Bahar Calisir

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llustrator and designer based in New York, specializing in narrative and editorial-style visuals.

About

llustrator and designer based in New York, specializing in narrative and editorial-style visuals. I bring ideas to life from sketch to final artwork across digital, print, and surface design, using bold color, expressive characters, and adaptable styles. I’ve worked with brands and creative teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready visuals that align with a clear vision.

  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • TurkishFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Other

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Projects · 1

Work experience· 5 roles

Online Freelance apparel designer/illustrator · Les BenjaminsSep 2025 – Dec 2025 · 4 mos

Developed 20+ concept-to-final illustrations translating design ideas into cohesive visual narratives for apparel collections; translated Adobe Illustrator-based designs into hand-drawn and multi-style illustrations, adapting artwork across different visual styles (editorial, graphic, freestyle).

Freelance Apparel Designer and Illustrator · Les BenjaminsAug 2025 – Nov 2025 · 4 mos

Developed 20+ concept-to-final illustrations translating design ideas into cohesive visual narratives for apparel collections. Translated Adobe Illustrator-based designs into hand-drawn and multi-style illustrations, adapting artwork across editorial, graphic, and freestyle styles.

Illustration/Design Internship · Les BenjaminsJun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos

Worked with Graphic Design team to create graphics/illustrations for their new T-shirt collection: Injection Drops.

Illustration & Graphic Design Intern · Les BenjaminsJun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos
Freelance Illustrator · Trickster.studioApr 2023 – Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Education· 6

BFA Illustration · School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York, NY2030 – 2026
Pre-College, Illustration · School of Visual Arts (SVA) Pre-College2021 – 2026
Pre-College, Illustration · SAIC - School of the Art Institute of Chicago2022
BFA Illustration · School of Visual Arts (SVA)2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 7

SHR Merit Scholarship and Special Presidential Grant2022 – 2026
Full Athletic Scholarship2017 – 2022
Personal Trainer Certification2025 – 2026
SVA Scholarship and Special Presidential Grant2022 – 2026

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