Deniz Öcal

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Hi I am an animator, illustrator and graphic designer. I'm working advertising agencies, since 2002, and also I am animator, animation director since 2011.

About

Hi I am an animator, illustrator and graphic designer. I’m working advertising agencies, since 2002, and also I am animator, animation director since 2011.

  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • TurkishFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • JapaneseIntermediate
  • LatinBeginner
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Financial Services
  • Consumer Goods

Projects · 5

linear film

first animation film as an animator

  • 2D Animator
  • Animation Director
  • Illustrator
children book illustration

children book illustration and advertising animation film for the book

  • 2D Animator
  • Animation Director
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
trailer for 13. Animators festival

I illustrated and animated a small part of the Spirited Away movie in my own style for the promotion of the 13. Animator Film Festival.

  • Animation Director
  • Animator
  • Illustrator

Work experience· 35 roles

English Teacher · Istanbul Private Marmara KindergartenJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Developed and implemented creative lesson plans for young learners to introduce them to the English language in a fun and engaging manner.

English Teacher · Istanbul Private Marmara CollegeJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Delivered English lessons to high school students, utilizing diverse teaching methods to enhance student learning and participation.

Teacher · Istanbul Private Marmara KindergartenJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Developed and implemented creative lesson plans in English for preschool children, promoting language acquisition through play.

Teacher · Istanbul Private Marmara CollegeJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Freelance - Animation / Graphic Design · Onelog / Hybrid 360 & Studio Food RoomJan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo
English Teacher · Adnan Kahveci Middle SchoolJan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo
Teacher · Adnan Kahveci Middle SchoolJan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo
Freelance - Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design · KOMPOST (Children Book) / DENIZDEKİ HAYALET (Children Book) / Multiple clientsMar 2018 – Feb 2024 · 6 yrs

Education· 8

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design · Mimar Sinan University Fine Arts2030 – 2002
Graphic Design · Mimar Sinan University Fine Arts2030 – 2002
International Relations · Anadolu University2025 – 2026
English Language Teaching · Maltepe University2020 – 2024

Certifications and awards· 21

PARK BOOK: Writing Course2011 – 2025
TOON BOOM Course2013 – 2025
Children Book Creating Course2021 – 2025
MAARA STUDIO: Advanced Stop Motion Animation Course2024 – 2025

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