Deniz Dayıoğlu

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Hello! I’m Deniz Dayıoğlu, an illustrator, art director, and multidisciplinary game artist based in Lisbon.

About

Hello! I’m Deniz Dayıoğlu, an illustrator, art director, and multidisciplinary game artist based in Lisbon.

I hold an MFA in Drawing from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Lisbon and a BA in Graphic Design from Marmara University, Istanbul. Before focusing on illustration and mobile games, I worked as an art director in advertising for seven years, creating work for global brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Unilever.

As a visual storyteller, I create worlds through illustration, exploring new aesthetics, experimenting with visual language, and connecting with audiences in meaningful ways. In this spirit, I recently authored and illustrated my first picture book, The Searcher.

  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • TurkishFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 1

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  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
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Work experience· 4 roles

Hammurabi Games · Game Artist, 2D Artist, UI/UX Designer, Art DirectorAug 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Freelance Illustrator & Art Director · Deniz Dayioglu StudioAug 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 4 mos
Senior Art Director · 4129 GreyApr 2012 – Jul 2016 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Art Director · McCann Erickson IstanbulDec 2009 – Mar 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

Education

MFA in Drawing · Faculty of Fine Arts (FBAUL), Lisbon2030 – 2025
Bachelor in Graphic Design · Marmara University, Istanbul2030 – 2025

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