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Hi, I’m Oytun Arkan, a Graphic Designer with over 20 years of professional experience across industries including advertising, retail, film, television, healthcare, tourism, and education. I thrive on starting projects from scratch and selecting the right tools and technology to deliver clear visual solutions, working closely with teams to meet goals.
I specialize in 2D design using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro, along with Affinity, Figma, Canva, Muse, and other tools. I also experiment with AI-assisted design using Midjourney and Sora to support vision and content creation.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer, Digital Content Creator at Ruya.Co
December 1, 2022 - PresentManaged customer queries and feedback on visual communications, acting as a first point of contact. Used Microsoft Office and design software to prepare materials for online and print use. Supported small-scale print production, liaising with external printers when required. Designed the brand’s corporate identity and visual direction. Created social media content and managed all visual communications. Defined and maintained brand aesthetic continuity from the start. Followed print production processes, including file preparation, proofing, and liaising with print suppliers.
Lead Graphic Designer at Disney+
July 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025Liaised with directors and production team to meet design specifications under tight deadlines. Prepared print-ready files and managed prop production workflow. Maintained records and inventories of visual props and related materials. Designed and produced graphic props for TV series 'Between the World and Us'. Created shop signage, medicine labels, and other script-required graphics.
Graphic Artist at Az Celtic Film (Netflix)
July 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Designed and produced graphic props for the film 'The Swimmers (2022)'. Created shop signage, medicine labels, and other visual elements.
Graphic Artist at Miramax (Netflix)
March 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Designed & produced graphic props for the film 'Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre'. Created shop signage, medicine labels, and other graphic pieces.
Art Director at Doremusic
September 1, 2019 - September 18, 2025Handled customer service queries regarding campaigns and visuals. Managed procurement of promotional materials and liaised with suppliers. Supported logistics for marketing materials across store locations. Oversaw all visual communication channels. Created social media content, website banners, campaign designs, and in-store promotional materials.
Graphic Designer at Evecan & Evecan
December 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025Designed brand identities, brochures, magazine covers, billboards, and annual reports.
Digital Print Operator + Finisher at Digitech Print
June 1, 2014 - September 18, 2025Printed and prepared outdoor and indoor advertising materials. Operated digital printing machines, cutters, and laminators.
Graphic Designer at Dreamworks Agency
September 1, 2010 - September 18, 2025Worked independently and in teams to deliver visual assets for clients in retail and events. Assisted with digital and print production including file setup, print checks, and proofing. Created brochures, magazine covers, and billboards for various media platforms. Followed print production processes, including file preparation, proofing, and liaising with print suppliers.
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer at Various brands (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Led design projects for a wide range of global and local brands across sectors including music, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, banking, retail, and education. Worked with Yamaha, L’Oréal, Nike, IKEA, Audi, HSBC, Fender, Samsung, Fiat, AstraZeneca and several leading Turkish brands and agencies. Delivered creative visual solutions on freelance and short-term contracts.
Graphic Designer, Digital Content Creator at Ruya.Co
December 1, 2022 - PresentGraphic Designer and Digital Content Creator for the Ruya project, co-founded with a colleague. Responsible for designing the brand’s corporate identity, creating social media content, and overseeing all visual communications. Defines the brand’s visual direction from the start and ensures aesthetic continuity as the project progresses.
Lead Graphic Designer at Disney+
July 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025TV Series: Between the World and Us. Designing and producing graphic props, from shop signage to medicine labels, and creating graphic pieces outlined in the script.
Graphic Artist at Netflix – Az Celtic Film
July 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025The Swimmers (2022 film) - Designing and making graphic props, including shop signage, medicine labels, and other graphic pieces outlined in the script.
Graphic Artist at Netflix – Miramax
March 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023 film) - Designing and making graphic props, from shop signage to medicine labels and other graphic pieces outlined in the script.
Art Director, Graphic Designer at doremusic
September 30, 2019 - September 18, 2025For 7 years at doremusic, Turkey’s leading musical instrument retailer, served as a Graphic Designer and Art Director, overseeing all visual communication channels. Created social media content, website banners, 360-degree campaign designs, and in-store promotional materials, ensuring a consistent and impactful brand presence both online and offline.
Graphic Designer at Evecan & Evecan
December 31, 2018 - September 18, 2025Contributed to brand identities, brochures, magazine covers, billboards, and annual reports across various media formats.
Digital Print Operator + Finisher at Digitech Print
June 30, 2014 - September 18, 2025Printed and prepared outdoor and indoor advertising materials, operated digital printing machines, cutters, and laminators, leveraging graphic design education to enhance quality and precision.
Graphic Designer at Dreamworks Agency
September 30, 2010 - September 18, 2025Crafted brochures, magazine covers, and billboards, delivering visually impactful designs across media platforms.
Senior Graphic Designer at Various companies and projects
December 31, 2024 - September 18, 2025Led creative efforts as a senior graphic designer across doremusic, Kıvılcım Music, and other agencies on freelance or short-term engagements, delivering high-impact branding and promotional materials for major brands including Yamaha, Fender, Roland, Gibson, and Korg, as well as clients such as Strymon, Kemper, Suhr, Roche, L’Oréal Paris, Nike, IKEA, Turkcell, Audi, Volkswagen, Cornetto, Maybelline NY, Garnier, MediaMarkt, Atlas Global, Fiat, Samsung, Beko, Allianz, Aygaz, Opet, Balparmak, Takeda, AstraZeneca, GSK, HSBC, Garanti Bank, Yapı Kredi Bank, Akbank, Tupras, Efes, Sabancı Holding, Ülker, Bilgi University, Cevher Holding, and Peak Games.
Graphic Designer, Digital Content Creator at Ruya.Co
December 1, 2022 - PresentDesigned the brand’s corporate identity and visual direction. Created social media content and managed all visual communications. Defined and maintained brand aesthetic continuity from the start.
Lead Graphic Designer at Disney+
July 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025Designed and produced graphic props for TV series 'Between the World and Us'. Created shop signage, medicine labels, and other script-required graphics.
Graphic Artist at Netflix – Az Celtic Film
July 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Designed and produced graphic props for the film 'The Swimmers (2022)'. Created shop signage, medicine labels, and other visual elements.
Graphic Artist at Netflix – Miramax
March 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Designed & produced graphic props for the film 'Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre'. Created shop signage, medicine labels, and other graphic pieces.
Art Director at Doremusic
September 1, 2019 - September 18, 2025Oversaw all visual communication channels. Created social media content, website banners, campaign designs, and in-store promotional materials.
Graphic Designer at Evecan & Evecan
December 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025Designed brand identities, brochures, magazine covers, billboards, and annual reports.
Digital Print Operator + Finisher at Digitech Print
June 1, 2014 - September 18, 2025Printed and prepared outdoor and indoor advertising materials. Operated digital printing machines, cutters, and laminators.
Graphic Designer at Dreamworks Agency
September 1, 2010 - September 18, 2025Created brochures, magazine covers, and billboards for various media platforms.
Senior Graphic Designer at Various companies and projects
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Led design projects for a wide range of global and local brands across sectors including music, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, banking, retail, and education. Worked with Yamaha, L’Oréal, Nike, IKEA, Audi, HSBC, Fender, Samsung, Fiat, AstraZeneca and several leading Turkish brands and agencies. Freelance and short-term contracts, delivering creative visual solutions.
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Led design projects for a wide range of global and local brands across sectors including music, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, banking, retail, and education. Collaborated with clients such as Yamaha, L’Oréal, Nike, IKEA, Audi, HSBC, Fender, Samsung, Fiat, AstraZeneca and other Turkish brands and agencies. Delivered creative visual solutions on both freelance and short-term contracts, supporting digital and print production.
Graphic Designer at Dreamworks Agency
September 1, 2010 - September 18, 2025Worked independently and in teams to deliver visual assets for clients in retail and events. Assisted with digital and print production including file setup, print checks, and proofing. Created brochures, magazine covers, and billboards for various media platforms. Followed print production processes, including file preparation, proofing, and liaising with print suppliers.
Digital Print Operator + Finisher at Digitech Print
June 1, 2014 - September 18, 2025Printed and prepared outdoor and indoor advertising materials; operated digital printing machines, cutters, and laminators to ensure print quality and timely delivery.
Art Director at Doremusic
September 1, 2019 - September 18, 2025Handled customer service queries regarding campaigns and visuals; managed procurement of promotional materials and liaised with suppliers. Oversaw visual communications across store locations, created social media content, website banners, campaign designs, and in-store materials.
Graphic Designer at Evecan & Evecan
December 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025Designed brand identities, brochures, magazine covers, billboards, and annual reports for diverse clients.
Graphic Artist at Netflix – Miramax
March 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Designed and produced graphic props and related elements for film projects.
Graphic Artist at Netflix – Az Celtic Film
July 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Designed and produced graphic props and related materials for film project.
Lead Graphic Designer at Disney+
July 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025Liaised with directors and production teams to meet design specifications under tight deadlines; prepared print-ready files and managed prop production workflow.
Graphic Designer, Digital Content Creator at Ruya.Co
December 1, 2022 - PresentManaged customer queries and feedback on visual communications; created social media content and maintained brand aesthetic continuity; supported small-scale print production and liaised with printers.
Graphic Designer, Digital Content Creator at Ruya.Co
December 1, 2022 - PresentDesigned the brand’s corporate identity and visual direction Created social media content and managed all visual communications Defined and maintained brand aesthetic continuity from the start
Lead Graphic Designer at Disney+
July 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025Designed and produced graphic props for TV series 'Between the World and Us' Created shop signage, medicine labels, and other script-required graphics
Graphic Artist at Netflix – Az Celtic Film
July 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Designed and produced graphic props for the film 'The Swimmers (2022)' Created shop signage, medicine labels, and other visual elements
Graphic Artist at Netflix – Miramax
March 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Designed & produced graphic props for the film 'Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre' Created shop signage, medicine labels, and other graphic pieces
Art Director at Doremusic
September 1, 2019 - September 18, 2025Oversaw all visual communication channels Created social media content, website banners, campaign designs, and in-store promotional materials
Graphic Designer at Evecan & Evecan
December 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025Designed brand identities, brochures, magazine covers, billboards, and annual reports
Digital Print Operator + Finisher at Digitech Print
June 1, 2014 - September 18, 2025Printed and prepared outdoor and indoor advertising materials Operated digital printing machines, cutters, and laminators
Graphic Designer at Dreamworks Agency
September 1, 2010 - September 18, 2025Created brochures, magazine covers, and billboards for various media platforms
Senior Graphic Designer at Various brands / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Led design projects for a wide range of global and local brands across sectors including music, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, banking, retail, and education. Worked with companies such as Yamaha, L’Oréal, Nike, IKEA, Audi, HSBC, Fender, Samsung, Fiat, AstraZeneca and several leading Turkish brands and agencies. Worked on both freelance and short-term contracts, delivering creative visual solutions
Education
Software and Web Development at BEE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Visual Communication Design at PERA FINE ARTS
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Software and Web Development at BEE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Visual Communication Design at PERA FINE ARTS
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Software and Web Development at BEE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Visual Communication Design at PERA FINE ARTS
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Software and Web Development at BEE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Visual Communication Design at PERA FINE ARTS
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods
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