I am a passionate 2D Animator and Concept Artist based in Istanbul. With a background in Fine Arts, I have developed a strong skill set in character design and animation. I enjoy collaborating on various projects that bring stories to life through animation. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the gaming and animation industries. From casual games to animated series, my experience has allowed me to refine my artistic style and contribute creatively to every endeavor.

Oğuzhan Başyayla

I am a passionate 2D Animator and Concept Artist based in Istanbul. With a background in Fine Arts, I have developed a strong skill set in character design and animation. I enjoy collaborating on various projects that bring stories to life through animation. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the gaming and animation industries. From casual games to animated series, my experience has allowed me to refine my artistic style and contribute creatively to every endeavor.

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I am a passionate 2D Animator and Concept Artist based in Istanbul. With a background in Fine Arts, I have developed a strong skill set in character design and animation. I enjoy collaborating on various projects that bring stories to life through animation.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the gaming and animation industries. From casual games to animated series, my experience has allowed me to refine my artistic style and contribute creatively to every endeavor.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

2D Supervisor/Animator at Kucho TV Series - Cartoon Network
August 1, 2025 - Present
2D supervising and animating for a TV series; coordinating animation workflow and delivering scenes for broadcast.
Game Artist at Spinmatic Entertainment
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Created game art assets for Madness Match: PvP Match-3 and other slot-game titles.
2D Animator at Alice Baba Animation Production
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Produced 2D animations for multiple productions in Istanbul studios.
2D Animator / Concept Designer at Freelance
June 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Freelance work focusing on animation and concept design for various clients in Istanbul.
2D Character Animator at Koza Yayin Dagitim AŞ - Kelebek Animation Studio
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
2D character animation for Minika TV and TRT Çocuk projects.
Character Artist at Minika TV
December 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Character art for animation projects.
2D Supervisor / Animator at Dopamine Fact
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
2D supervisor and animator for TV/animation projects, including Kucho TV Series for Cartoon Network; Istanbul, Turkey.
Senior Game Artist at Vuvy Games
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Senior game artist; contributed to multiple titles including Madness Match / PvP Match 3 and Okey variants.
Game Artist at Paxie Games
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Game artist on Istanbul-based projects.
Art Director at Alice Film
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020
Art Director on film/art projects.
2D Animator at Adise Baba Animation Production
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
2D animator on various animation productions.
2D Character Animator / Concept Artist at Imagine Entertainment Software
December 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
2D character animator and concept artist.
2D Character Animator at TRT Çocuk
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Animation, character design for TRT Çocuk projects.
2D Animator - Casual Game at Voodoo Games
January 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026
Responsible for creating engaging animations for casual games.
2D Supervisor Animator - Kucho Cartoon Series / Cartoon Network TV at Dopaminefact Animation Studio
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Supervised animation processes for a popular cartoon series for Cartoon Network.
Senior Game Artist - Madness Match: PvP Match 3, Çanak Okey at Vuvy Games
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Led the artistic direction for game design and character development.
Game Artist - Merge Studio at Paxie Games
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Developed art and animations for various games.
Game Artist - Slot Games at Spinmatic Entertainment
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Created animations and graphics for slot games.
Art Director - Chacarron Cartoon Series at Alice Film
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020
Directed the artistic vision for the Chacarron cartoon series.
2D Animator at Adisebaba Animation Production
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Produced animations for various projects.
2D Animator / Concept Designer at Freelance Artist
June 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Worked on various projects creating animations and concepts.
2D Character Animator / Concept Artist - Maceracı Yüzgeçler Cartoon Series at Imaginite Entertainment Software
December 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Animated and conceptualized characters for a children's cartoon series.
2D Character Animator - İbi Cartoon Series at Koza Yayın Dağıtım AŞ - Kelebek Animation Studio
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Animated characters for a popular children's show.
Freelance Artist - 2D Animator/Concept Designer at Freelance
June 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Provided animation and concept design services on a project basis, bringing various ideas to life.
2D Character Animator/Concept Artist - Maceracı Yüzgeçler Cartoon Series at Imaginite Entertainment Software
December 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Worked on the Maceracı Yüzgeçler Cartoon Series, focusing on character animation and concept art.
2D Supervisor Animator - Kucho Cartoon Series at Dopaminefact Animation Studio
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Oversaw animation projects for Kucho Cartoon Series for Cartoon Network TV, ensuring high standards of quality while leading a team of animators.
Senior Game Artist - Madness Match at Vuvy Games
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Contributed to the development of PvP Match 3 games, focusing on character design and animation, receiving recognition for creative solutions.
Freelance Artist - 2D Animator/Concept Designer at Self-Employed
June 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Provided freelance services focused on 2D animation and concept design, enabling clients to visualize their ideas effectively.
2D Character Animator/Concept Artist at Imaginite Entertainment Software
December 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Produced character animations and concepts for the Maceracı Yüzgeçler Cartoon Series aired on Minika TV.
2D Character Animator at Koza Yayın Dağıtım A.Ş.
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Worked on the İbi Cartoon Series aired on TRT Çocuk, focusing on animation quality and character expressions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Akdeniz University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's Degree in Painting at Akdeniz University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's Degree in Painting at Akdeniz University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet