Industrial Designer and 3D Artist with professional experience in game development, specializing in realistic modeling and game ready asset production. Proficient in Blender, Substance Painter, and Unity, with hands on experience delivering optimized assets for both PC and mobile games, including a released game in Steam named Fire and Steel.

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Industrial Designer and 3D Artist with professional experience in game development, specializing in realistic modeling and game ready asset production. Proficient in Blender, Substance Painter, and Unity, with hands on experience delivering optimized assets for both PC and mobile games, including a released game in Steam named Fire and Steel.

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Industrial Designer and 3D Artist with professional experience in game development, specializing in realistic modeling and game ready asset production. Proficient in Blender, Substance Painter, and Unity, with hands on experience delivering optimized assets for both PC and mobile games, including a released game in Steam named Fire and Steel.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant at Middle East Technical University
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Assisted the instructor with course-related tasks (grading and assignments) and supported students with questions for courses ID 313 & ID 314.
Level Designer & 3D Artist at Kreatin Studios
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Created realistic architectural assets to support the game environment. Collaborated with designers to improve and build levels inspired by WWII villages. Edited promotional trailers for the game’s release on the Steam platform (Fire & Steel).
3D Artist at Reo- Tek
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Worked on educational VR and AR simulations that require models with animation. Created realistic 3D assets based on given references for immersive environments. Integrated final assets into Unity for real-time application.
3D Artist at NDG Studios
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Contributed to both mobile and PC game projects. Designed props and characters, creating high-poly to low-poly models. Unwrapped UV maps and created textures using minimal materials for efficiency. Implemented assets into Unity for integration and testing.
3D Artist & Marketing Artist at AppCentral
March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Contributed to multiple hyper-casual games that require updates and fast iteration. Designed and delivered game assets under tight deadlines to enhance engagement and published in the USA. Produced approximately 15 creatives per day to increase social media visibility according to Mobile Action and CTR performance.
Freelance 3D Artist & Marketing Artist at AppCentral
March 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Contributed to multiple hyper-casual games with updates and fast iterations; designed and delivered game assets under tight deadlines to enhance engagement; produced approximately 15 creative assets per day to increase social media visibility in line with app performance metrics.
3D Artist at REO-TEK
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Worked on educational VR and AR simulations that require models with animation; created realistic 3D assets based on given references for immersive environments; integrated finalized assets into Unity for real-time applications.
Production Internship at Uşak Ceramic
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Production internship in a ceramic factory, exposure to manufacturing processes and craft techniques.
Faculty Internship at METU Design Lab
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Production internship and lab assistance in design-related projects.

Education

PhD in Philosophy in Industrial Design at Middle East Technical University
January 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026
Master of Science in Industrial Design (MSc) at Middle East Technical University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Erasmus+ Mobility in Integrated Product Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design (BSc) at Middle East Technical University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Design (PhD) at Middle East Technical University
January 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026
Master of Science in Industrial Design (MSc) at Middle East Technical University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Erasmus+ Mobility in Integrated Product Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design (BSc) at Middle East Technical University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

AI Integration Tools Certification (ChatGPT, Midjourney, NoteBook LM, Gemini, Sumo, Donna AI)
January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026
Course on Asset Creation and Management in Unity
January 1, 2021 - February 6, 2026
IMMIB Design Awards - 2nd Place (Plastic Category)
January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026
Global Studio Collaborative Worldwide Project Certificate
January 1, 2019 - February 6, 2026
IMMIB Design Awards - 2nd Place in Plastic Category
January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026
Unity Asset Creation and Management Certificate
January 1, 2021 - February 6, 2026
Global Studio Collaborative Worldwide Project Certificate
January 1, 2019 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services