Hi, I’m Neslihan Yumakli, a senior brand and visual designer with extensive experience across corporate environments, creative agencies, and independent practice. I specialize in building scalable visual systems and translating complex business and sustainability content into clear, engaging design solutions. Throughout my career I’ve worked on brand identity, editorial design, digital platforms, and sustainability reporting for global organizations. I value collaboration, strategic thinking, and design as a problem-solving tool that aligns outputs with business goals and meaningful storytelling.

Neslihan Yumakli

Hi, I’m Neslihan Yumakli, a senior brand and visual designer with extensive experience across corporate environments, creative agencies, and independent practice. I specialize in building scalable visual systems and translating complex business and sustainability content into clear, engaging design solutions. Throughout my career I’ve worked on brand identity, editorial design, digital platforms, and sustainability reporting for global organizations. I value collaboration, strategic thinking, and design as a problem-solving tool that aligns outputs with business goals and meaningful storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Neslihan Yumakli, a senior brand and visual designer with extensive experience across corporate environments, creative agencies, and independent practice. I specialize in building scalable visual systems and translating complex business and sustainability content into clear, engaging design solutions.

Throughout my career I’ve worked on brand identity, editorial design, digital platforms, and sustainability reporting for global organizations. I value collaboration, strategic thinking, and design as a problem-solving tool that aligns outputs with business goals and meaningful storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sr. Specialist / Brand & Graphic Design at Deloitte
October 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
Led brand and visual design executions aligned with Deloitte’s global brand guidelines; designed sustainability reports, corporate publications, infographics, presentations, and marketing materials; worked closely with global brand teams, ensuring consistency and compliance with international standards; supported UX design for internal digital platforms; managed design processes with external agencies and print vendors; designed The Deloitte Times; created custom proposals and visual materials for strategic clients.
Jr. Art Director at 74Studio & Agency
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Delivered branding and advertising projects across fashion, culture, luxury, and hospitality sectors; supported concept development and campaign execution; designed social media and website visuals.
Art Director at Haus Communication Agency
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017
Developed creative concepts and visual directions for clients in collaboration with copywriters; produced sketches, storyboards, and design drafts; analyzed target audiences and marketing strategies; delivered turnkey projects from concept to final execution; managed and guided junior designers; Brand Identity & Visual Systems; Editorial & Report Design; Digital & Email Design Systems; Visual Direction & Concept Development; AI-Assisted Design & Creative Workflows.
Jr. Art Director at BWorks Agency
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015
Designed brand identities, logos, brochures, catalogs, and digital content; created website visuals and email templates; supported multiple client projects across print and digital media.
Founder & Senior Brand & Visual Designer at Newly Studio
August 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and led an independent design studio delivering brand, editorial, and digital design solutions for corporate and international clients; designed and managed brand visual identities across print, digital, social media, events, and sustainability reports; led end-to-end design processes from concept development to final production; collaborated closely with marketing, communications, and leadership teams to align visual outputs with business goals; managed multiple long-term client relationships and external collaborators; selected long-term collaboration: Porterist on a monthly retainer basis.
Dedicated Visual Designer at Porterist
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Dedicated visual designer on a monthly retainer; designed a scalable email design system and campaigns; created brand-consistent visual assets across web, email, and social media; developed layout systems, visual guidelines, and campaign executions.
Dedicated Visual Designer at Porterist (USA)
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Designed a scalable email design system and campaigns, created brand-consistent visual assets across web, email, and social media, and developed layout systems, visual guidelines, and campaign executions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Marmara University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Marmara University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality