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.…

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.…

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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.

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Latin
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

English Teacher at Istanbul Private Marmara Kindergarten
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and implemented creative lesson plans for young learners to introduce them to the English language in a fun and engaging manner.
English Teacher at Istanbul Private Marmara College
January 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered English lessons to high school students, utilizing diverse teaching methods to enhance student learning and participation.
Teacher at Istanbul Private Marmara Kindergarten
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and implemented creative lesson plans in English for preschool children, promoting language acquisition through play.
Teacher at Istanbul Private Marmara College
January 1, 2024 - Present
Taught English language and literature to high school students, focusing on critical thinking and communication skills.
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.
English Teacher at Adnan Kahveci Middle School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Responsible for teaching English to middle school students, engaging them in interactive and dynamic lessons that foster language development and enthusiasm for learning.
Teacher at Adnan Kahveci Middle School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Responsible for teaching English and creating engaging lesson plans to enhance students' language skills.
Freelance - Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design at KOMPOST (Children Book) / DENIZDEKİ HAYALET (Children Book) / Multiple clients
March 1, 2018 - February 28, 2024
Children book illustration work including “KOMPOST” and “DENIZDEKİ HAYALET ” plus commercial animation and illustration projects for several educational and publishing/brand partners.
Freelance - Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design at KOMPOST, DENIZDEKİ HAYALET and other clients (COMMODITY, Mini Sanat okulu, TÜYAP, ONELOG, EDC Okulları, İyi Güller, Hillsider, Spouchy, Lavenza)
March 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
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.
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.
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 / Animation Director / Illustrator at Ajans Sosyal
July 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Animator & Animation Director & Illustrator at Ajans Sosyal / LUK Oil / Koç Holding / BNP Paribas-Cardif / Hemel / &NOW
July 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Animator & Animation Director & Illustrator at Ajans Sosyal
July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Animation directing and illustration for campaigns.
Animator & Illustrator at Ajans Sosyal
July 1, 2017 - Present
Animator & Animation Director & Illustrator.
Art Director at War The Robe
April 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Art Director for War The Robe project.
Freelance - Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design at Multiple clients (CarrefourSA, İş Bankası, Ziraat Bankası, Uğur Okulları, Yogatime, Intherm, Spark Film, MOJO Production, etc.)
September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2017
Freelance - Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design at Carrefoursa / İ Bankası / Ziraat Bankası / Uğur Okulları / Yogatime / Intherm / Spark Film / MOJO Production
September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
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.
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.
Animation Internship at KaBum Production
May 1, 2011 - Present
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
Animation Intern at KaBum Production
May 1, 2011 - Present
Animation internship at KaBum Production.
Freelance - Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design at Multiple brands (Zorlu Enerji / Global Holding / Erdemir / Ak Enerji / Takasbank / Akbank / Halkbank; plus other brand clients listed)
February 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011
Art Director at Beko / Adidas / Aroma / Algida / Avea
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2010
Freelance - Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2010
Sportsnet - Art Director at Sportsnet
September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2005
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.
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 at Naviga / Anadolu Grubu / NTSR / Emsan
November 1, 2004 - Present
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.
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.

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
International Relations at Anadolu University
January 1, 2025 - August 5, 2026
English Language Teaching at Maltepe University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
International Relations at Anadolu University
January 1, 2025 - August 5, 2026
English Language Teaching at Maltepe University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan University Fine Arts
January 1, 2002 - August 5, 2026
Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan University Fine Arts
January 1, 2002 - August 5, 2026

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
Editorial Certificate
January 1, 2025 - August 5, 2026
MUN Participation Certificates
January 1, 2020 - August 5, 2026
Cambridge C2 Certificate
January 1, 2019 - August 5, 2026
Future Scientist Certificate
January 1, 2014 - August 5, 2026
Editorial Certificate
January 1, 2025 - August 5, 2026
MUN Participation Certificates
January 1, 2020 - August 5, 2026
Cambridge C2 Certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Future Scientist Certificate
January 1, 2014 - August 5, 2026
PARK BOOK: Writing Course
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
TOON BOOM Course
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Children Book Creating Course (by Gonca Mine Özçelik)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
MAARA STUDIO: Advanced Stop Motion Animation Course
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Writing course / Toon Boom course / Children book creating / Stop motion course durations were provided without exact days
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
PARK BOOK: Writing Course
January 1, 2011 - August 5, 2026
TOON BOOM Course
January 1, 2013 - August 5, 2026
Children Book Creating Course (by Gonca Mine Özçelik)
January 1, 2021 - August 5, 2026
MAARA STUDIO: Advanced Stop Motion Animation Course
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2026

Industry Experience

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