I was born in Istanbul and I’m a storyteller at heart. I love making sense of things, asking why, and I get motivated when the focus is on the eyes. Branding everything around me comes naturally, and I enjoy crafting clear, compelling messages. I started in marketing, then shifted toward motion graphics, video direction and editing design. I’ve built a hybrid view by blending marketing theory with design thinking, and I’ve come to appreciate that my passion lies in the discipline of storytelling itself, not just a single role. I keep moving forward, learning, creating, and sharing stories through visual and verbal language.…

Vehap Batuhan İns

I was born in Istanbul and I’m a storyteller at heart. I love making sense of things, asking why, and I get motivated when the focus is on the eyes. Branding everything around me comes naturally, and I enjoy crafting clear, compelling messages. I started in marketing, then shifted toward motion graphics, video direction and editing design. I’ve built a hybrid view by blending marketing theory with design thinking, and I’ve come to appreciate that my passion lies in the discipline of storytelling itself, not just a single role. I keep moving forward, learning, creating, and sharing stories through visual and verbal language.…

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I was born in Istanbul and I’m a storyteller at heart. I love making sense of things, asking why, and I get motivated when the focus is on the eyes. Branding everything around me comes naturally, and I enjoy crafting clear, compelling messages. I started in marketing, then shifted toward motion graphics, video direction and editing design. I’ve built a hybrid view by blending marketing theory with design thinking, and I’ve come to appreciate that my passion lies in the discipline of storytelling itself, not just a single role. I keep moving forward, learning, creating, and sharing stories through visual and verbal language.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Greek, Modern
Beginner
English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Strategic Planner, Intern at Leo Burnett Istanbul
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Accounts: Sunsilk, Snuggle, Nestlé, BNP Paribas, UN Women
Strategic Planner, Jr. at Wunderman Thompson
August 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Accounts: ING Bank Turkey; Full-service Brand Comms
Account Executive at Tribal Worldwide Istanbul
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Accounts: Mastercard, Bitpanda, Huawei, Koç Holding
Digital Strategist at 4129Grey
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Account: Poddy The Whale App; Full-service Brand Comms
Digital Content Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Notable Contents: The Soccer Market, Socrates Originals, F1x1 Socrates Magazine
Creative Copywriter at CROP Agency
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Notable Clients: BluTV, CHP, Swing’it Band, Fenerbahçe SK
Audiovisual Content Director at Socrates Magazine
August 1, 2023 - Present
AUDIOVISUAL CONTENT DIRECTOR
Strategic Planner (Intern) at Leo Burnett Istanbul
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Strategic planning internship; accounts Sunsilk, Snuggle, Nestlé, BNP Paribas, UN Women
Digital Content Designer at Freelance
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Notable Contents: The Soccer Market, Socrates Originals, F1x1 Socrates Magazine

Education

Prep Year at Harriet Fulbright College
October 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Advertising (Admissory Major) at Bahçeşehir University
October 1, 2011 - May 1, 2019
Communication Design (Double Major) at Bahçeşehir University
October 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
ERASMUS Exchange at Metropolitní Universita Praha
October 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design (Double Major) at Bahçeşehir University
October 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Advertising (Admissory Major) at Bahçeşehir University
October 1, 2011 - May 1, 2019
ERASMUS Exchange at Metropolitní Univerzita Praha
October 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Prep Year at Harriet Fulbright College
October 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012

Qualifications

Aydın Doğan Genç İletişimciler Competition - 3rd Place (Advertising Campaign Grand Prix)
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Aydın Doğan Genç İletiimciler Competition - 3rd Place
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level