Esra Eren Soyak

Available to hire

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Print Designer at Mavi Jeans / Bee Design
August 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance print designer providing print patterns and graphic layouts for Mavi Jeans and Bee Design.
Graphic Designer at FB Textile for C&A
December 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Graphic design for apparel collections; created prints and garment graphics; collaborated with suppliers and production teams.
Graphic Designer at UNITEKS C&A
December 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Graphic design for UNITEKS C&A projects; pattern design; coordination with design and production teams.
Designer at ROKA TEXTILE (Cecil Denim, Marc Jacobs, Roka Online Shop)
December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Product and textile design; created graphics for Cecil Denim, Marc Jacobs collaborations and Roka online shop.
Graphic Designer at MASEKSPORT (Mango, Zara, El Corte Ingles, Uterque)
April 1, 2015 - April 30, 2019
Graphic designer for international retailers; developed seasonal graphics and product visuals.
Graphic Designer at FASITEX (Zara)
May 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Graphic design for apparel lines for Zara.
Graphic Designer at SUN TEXTILE (Jimmy Key)
September 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
Print and apparel graphics for SUN TEXTILE and Jimmy Key collections.
Graphic Designer at Ogilvy Direct / Marshall Pfizer, Publicis Bold / D&R / Mazaik Wines / Giesse International
September 1, 2008 - March 1, 2012
Contract graphic design work for agencies including Ogilvy Direct, Publicis Bold, Mazaik Wines, and Giesse.
Assistant Teacher at Bilgi University
September 1, 2006 - January 31, 2007
Assisted in design courses; supported faculty and students in studio activities.
Art Director at Dükkan Publishing (Garanti Bank & Life)
July 1, 2005 - May 31, 2006
Art direction for publishing projects and brand initiatives for Garanti Bank & Life.
Art Director at Publicis Bold (Akbank, Deren Çay, Saka, Collins)
December 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005
Art direction for campaigns and brand projects across multiple clients.
Graphic Designer at Printland (Loreal Perfume Group, Lancôme)
September 1, 2000 - May 31, 2002
Graphic design for perfume packaging and collateral for Loreal brands.
Junior Art Director at Aura Advertising
September 1, 1999 - August 31, 2000
Junior art direction for campaigns; collaborated with copywriters and photographers.
Graphic Designer at Mero Design
September 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Graphic designer for Ford, Lilly, Pfzeir campaigns.
Freelance Print Designer at Mavi Jeans; Bee Design
August 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance print design for apparel and textiles, developing print graphics and patterns for collections.
Graphic Designer at FB Textile (C&A)
December 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Textile and apparel graphics design; produced print-ready artwork and colorways for seasonal lines.
Graphic Designer at MA SEKSPORT (Mango, Zara, El Corte Ingles, Uterque)
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019
Fashion graphics and branding assets for major retailers; developed lookbooks and campaign visuals.
Graphic Designer at FASITEX
May 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Textile prints and garment graphics for Zara collections; contributed to seasonal design direction.
Graphic Designer at SUN TEXTILE
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Printed textiles and product graphics for fashion lines; collaborated on color and theme development.
Graphic Designer at UNITEKS C&A
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013
Textile print design and artwork creation for multiple C&A ranges.
Graphic Designer at Printland
September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2002
Print design for L’Oréal perfume group brands (Lancôme, Biotherm) and related campaigns.
Art Director at Dükkan Publishing; Garanti Bank & Life
July 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Creative direction and design for publishing and banking/life brand materials.
Art Director at Publicis Bold
December 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005
Advertising art direction for Akbank, Deren Çay, Saka, and Collins campaigns.
Freelance Designer at Ogilvy Direct; Publicis Bold; Mazaik Wines; Giesse International
September 1, 2008 - March 1, 2012
Freelance design across multiple agencies and clients, providing brand and campaign visuals.
Freelance Designer at Ogilvy Direct; Marshall Pfizer; Publicis Bold; D&R; Mozaik Wines; Giesse International
September 1, 2008 - March 31, 2012
Freelance design work across textiles and consumer brands for multiple agencies and clients.
Art Director at Dükkan Publishing
July 1, 2005 - May 31, 2006
Art direction for publishing projects including collaborations with Garanti Bank & Life.
Freelance Designer at Mavi Jeans; Bee Design
August 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance print/design work for fashion clients.
Graphic Designer at FB Textile; C&A
October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Graphic design work for fashion retail accounts.
Graphic Designer at UNITEKS; C&A
December 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Design work for UNITEKS and C&A collaborations.
Designer at ROKA TEXTILE; Cecil Denim; Marc Jacobs; Roka Online Shop
December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Design work for textile and fashion brands; online shop visuals.
Graphic Designer at MASEKSPORT; Mango; Zara; El Corte Ingles; Uterque
April 1, 2015 - April 30, 2019
Graphic design for fashion retail accounts.
Graphic Designer at FASITEX; Zara
May 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Design work for Zara and related brands.
Graphic Designer at SUN TEXTILE; Jimmy Key
September 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
Textile and fashion design projects for Jimmy Key.
Graphic Designer at UNITEKS C&A
September 1, 2013 - Present
Design work for UNITEKS and C&A collaborations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design at Marmara University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
BTEC Certificate in Graphic Design and Typography at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
MA Fine Art (Contextual Studies) at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
MA in Contextual Studies, Fine Art - 1st Pathway at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2012 - March 4, 2026
BTEC Certificate in Graphic Design and Typography at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Product Design at Marmara University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
High School Diploma, Mathematics at American Collegiate Institute
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1995
MA Fine Art – Contextual Studies (1st Pathway) at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
BTEC Certificate in Graphic Design and Typography at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Postgraduate Diploma at University of the Arts London, London College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial and Product Design at Marmara University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
High School – Mathematics Department at American Collegiate Institute
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1995
Fashion Design – Vakko Esmod Fashion Design Workshop at Vakko Esmod Fashion Design
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Trend Analysis Techniques at IMA and Aegean Exporters Association
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
The Creative Enterprise Programme at British Council and Nesta
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Stage and Costume Design Workshop at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
August 1, 1998 - August 31, 1998
Painting & Watercolor Workshop at Art Michelle Armas Academy
June 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026
Ceramic Workshop at Mehmet Tüzüm Kızılçam Studio
January 1, 2024 - April 24, 2026
Life Drawing Lessons at Drawing Is Free – Paris College of Art Online
May 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020
NFT Art Workshop at BAUSEM - NFT ART
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Screen Print Workshop at Camberwell College of Arts
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
DOKU Fabric Design Contest GAIB – 3rd Prize – Print Design at GAIB - Southeast Anatolian Exporters’ Associations
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Conqueror Postcard Design Contest – Professional Category Award at Conqueror
August 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Beautiful Minds Logo Design Contest at University of the Arts London / London Institute
January 1, 2003 - January 31, 2003
Selpak Pattern Design Contest – Student Category Award at Selpak
September 1, 2000 - September 30, 2000

Qualifications

3rd Prize - Print Design, Doku Fabric Design Contest
October 1, 2022 - March 4, 2026
Izmir International Jazz Festival Exhibition Attendance
February 1, 2013 - March 4, 2026
Conquerer Postcard Design Contest - Professional Category Award
August 1, 2008 - March 4, 2026
Beautiful Minds Logo Design Contest (London Institute UAL)
January 1, 2003 - March 4, 2026
Selpak Pattern Design Contest - Student Category Award
September 1, 2000 - March 4, 2026
Postgraduate Diploma
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
3rd Prize - Print Design (Doku Fabric Design Contest)
October 1, 2022 - March 4, 2026
Izmir International Jazz Festival - Exhibition Attendance
February 1, 2013 - March 4, 2026
Conquerer Postcard Design Contest - Professional Category Award
August 1, 2008 - March 4, 2026
Beautiful Minds Logo Design Contest (London Institute UAL)
January 1, 2003 - March 4, 2026
Selpak Pattern Design Contest - Student Category Award
September 1, 2000 - March 4, 2026
Stage and Costume Design Workshop (Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design)
August 1, 1998 - March 4, 2026
Screen Print Workshop (Camberwell College of Arts)
February 1, 2018 - March 4, 2026
The Creative Enterprise Programme (British Council & Nesta)
April 1, 2019 - March 4, 2026
Trend Analysis Techniques (IMA and Aegean Exporters Association)
April 1, 2019 - March 4, 2026
MA Fine Art – Contextual Studies (1st Pathway)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
BTEC Certificate in Graphic Design and Typography
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Postgraduate Diploma
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial and Product Design
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
High School – Mathematics Department
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1995
Fashion Design – Vakko Esmod Fashion Design Workshop
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Trend Analysis Techniques
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
The Creative Enterprise Programme
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Stage and Costume Design Workshop
August 1, 1998 - August 31, 1998
Painting & Watercolor Workshop
June 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026
Ceramic Workshop
January 1, 2024 - April 24, 2026
Life Drawing Lessons
May 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020
NFT Art Workshop
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Screen Print Workshop
February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
DOKU Fabric Design Contest GAIB – 3rd Prize – Print Design
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Conqueror Postcard Design Contest – Professional Category Award
August 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Beautiful Minds Logo Design Contest
January 1, 2003 - January 31, 2003
Selpak Pattern Design Contest – Student Category Award
September 1, 2000 - September 30, 2000

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services