, and merchandise for Disney, Marvel, and Pixar licensed product lines; contributed 100+ approved designs; created typography patterns, collection designs, and packaging systems using Adobe CC and 3D modeling; supported product collections reaching 4M+ units sold across EMEA; produced typographic and packaging systems for large-scale licensed ranges.
Co-Founder & Art Director at Nopapen i
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Co-founded the brand and developed a complete brand identity, including logo design and typography; art-directed raincoat collections from concept to production; produced product photography and video content; managed social media strategy and grew organic engagement.
Graphic Designer at Gomeed
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Developed a comprehensive corporate identity system including business cards, letterheads, and digital templates; managed printing for identity materials valued at $6,000+, ensuring quality control and timely delivery.
Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager Intern at Walk O VR
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Created product renders, explainer graphics, user manuals, and campaign videos supporting a successful product launch; managed social media content strategy; designed a Kickstarter campaign achieving 500% of the funding goal; collaborated with engineering students to visualize complex technical concepts for public audiences.
Organizer & Art Director at Anatolian Rover Challenge
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Led the complete visual identity system for an international robotics competition hosting 50+ teams and 3,000+ participants; designed all brand identity materials including logos, motion graphics, and video content viewed by 1M+ people across social platforms and YouTube.
Graphic Designer at ITU Robotics Club
October 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018
Created animations and promo videos; accumulated 35,000+ total views across YouTube and social media; competed in USA and Turkey; produced materials meeting international competition standards; collaborated with engineering students to visualize complex technical concepts for public audiences.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning at Istanbul Technical University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

Autodesk 3ds Max Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Bentley Context Capture Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
University Rover Challenge Participation
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Graphic Designer | ITU Robotics Club

    ● Created animations and promotional videos, accumulating 35,000+ total views across YouTube and social media
    ● Competed in the USA and Turkey, and produced materials that met international competition standards
    ● Collaborated with engineering students to visualize complex technical concepts for public audiences

    paper Organizer & Art Director | Anatolian Rover Challenge

    ● Led complete visual identity system for international robotics competition hosting 50+ teams and 3,000+ participants
    ● Designed all brand identity materials, including logos, competition graphics, merchandise, and industrial products
    ● Produced motion graphics and video content viewed by 1M+ people internationally across social media and YouTube