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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.…

Bahar Calisir

Illustrator, Designer, Artist, +6

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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.…

Next availability:

June 1, 2026

New York, United States

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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Fashion Illustration

Expert

Set Design

Expert

Language

Turkish

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Trickster.studio

April 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Made illustrations for rugs and house textiles based on Ottoman history in the style of Ottoman miniatures (launch TBD). Worked on one-time projects such as designing abstract mirrors and posters for an amateur documentary of my hometown that won multiple student film awards.

Freelance Apparel Designer and Illustrator at Les Benjamins

August 31, 2025 - November 30, 2025

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 & Graphic Design Intern at Les Benjamins

June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Collaborated with the graphic design team to create illustrations for apparel collections (Injection Drops) Designed large-scale visual concepts for brand activations (e.g., Cappadocia installation project) Contributed to surface design and apparel graphics with a strong focus on storytelling Worked within brand guidelines while adapting to different illustration styles

Online Freelance apparel designer/illustrator at Les Benjamins

September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

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).

Illustration/Design Internship at Les Benjamins

June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

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