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Hi, I’m Tarık Bekmez, a seasoned motion graphics director and marketer with 17 years of experience across mobile games, TV, advertising, and film. I lead remote creative teams to craft high-impact marketing assets, compelling character animations, and polished post-production videos that boost user engagement and brand storytelling.
I’ve freelanced for studios and tech companies, directed animation projects for campaigns and documentaries (including work for the Cultural Ministry of Turkey), and I excel at balancing creative vision with data-driven optimization to deliver results.
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Language
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Turkish
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Work Experience
Senior Marketing Artist, Motion Graphics Director at Spyke Games
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023Led a remote marketing team creating videos, images, and icons for mobile games; oversaw visuals, guided the team, and produced marketing videos; created and optimized video ads based on performance data to boost user acquisition; worked as a freelancer.
Marketing Artist, Motion Graphics Director at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024Worked on marketing assets and motion graphics for clients, including video ads and promotional content; collaborated with software and game studios.
Lead Marketing Artist at Gleam Games
January 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Led a marketing art team and directed motion graphics campaigns for mobile games.
Animation Director at Freelance
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022Directed animation projects for various clients as a freelance Animation Director.
2D/3D Animator / Supervisor at Blend Creative Bureau
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Created 2D/3D animation assets and supervised production.
Lead Marketing Artist at Gleam Games
January 1, 2025 - November 25, 2025Lead the development and production of marketing assets including video ads, images, and icons for mobile games. Oversee a remote marketing team, ensure visual consistency, and contribute hands-on in motion graphics and video production. Utilize data-driven insights to optimize creatives for performance.
Marketing Artist / Motion Graphics Director at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - November 25, 2025Provide marketing art and motion graphics direction for clients on a freelance basis. Manage project timelines, create compelling assets, and guide teams to deliver high-quality content aligned with client goals.
Senior Marketing Artist, Motion Graphics Director at Spyke Games
December 1, 2023 - November 25, 2025Led senior marketing art initiatives and directed motion graphics for mobile game campaigns. Produced and optimized video ads based on performance data to boost user acquisition and engagement.
Marketing Artist at Spyke Games
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023Created and optimized marketing assets for mobile games, including video ads, motion graphics, and promotional visuals. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align creative with product goals.
Animation Director / Freelance at Freelance
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022Directed and produced animation content and motion graphics for various clients on a freelance basis. Responsible for concept, character animation, and post-production workflows.
Freelancer Animation Director at Blend Creative Bureau
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Led animation projects, supervised 2D/3D animation work, and coordinated with clients to deliver high-quality motion graphics and visual effects.
Marketing Artist / Motion Graphics Director at Gleam Games
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Freelance Marketing Artist at Spyke Games
February 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023Created and optimized video ads for mobile games; marketing videos and motion graphics.
Animation Director
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Freelance animation director.
2D/3D Animator / Supervisor at Blend Creative Bureau
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 20193D Character Animator - Motion Designer at Ulkutay Creative
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Senior Marketing Artist, Motion Graphics Director at Spyke Games
February 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023Led motion graphics for mobile game marketing, directed marketing videos, and optimized ads based on performance data.
Animation Director / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Freelance animation director for various clients in film, TV, and multimedia; led and delivered animation and motion graphics.
3D Character Animator - Motion Designer at Ulkutay Creative
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Created 3D character animations; contributed as motion designer across projects.
3D Character Animator at Cordoba Animation
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Produced 3D character animations for two TV series.
Motion Designer at Vertigo
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Designed motion graphics and visuals for M.T.V music channel; directed animated content.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts - Animation at Anadolu University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000High School Diploma in Art at Art High School
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000Bachelor's Degree at Anadolu University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Anadolu University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000High School Diploma in Art at Art High School
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts (Animation) at Anadolu University
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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