Experienced and versatile Graphic/Product Designer skilled in concept development, storytelling, visual design, and production. Adept at translating creative ideas into commercially viable products, digital content, and consumer-focused experiences. Strong industry relationships with suppliers, factories, sports clubs, federations, and media partners enable efficient execution from concept through to delivery across multiple platforms.…

EMRE GULTEKIN

Experienced and versatile Graphic/Product Designer skilled in concept development, storytelling, visual design, and production. Adept at translating creative ideas into commercially viable products, digital content, and consumer-focused experiences. Strong industry relationships with suppliers, factories, sports clubs, federations, and media partners enable efficient execution from concept through to delivery across multiple platforms.…

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Experienced and versatile Graphic/Product Designer skilled in concept development, storytelling, visual design, and production. Adept at translating creative ideas into commercially viable products, digital content, and consumer-focused experiences.

Strong industry relationships with suppliers, factories, sports clubs, federations, and media partners enable efficient execution from concept through to delivery across multiple platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Football Licensed Designer at adidas
July 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Designed football kits and team apparel for MLS clubs and European teams, balancing innovation with adidas DNA.
Freelance Product Designer at Decathlon
July 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for designing football kits and footballs; freelance product designer.
Freelance Product/Graphic Designer at Pressio
August 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Designed men’s and women’s product across multiple categories; led collaborations and brand communications.
Senior Product Designer at Stichd/PUMA
March 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Developed fanwear collections and collaborated with PUMA’s creative teams for football and motorsport ranges.
Freelance Design Lead at Romai Sports
October 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Led design projects for regional teams; continued freelance work with expansions into 2019–2022.
Senior Product Designer at Stichd (PUMA)
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Delivered 100+ styles across menswear, womenswear, and kidswear fanwear categories for clubs including Manchester City and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Led football and motorsport lifestyle collections (including Porsche Motorsport), aligning brand heritage with contemporary retail direction. Partnered with PUMA creative and commercial teams and oversaw end-to-end product development with international suppliers to ensure quality and timely execution.
Senior Product Designer at Fanatics
January 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Designed teamwear apparel and lifestyle ranges for major football, rugby, motorsport, and US sports properties.
Freelance Design Lead Football & Running at Lescon Sportswear
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Designed football kits and seasonal running collections; directed ranges across disciplines.
Freelance Design Lead at Romai Sports
November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2022
Led and managed a team of 2 designers, overseeing execution of design projects and ensuring quality and consistency. Designed Bahrain Premier League football club designs and various Saudi team kits and training wear ranges for the 2016/17 season. Created and presented concept proposals and product presentations to club representatives and federation officials.
Senior Product Designer at Fanatics
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Designed full Aston Villa 2019/20 teamwear ranges including match kits, training, and travel collections. Delivered Williams Racing teamwear collections (2019 season). Created retro and lifestyle collections for Manchester City, Everton, DFB, England Rugby, and Welsh Rugby. Designed licensed apparel graphics for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS teams across multi-category ranges.
Senior Product Designer at The Great Branding Company
December 1, 2017 - September 19, 2025
Designed apparel, graphics, and accessories for UEFA Champions League and Europa League fashion lines; mentored interns.
Freelance Design Lead at Romai Sports
October 1, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Led design for Bahraini Premier League clubs and Saudi teams; presented to club representatives; managed a small team.
Freelance Design Lead at Romai Sports
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016
Led and managed a team of 2 designers, overseeing execution of design projects and ensuring quality and consistency. Designed Bahrain Premier League football club designs and various Saudi team kits and training wear ranges for the 2016/17 season. Created and presented concept proposals and product presentations to club representatives and federation officials.
Product Apparel Designer at Mizuno
October 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Designed volleyball teamwear for USA and Russia; lifestyle collection; performance apparel across multiple sports.
Product Apparel Designer at Mizuno
March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Designed volleyball teamwear apparel ranges including game kits for the USA and Russia for 2015 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Designed Mizuno Lifestyle Heritage Collection (SS16) and performance apparel ranges for baseball, softball, and volleyball (SS15). Designed graphics for Mizuno Morelia Neo football boots (SS16). Worked with athlete Marcos Baghdatis to create a full head-to-toe collection (SS16). Designed various rugby kits and teamwear apparel ranges for teams and clubs in the UK.
Freelance Design Lead at Lescon Sportswear
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2020
Led seasonal running and football collections, providing creative direction across performance and licensed categories. Designed teamwear and football kits for 10+ Turkish clubs, presenting seasonal strategies to senior leadership and collaborating closely with factories in Turkey from development and sampling through to production.
Packaging Designer at Global Group (Print) Ltd
January 1, 2009 - September 19, 2025
Designed packaging and printed materials for top UK restaurant brands; oversaw new product development from concept to proof/sign-off.
Packaging Designer at Global Group (Print) Ltd
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
Designed packaging and printed items for customers, including top UK chain restaurants (Yo! Sushi, GBK, Real Greek, Ping Pong, Deliverance). Managed needs analysis through digital proof sign-off and oversaw new product development projects from start to finish.
Mid-weight Designer at Official Walt Disney Supplier (Pınar & Pınar Tex. Ltd.)
January 1, 2003 - September 19, 2025
Designed children'swear apparel and accessories for licensed Disney accounts.
Junior Product Designer at Standard Eyewear Ltd
January 1, 1999 - September 19, 2025
Worked with design team to create ranges for leading Turkish eyewear company.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Galatasaray SK
January 1, 1996 - September 19, 2025
Designed club graphics, apparel, and fan accessories for official supplier Hepatu Ltd.

Education

Bachelor Degree at Dokuz Eylul University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
BA Textile & Graphic Design at Dokuz Eylul University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Education

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