Hello, I'm an animation director. I love creating animation to tell my stories to the world. I've been working in advertising agencies for about 15 years. I currently illustrate children's books, create advertising animations, motion graphics, character designs, and create my own animated films, which I write the story for. For the past 12 years, I've taught animation to children at various institutions and schools.…

Deniz Öcal

Hello, I'm an animation director. I love creating animation to tell my stories to the world. I've been working in advertising agencies for about 15 years. I currently illustrate children's books, create advertising animations, motion graphics, character designs, and create my own animated films, which I write the story for. For the past 12 years, I've taught animation to children at various institutions and schools.…

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Hello, I’m an animation director. I love creating animation to tell my stories to the world. I’ve been working in advertising agencies for about 15 years. I currently illustrate children’s books, create advertising animations, motion graphics, character designs, and create my own animated films, which I write the story for. For the past 12 years, I’ve taught animation to children at various institutions and schools.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance - Animation / Graphic Design at Onelog / Hybrid 360 & Studio Food Room
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Freelance animation and graphic design projects for clients including Onelog, Hybrid 360 and Studio Food Room.
Freelance - Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design at Self-employed
March 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Freelance illustration, animation and graphic design work; created KOMPOST and DENIZDEKİ HAYALET book illustrations and commercial animation, among other projects.
Animator & Illustrator at Ajans Sosyal
July 1, 2017 - Present
Animator & Animation Director & Illustrator.
Illustrator at LUK Oil / Koç Holding / BNP Paribas Cardif / Hemel / &NOW
March 1, 2018 - Present
Illustrator for multiple clients including LUK Oil, Koç Holding, BNP Paribas Cardif, Hemel and &NOW.
Art Director at War The Robe
April 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Art Director for War The Robe project.
Freelance - Illustrator / Animation / Graphic Design at Freelance
September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Freelance work in illustration, animation and graphic design; served clients including Carrefoursa, İş Bankası, Ziraat Bankası, Uğur Okulları, Yogatime, Intherm, Spark Film, MOJO Production and more.
Art Director at Doğu Communication
November 1, 2004 - Present
Art Director for Doğu Communication projects.
Jr. Art Director at EMA
May 1, 2003 - Present
Junior Art Director at EMA.
Art Director at Sportsnet
September 1, 2005 - Present
Art Director at Sportsnet.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator & Animation Director & Animator at Naviga / Anadolu Grubu / NTSR / Emsan
November 1, 2004 - Present
Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animation Director and Animator for Naviga and Anadolu Grubu projects.
Graphic Designer at National Geographic / National Geographic Kids / F1 Racing Magazines
September 1, 2005 - Present
Magazine graphic design and illustration for NatGeo magazines and F1 Racing magazines.
Animation Intern at KaBum Production
May 1, 2011 - Present
Animation internship at KaBum Production.
Freelance - Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design at Various clients (KOMPOST, DENIZDEKİ HAYALET, COMMODITY, Mini Sanat okulu, TÜYAP, ONELOG, EDC Okulları, İyi Güller, Hillsider, Spouchy, Lavenza)
March 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Illustration and animation work for children's books and commercial projects.
Animator & Animation Director & Illustrator at Ajans Sosyal
July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Animation directing and illustration for campaigns.
Freelance - Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design at Carrefoursa / İ Bankası / Ziraat Bankası / War The Robe / Uğur Okulları / Yogatime / Intherm / Spark Film / MOJO Production
September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Freelance work for multiple clients in retail, banking, education and media.
Art Director & Illustrator at Finar Kurumsal
May 1, 2011 - Present
Art direction and illustration for Zorlu Enerji, Global Holding, Erdemir, Ak Enerji, Takasbank, Akbank, Halkbank

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan University Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan University Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

PARK BOOK: Writing Course
January 1, 2011 - December 2, 2025
TOON BOOM Course
January 1, 2013 - December 2, 2025
Children Book Creating Course
January 1, 2021 - December 2, 2025
MAARA STUDIO: Advanced Stop Motion Animation Course
January 1, 2024 - December 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities
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