I’m Ilayda Koca, a graphic design and photography student based in Düsseldorf, where I love turning ideas into cohesive visual stories. My work blends design thinking with an editorial eye—creating social media visuals, digital campaign assets, and photo/video content that feels alive, intentional, and culturally relevant. I’ve built hands-on experience through internships and creative projects, including art-direction and content creation for campaigns and documentation roles for exhibitions. I enjoy working collaboratively in fast, interdisciplinary teams, taking initiative with visual research and editing, and translating the “how it felt” of a moment into images and motion—always keeping my own aesthetic while serving the bigger narrative.

Ilayda Koca

I’m Ilayda Koca, a graphic design and photography student based in Düsseldorf, where I love turning ideas into cohesive visual stories. My work blends design thinking with an editorial eye—creating social media visuals, digital campaign assets, and photo/video content that feels alive, intentional, and culturally relevant. I’ve built hands-on experience through internships and creative projects, including art-direction and content creation for campaigns and documentation roles for exhibitions. I enjoy working collaboratively in fast, interdisciplinary teams, taking initiative with visual research and editing, and translating the “how it felt” of a moment into images and motion—always keeping my own aesthetic while serving the bigger narrative.

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I’m Ilayda Koca, a graphic design and photography student based in Düsseldorf, where I love turning ideas into cohesive visual stories. My work blends design thinking with an editorial eye—creating social media visuals, digital campaign assets, and photo/video content that feels alive, intentional, and culturally relevant.

I’ve built hands-on experience through internships and creative projects, including art-direction and content creation for campaigns and documentation roles for exhibitions. I enjoy working collaboratively in fast, interdisciplinary teams, taking initiative with visual research and editing, and translating the “how it felt” of a moment into images and motion—always keeping my own aesthetic while serving the bigger narrative.

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Language

German
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Photographer (Press Photos and BTS) at Freelance / Project: Artists (Marnele ft. 9inebro), Cologne
September 23, 2026 - Present
Created press photography and behind-the-scenes images for the featured artists, focusing on consistent visual storytelling and on-the-ground documentation.
Internship (Art Direction) at PEER STUDIOS (Advertising Agency), Berlin
October 20, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Supported creative production for advertising work, contributing to design and visual development tasks within the agency workflow.
Curator and Exhibitor at Heliophilia - Charity Art Exhibition for Palestine, Düsseldorf
September 11, 2025 - Present
Participated as curator and exhibitor in a charity art exhibition, contributing creatively and supporting the exhibition program.
Creative Direction, Photographer & Videographer at Bilk(er) Bunker (Friends not Formalities), Düsseldorf
June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025
Performed creative direction and captured both photo and video content during the event for “Friends not Formalities,” supporting the visual communication of the exhibition/event.
Volunteer/Support (Lernzentrum) at Lernzentrum Novaesium e.V., Neuss
January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Provided support through the learning center, assisting with organized educational and support tasks as part of the organization’s work.
Integrator (Social Media Team, Charity Work) at Charity Work, Düsseldorf
May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Contributed to social media content and charity support activities, helping plan and create visual assets aligned with campaigns and communication goals.
Student Assistant / Learning Support at Schülerhilfe GmbH & Co KG, Wörth am Main
December 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Supported students in a learning-support context and contributed to educational assistance activities.
Student Assistant (COVID-19 Test Assistant) at DRK Testzentrum, Erbach im Odenwald
December 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Assisted with COVID-19 testing operations, supporting daily workflows and care-focused processes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Student at Hochschule Düsseldorf, University of Applied Sciences, Faculty for Design
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026
Erasmus+ (Study Abroad) at PBSA / Hochschule Düsseldorf (Erasmus+)
February 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) at Erasmus+ (BIP), Venice
May 24, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Abitur (High School) at Ernst-Göbel-Schule Höchst im Odenwald
September 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
High School (Sek I/Sek II) at Johannes-Butzbach-Gymnasium Miltenberg
September 1, 2013 - July 31, 2020
Primary School at Volksschule Kleinheubach
September 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013
Primary School at Grundschule Laudenbach am Main
September 1, 2009 - July 31, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Other