I am a creative director with a background in animation and illustration and over twenty years of experience in the creative field. I studied Animation and Multimedia at the Fine Arts Faculty of Anadolu University and have spent more than fifteen years working across production, animation, and design for digital and social media. Throughout my career, I have taken on leadership roles, including leading an e-learning team as Art Director and serving as Creative Director at a digital advertising agency where I headed the banner department and oversaw end-to-end creative processes with multidisciplinary teams. In addition to my client work, I have freelanced as a creative designer, animator, and illustrator, contributed as a newspaper columnist and university lecturer, and worked as an HR consultant within my field. I also created two animated short films that were selected for international festivals. My illustration work spans book and literary project collaborations, including Kaleydoscope.it and various published books. As AI reshapes the industry, I’m seeking a permanent position in a company with a strong, supportive culture where I can apply my broad experience to create lasting value for impactful projects and teams. You can view my portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Eren Topcu

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I am a creative director with a background in animation and illustration and over twenty years of experience in the creative field. I studied Animation and Multimedia at the Fine Arts Faculty of Anadolu University and have spent more than fifteen years working across production, animation, and design for digital and social media. Throughout my career, I have taken on leadership roles, including leading an e-learning team as Art Director and serving as Creative Director at a digital advertising agency where I headed the banner department and oversaw end-to-end creative processes with multidisciplinary teams. In addition to my client work, I have freelanced as a creative designer, animator, and illustrator, contributed as a newspaper columnist and university lecturer, and worked as an HR consultant within my field. I also created two animated short films that were selected for international festivals. My illustration work spans book and literary project collaborations, including Kaleydoscope.it and various published books. As AI reshapes the industry, I’m seeking a permanent position in a company with a strong, supportive culture where I can apply my broad experience to create lasting value for impactful projects and teams. You can view my portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am a creative director with a background in animation and illustration and over twenty years of experience in the creative field. I studied Animation and Multimedia at the Fine Arts Faculty of Anadolu University and have spent more than fifteen years working across production, animation, and design for digital and social media. Throughout my career, I have taken on leadership roles, including leading an e-learning team as Art Director and serving as Creative Director at a digital advertising agency where I headed the banner department and oversaw end-to-end creative processes with multidisciplinary teams.

In addition to my client work, I have freelanced as a creative designer, animator, and illustrator, contributed as a newspaper columnist and university lecturer, and worked as an HR consultant within my field. I also created two animated short films that were selected for international festivals. My illustration work spans book and literary project collaborations, including Kaleydoscope.it and various published books. As AI reshapes the industry, I’m seeking a permanent position in a company with a strong, supportive culture where I can apply my broad experience to create lasting value for impactful projects and teams. You can view my portfolio at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Creative Services Specialist at Self-employed / Freelance
April 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance art direction and creative direction for digital advertising; created banners, animated explainer videos, and music clips for diverse clients. Produced two animated short films—'O' (screened at the 10th Istanbul Biennial parallel events) and 'Today' (featured at !f Istanbul 2016). Illustrated Turkish literary narratives for Kaleydoscope.it (Italy), leading to additional book illustration projects.
Independent Journalist & T24 Columnist at T24.com.tr
July 1, 2013 - March 1, 2016
Wrote a column, translated articles, and conducted interviews for the Turkish independent newspaper T24.com.tr.
Creative Director at W3 Digital
September 1, 2008 - August 1, 2013
Led the banner department for global brands under the Mars Inc. umbrella, providing end-to-end production for web design, roll-out websites, and visual social media implementations—from concept to delivery.
Art Director at Bilge Adam
May 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008
Delivered interactive and visual e-learning solutions and led the animation and product production processes.
Designer at Turkcell Int-Com
January 1, 2007 - April 1, 2007
Lead designer on internal communications; daily production of banners, posters, and short video content for intranet and internal TV channels.
Lead Animator at KM Institute (KMI)
May 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Produced animations for kazaniriz.biz e-learning package, aimed at preparing high school students for the nationwide university entrance exam.
Freelance Creative Services Specialist at Self-employed / Freelance
April 1, 2014 - Present
Led art direction and creative direction for digital advertising; produced banners, animated explainer videos, and music clips; freelanced as designer, animator, and illustrator. Created two animated short films, O and Today, and illustrated Turkish literary narratives for Kaleydoscope.it.
Faculty Lecturer at Istanbul Arel University
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Contract lecturer teaching Typography and 2D Animation; designed curriculum, delivered lectures, and evaluated student performance over one academic year.
Independent journalist & Columnist at T24
July 1, 2013 - March 31, 2016
Wrote a column, translated articles, and conducted interviews for the Turkish independent newspaper.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics at Anadolu Üniversitesi
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Baccalaureate at Galatasaray Lisesi
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics at Anadolu Üniversitesi
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Baccalaureate, High School Certificate of Competence Program at Galatasaray Lisesi
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics at Anadolu Üniversitesi
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Baccalaureate at Galatasaray Lisesi
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

IYN Yoga Instructor
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
IYN Yoga Instructor
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
IYN Yoga Instructor
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other