I’m a multidisciplinary animator and designer based in Dubai, with a track record of crafting branding, product design, and experiential concepts for luxury brands and real estate developers across the UAE and Turkey. From concept to production, I blend visual storytelling with practical know-how—working with engineers, procurement, and marketing teams to translate client needs into premium visuals that resonate globally.

Elif Dag

I’m a multidisciplinary animator and designer based in Dubai, with a track record of crafting branding, product design, and experiential concepts for luxury brands and real estate developers across the UAE and Turkey. From concept to production, I blend visual storytelling with practical know-how—working with engineers, procurement, and marketing teams to translate client needs into premium visuals that resonate globally.

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I’m a multidisciplinary animator and designer based in Dubai, with a track record of crafting branding, product design, and experiential concepts for luxury brands and real estate developers across the UAE and Turkey.

From concept to production, I blend visual storytelling with practical know-how—working with engineers, procurement, and marketing teams to translate client needs into premium visuals that resonate globally.

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Work Experience

Senior Designer / Creative Design Lead at Al Jaber Gallery Group
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end creative strategy for multi-sector brands across real estate, lifestyle, hospitality, and investment portfolios; directed brand identities, campaign systems, and visual storytelling for digital, print, exhibitions, and investor presentations; produced high-impact content for Instagram, reels, property marketing, and brand launches; collaborated with executive leadership, architects, sales, and marketing to align output with commercial objectives.
Creative Marketing / Design Lead at Ghrghar Group
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Owned the full visual communication strategy for educational branding and institutional marketing; designed digital products, illustrations, and content systems aligned with brand identity; managed team campaign visuals for events, digital courses, and social platforms; guided creative consistency and quality across outputs.
Marketing / Creative Design Manager at TeachMeCode Institute
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Experience Design, Illustration & Art Tools; led development of digital experiences, illustrations, and content systems; managed and mentored design team for events, digital courses, and social campaigns; ensured brand-consistent visuals across platforms.
Creative Product Designer / PERFUME & ACCESSORIES at Hugo Boss Factory
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Developed ceramic textures and surface designs; coordinated with R&D and QC to ensure production readiness and quality; conducted material, color durability, and tactile testing; contributed to maintaining Hugo Boss’s global visual identity across product lines.
Creative Product & Glass Designer at RAK Ceramics PJSC
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Created clear creative direction, strong visual systems, and concepts; integrated material knowledge, manufacturing constraints, and brand DNA into product development; collaborated with engineers and production teams to ensure premium execution; supported sustainability and safety compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Dokuz Eylul University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Diploma in Digital Design & Typography at Bilge Adam Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

6-month certification in Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, and Autodesk 3ds Max
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Diploma in Digital Design & Typography
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
6-month certification in Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, and Autodesk 3ds Max
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services