I am a Creative Director, Senior Digital Designer, and AI Visual Specialist with over 20 years of experience across graphic design, web design, branding, AI-generated visual content, motion design, digital marketing, and creative strategy. I help brands build and evolve their visual identities, design websites and campaigns, and create digital and print assets that drive growth. I combine strong visual judgment with hands-on execution, rapid learning, and a collaborative approach to turning ideas into polished, on-brand experiences. I build scalable design systems, leverage AI tools for ideation and production, and consistently partner with clients to translate business goals into compelling visuals.

Natalie Benedik Isikli

I am a Creative Director, Senior Digital Designer, and AI Visual Specialist with over 20 years of experience across graphic design, web design, branding, AI-generated visual content, motion design, digital marketing, and creative strategy. I help brands build and evolve their visual identities, design websites and campaigns, and create digital and print assets that drive growth. I combine strong visual judgment with hands-on execution, rapid learning, and a collaborative approach to turning ideas into polished, on-brand experiences. I build scalable design systems, leverage AI tools for ideation and production, and consistently partner with clients to translate business goals into compelling visuals.

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I am a Creative Director, Senior Digital Designer, and AI Visual Specialist with over 20 years of experience across graphic design, web design, branding, AI-generated visual content, motion design, digital marketing, and creative strategy. I help brands build and evolve their visual identities, design websites and campaigns, and create digital and print assets that drive growth.

I combine strong visual judgment with hands-on execution, rapid learning, and a collaborative approach to turning ideas into polished, on-brand experiences. I build scalable design systems, leverage AI tools for ideation and production, and consistently partner with clients to translate business goals into compelling visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Creative Director at YungaDesign
January 1, 1997 - Present
Lead creative projects across branding, graphic design, web design, digital content, AI visuals, and marketing support for clients in retail, hospitality, service, and creative industries. Design websites, landing pages, social media graphics, promotional assets, presentations, and print collateral. Create visual identities and campaign materials, balancing aesthetics with practical business goals. Develop AI-generated imagery and visual concepts for storytelling, ad creative, experimentation, and modern workflows. Use AI tools for ideation, image generation, editing support, and production efficiency while keeping final work brand-aligned. Build templates and design systems to improve consistency, speed, and scalability. Collaborate with business owners and stakeholders to translate ideas into engaging, customer-facing visual content.
Digital Marketing & Creative Designer at ILNuts
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created promotional graphics, product visuals, and branded social content for an eCommerce retail brand. Supported sales and engagement through digital content designed for promotions, product presentation, and online visibility. Improved visual consistency across customer-facing materials and digital channels.
Creative Lead / Digital Designer at Holy Bites Miami
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Produced digital and print creative including menus, signage, social graphics, website visuals, and promotional materials. Strengthened brand presentation and customer engagement through clear, consistent, customer-facing design. Managed frequent updates and fast-turnaround creative in a business-facing environment.

Education

Graphic Design / Web Design Studies at Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

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Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other