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Hello, this is Gozde. Born and raised in beautiful Istanbul, adopted by amazing Rotterdam. I’m a freelance visual artist and internationally published illustrator. My work includes editorial and book illustrations, apparel designs for fair trade and workshops. I love creating vibrant, imperfect worlds that people can easily connect with. Kindness, self-care, mindfulness and wellness are my passions, and play important roles in my work. I have had the privilege of collaborating with incredible people to create beautiful projects. To date, I have worked on over 50 book projects worldwide and launched my first Domestika course.…Hello, this is Gozde. Born and raised in beautiful Istanbul, adopted by amazing Rotterdam. I’m a freelance visual artist and internationally published illustrator. My work includes editorial and book illustrations, apparel designs for fair trade and workshops. I love creating vibrant, imperfect worlds that people can easily connect with. Kindness, self-care, mindfulness and wellness are my passions, and play important roles in my work. I have had the privilege of collaborating with incredible people to create beautiful projects. To date, I have worked on over 50 book projects worldwide and launched my first Domestika course.

Gozde Eyce

Illustrator, Art Director, Creative Director, +4

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Hello, this is Gozde. Born and raised in beautiful Istanbul, adopted by amazing Rotterdam. I’m a freelance visual artist and internationally published illustrator. My work includes editorial and book illustrations, apparel designs for fair trade and workshops. I love creating vibrant, imperfect worlds that people can easily connect with. Kindness, self-care, mindfulness and wellness are my passions, and play important roles in my work. I have had the privilege of collaborating with incredible people to create beautiful projects. To date, I have worked on over 50 book projects worldwide and launched my first Domestika course.…Hello, this is Gozde. Born and raised in beautiful Istanbul, adopted by amazing Rotterdam. I’m a freelance visual artist and internationally published illustrator. My work includes editorial and book illustrations, apparel designs for fair trade and workshops. I love creating vibrant, imperfect worlds that people can easily connect with. Kindness, self-care, mindfulness and wellness are my passions, and play important roles in my work. I have had the privilege of collaborating with incredible people to create beautiful projects. To date, I have worked on over 50 book projects worldwide and launched my first Domestika course.

Available to hire

Hello, this is Gozde. Born and raised in beautiful Istanbul, adopted by amazing Rotterdam. I’m a freelance visual artist and internationally published illustrator. My work includes editorial and book illustrations, apparel designs for fair trade and workshops.

I love creating vibrant, imperfect worlds that people can easily connect with. Kindness, self-care, mindfulness and wellness are my passions, and play important roles in my work. I have had the privilege of collaborating with incredible people to create beautiful projects. To date, I have worked on over 50 book projects worldwide and launched my first Domestika course.

Skills

Childrens Book Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Speaker Programmer at Creative Mornings / Rotterdam

January 1, 2025 - Present

Curate and coordinate monthly speakers, highlighting diverse voices from the local creative community. Align talks with CreativeMornings' global monthly themes while supporting speakers in shaping impactful stories. Manage all speaker communication, preparation, and event-day support in collaboration with team & venue.

Co-Creative Director at De Rotterdammer / Rotterdam

January 1, 2024 - Present

Oversee project operations including planning and financial management. Lead external communications, social media, community building, and engagement. Co-curate exhibitions and coordinate artist participation. Manage funding applications and partnership outreach. Coordinate with venues and cultural spaces for exhibitions and events. Collaborate on creative direction and editorial development.

Freelance Visual Artist at Themoodysociety / Rotterdam

January 1, 2018 - Present

Develop visual concepts based on briefs, narratives, or editorial themes. Collaborate closely with editors to define illustration style and art direction. Execute illustrations from initial sketches to final artwork delivery, ensuring quality and consistency. Contribute to launching and promoting the project as part of the creative team.

Yoga Instructor at Kula - Balanzs - MAYI / Rotterdam

January 1, 2023 - Present

Guide yogi's and create space for them to become present.

HR & Finance Manager at Nivea Beiersdorf, H&M, Engie / Istanbul

December 31, 2017 - July 29, 2025

Worked as HR, Compensation and Benefits and Finance divisions of the organizations.

Freelance Illustrator, Visual Artist at Self-employed

January 1, 2018 - November 19, 2025

Develop visual concepts from briefs and narratives, focusing on clear, thoughtful storytelling. Create illustrations from sketch to final artwork for print and digital, maintaining cohesive visual language across multi-image projects. Collaborate with editors and creative leads to define style, tone, and direction. Adapt illustration style to different audiences and project needs. Communicate ideas through sketches and concept drafts; incorporate feedback in iterative workflow; work remotely and manage deadlines.

Yoga Instructor at Kula - Balanzs

January 1, 2023 - November 19, 2025

Guide yogis and create space for them to become present.

Co-Creative Director at De Rotterdammer

January 1, 2024 - November 19, 2025

Oversee project operations, including planning and financial management. Lead external communications, including social media, community building, and engagement. Co-curate exhibitions and coordinate artist participation. Manage funding applications and partnership outreach. Collaborate on creative direction and editorial development.

Speaker Programmer at Creative Mornings / Rotterdam

January 1, 2025 - November 19, 2025