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.

Deniz Dayıoğlu

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.

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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.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at McCann Erickson Istanbul
December 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011
Senior Art Director at 4129 Grey
April 1, 2012 - July 1, 2016
Hammurabi Games at Game Artist, 2D Artist, UI/UX Designer, Art Director
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Freelance Illustrator & Art Director at Deniz Dayioglu Studio
August 1, 2016 - Present

Education

MFA in Drawing at Faculty of Fine Arts (FBAUL), Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025
Bachelor in Graphic Design at Marmara University, Istanbul
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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