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I am Metin Bilisli, a graphic designer and illustrator with over 20 years of international experience shaping brand identities, packaging, and editorial visuals. I thrive on turning concepts into engaging visuals that resonate with audiences.
I collaborate across fashion, magazines, and promotional materials, delivering print-ready designs and compelling visual stories. I am proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Procreate, and I guide projects from concept through to production.
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Work Experience
Grafik Design and Illustration at Say MMM
October 24, 2025 - PresentFreelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at LC Waikiki Textilfirma
January 1, 2002 - October 24, 2025Illustration und Grafikdesign für Modekollektionen und Werbematerialien. Zusammenarbeit mit WGSN, RGB, Mudpie – Trendbücher und Stilanalysen für internationale Modemarken. Druck- und Designaufträge für Herren-, Damen- und Kinderbekleidung.
Illustrator (Freelance) at Sabah Nachrichten und Magazin (Gruppe)
January 1, 1996 - October 24, 2025Redaktionelle Illustrationen, Magazinlayouts und Comics.
Illustrator (Freelance) at Walt Disney Approval Studio, London
January 1, 1994 - October 24, 2025Disney-Illustrationen für internationale Märkte in Print- und Magazinformaten.
Illustrator at Kent Food Co.
January 1, 1992 - October 24, 2025Illustration und Verpackungsdesign für Süßwaren.
2D Animation Assistant at Gerhard Hahn Filmproduktion, Berlin
December 31, 1989 - October 24, 2025Praktikum – 2D-Animationsassistenz im Bereich klassischer Zeichentrickfilme (1. Werner-Filme).
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at LC Waikiki Textile Company
January 1, 2002 - October 27, 2025Illustrations and graphic design for fashion collections and marketing materials. Collaboration with WGSN, RGB, Mudpie. Graphic trend books and style analysis for international fashion brands. Print and design commissions for menswear, womenswear, and childrenswear.
Illustrator (Freelance) at Sabah Newspaper & Magazine Group
January 1, 1996 - October 27, 2025Editorial illustrations, magazine layouts, and comics.
Freelance Illustrator at Walt Disney Approval Studio, London
January 1, 1994 - October 27, 2025Disney illustrations for international print and magazine markets.
Illustrator at Kent Food Co.
January 1, 1992 - October 27, 2025Illustration and packaging design for confectionery (candies, chewing gum, chocolate etc.).
Internship, 2D Animation at Gerhard Hahn Film Production, Berlin
January 1, 1989 - October 27, 20252D animation assistance in traditional animation (First Werner films).
Textile Designer at Samteks / Uncle Sam / Sevenhill / Defacto
January 1, 2002 - October 27, 2025Textile design.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Textile Designer at Colins / Batex Textil
January 1, 2006 - October 27, 2025Designs for Mango, River Island.
Graphic Designer at Timeless Company GmbH (King Kerosin)
January 1, 2015 - October 27, 2025Graphic design work for brand and promotional materials.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Btex GmbH (King Kerosin)
January 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025Illustration and graphic design for fashion and merchandising.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at LC Waikiki Textile Company
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Illustrations and graphic design for fashion collections and marketing materials. Collaboration with WGSN, RGB, Mudpie. Graphic trend books and style analysis for international fashion brands. Print and design commissions for menswear, womenswear, and childrenswear.
Illustrator (Freelance) at Sabah Newspaper & Magazine Group
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996Editorial illustrations, magazine layouts, and comics.
Freelance Illustrator at Walt Disney Approval Studio, London
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Disney illustrations for international print and magazine markets.
Illustrator at Kent Food Co.
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992Illustration and packaging design for confectionery (candies, chewing gum, chocolate etc.).
Internship at Gerhard Hahn Film Production, Berlin
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 19892D animation assistance in traditional animation (First Werner films).
Illustration & Graphic Design at Btex GmbH (King Kerosin), Ketsch
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025Illustration & graphic design for King Kerosin brand materials, including artwork for promotion and print.
Graphic Design at Timeless Company GmbH (King Kerosin), Mannheim
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2015Graphic design for King Kerosin brand across catalogs, lookbooks, and marketing collateral.
Textile Design at Colins / Batex Textil (Freelance)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Designs for Mango, River Island; textile design work for fashion lines.
Textiledesign at Samteks / Uncle Sam / Sevenhill / Defacto
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Textile design for multiple fashion labels.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at LC Waikiki Textile Company
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2002Illustrations and graphic design for fashion collections; collaboration with WGSN, RGB, Mudpie. Graphic trend books and style analysis for international fashion brands.
Illustrator (Freelance) at Sabah Newspaper & Magazine Group
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Editorial illustrations, magazine layouts, and comics.
Freelance Illustrator at Walt Disney Approval Studio, London
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994Disney illustrations for international print and magazine markets.
Illustrator at Kent Food Co.
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992Illustration and packaging design for confectionery products.
Intern at Gerhard Hahn Film Production, Berlin
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 19892D animation assistance in traditional animation (First Werner films).
Illustration & Graphic Design at Btex GmbH (King Kerosin)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025Responsible for concept development and execution of illustrations and graphic design across brand campaigns and product packaging for King Kerosin; contributed to visual language, printed materials, and promotional assets.
Graphic Designer at Timeless Company GmbH (King Kerosin)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2015Graphic design for brand assets, marketing collateral, and in-house fashion branding; collaborated with marketing and product teams to maintain brand consistency.
Textile Designer / Freelance at Colins / Batex Textil
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Textile design and graphics for fashion applications; designed patterns and print graphics for Mango, River Island and related projects.
Textile Designer at Samteks / Uncle Sam / Sevenhill / Defacto
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Textile design for apparel brands; developed fabric prints and textile graphics for collection launches.
Internship (2D Animation) at Gerhard Hahn Film Production, Berlin
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 19892D animation assistance in traditional animation; contributed to early animation projects.
Education
Bechelor at Mimar Sinan University fine arts academy-Istanbul
July 1, 1986 - September 1, 1990Bachelor at Mimar Sinan University
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, Istanbul
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, Istanbul
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, Istanbul
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, Istanbul
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2002Qualifications
Curriculum Vitae Diploma, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025Curriculum Vitae Diploma
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Diploma, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other
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