I am a creative generalist and interdisciplinary director with a passion for blending art and technology. I specialize in XR, AI, game design, animation, and digital strategy, thriving in complex environments where I can integrate diverse skills to bring innovative, ambitious projects to life. I enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams and creating category-defying experiences that merge storytelling with cutting-edge technology. With a background spanning from interactive entertainment to fashion photography, I have built a versatile portfolio that includes directing AI-driven narrative XR games, immersive live experiences, and interactive fashion projects. I continuously expand my expertise and embrace new challenges in emerging technologies, always aiming to deliver impactful and creative solutions.

UZAY (GÜRBÜZ ÇÖMLEKÇİOĞLU)

I am a creative generalist and interdisciplinary director with a passion for blending art and technology. I specialize in XR, AI, game design, animation, and digital strategy, thriving in complex environments where I can integrate diverse skills to bring innovative, ambitious projects to life. I enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams and creating category-defying experiences that merge storytelling with cutting-edge technology. With a background spanning from interactive entertainment to fashion photography, I have built a versatile portfolio that includes directing AI-driven narrative XR games, immersive live experiences, and interactive fashion projects. I continuously expand my expertise and embrace new challenges in emerging technologies, always aiming to deliver impactful and creative solutions.

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I am a creative generalist and interdisciplinary director with a passion for blending art and technology. I specialize in XR, AI, game design, animation, and digital strategy, thriving in complex environments where I can integrate diverse skills to bring innovative, ambitious projects to life. I enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams and creating category-defying experiences that merge storytelling with cutting-edge technology.

With a background spanning from interactive entertainment to fashion photography, I have built a versatile portfolio that includes directing AI-driven narrative XR games, immersive live experiences, and interactive fashion projects. I continuously expand my expertise and embrace new challenges in emerging technologies, always aiming to deliver impactful and creative solutions.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Slovak
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Work Experience

Freelance Creative Director, Project Manager, XR Designer, AI Researcher, Executive Interactive Art Producer at QVARX
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing and directing interactive XR entertainment series, blending storytelling with technology, and creative coding. Leading multidisciplinary teams and managing innovative projects that leverage AI, XR, interactive experiences, and game mechanics.
Graphic Designer & Animator at BOOXTORY
December 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Designing compelling visual identities, interactive XR animations, and book covers for an innovative bookstore.
Creative Director & Interactive Storyteller at Animathinks
December 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Directed interactive animation and VFX projects, managing UX/UI design and narrative development.
Freelance Creative Art Director & Project Manager & Fashion Photographer/Director, Executive Interactive Art Producer at zero4one Creative Hub
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leading a multidisciplinary creative hub providing services in brand management, visual/sound design, interactive experiences, and game design.
Game Creator & Director at dna.games / Tabula Rasa
December 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Creative Director & Visual Designer & Fashion Photographer/Retoucher at Vega Agency
December 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Fashion Film & Photography Director & Retoucher at PPR Istanbul
December 31, 2012 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Nihal Gunduz for fashion photography & film.
Photography Lighting & Retoucher at CreamTr
December 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Hasan Huseyin for fashion photography, lighting & retouching.
Editor & Festival Coordinator at Galata Fotografhanesi & Ulis Fotofest
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Editor for festival newspaper & website.
Freelance Creative Director, Project Manager, XR Designer, AI Researcher, Executive Interactive Art Producer at QVARX
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing and directing interactive XR entertainment series, blending storytelling with technology and creative coding. Leading multidisciplinary teams and managing innovative projects leveraging AI, XR, interactive experiences, and game mechanics.
Graphic Designer & Animator at BOOXTORY
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Designing compelling visual identities, interactive XR animations, and book covers for an innovative bookstore.
Creative Director & Interactive Storyteller at Animathinks
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Directed interactive animation and VFX projects, managing UX/UI design and narrative development.
Freelance Creative Art Director & Project Manager & Fashion Photographer/Director, Executive Interactive Art Producer at zero4one Creative Hub
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leading a multidisciplinary creative hub providing services in brand management, visual/sound design, interactive experiences, and game design.
Game Creator & Director at dna.games / Tabula Rasa
January 1, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Creative Director & Visual Designer & Fashion Photographer/Retoucher at Vega Agency
January 1, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Fashion Film & Photography Director & Retoucher at PPR Istanbul
January 1, 2012 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Nihal Gunduz for Fashion Photography & Film.
Photography Lighting & Retoucher at CreamTr
January 1, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Hasan Huseyin for Fashion Photography & Lighting & Retouching.
Editor & Festival Coordinator at Galata Fotografhanesi & Ulis Fotofest
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Editor for Festival Newspaper & Website.
Freelance Creative Director, Project Manager, XR Designer, AI Researcher, Executive Interactive Art Producer at QVARX
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and directed interactive XR entertainment series, blending storytelling with technology and creative coding. Led multidisciplinary teams and managed innovative projects leveraging AI, XR, interactive experiences, and game mechanics.
Graphic Designer & Animator at BOOXTORY
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Designed compelling visual identities, interactive XR animations, and book covers for an innovative bookstore.
Creative Director & Interactive Storyteller at Animathinks
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Directed interactive animation and VFX projects, managing UX/UI design and narrative development.
Freelance Creative Art Director & Project Manager & Fashion Photographer/Director, Executive Interactive Art Producer at zero4one Creative Hub
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led a multidisciplinary creative hub providing services in brand management, visual/sound design, interactive experiences, and game design.
Game Creator & Director at dna.games / Tabula Rasa
January 1, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Creative Director & Visual Designer & Fashion Photographer/Retoucher at Vega Agency
January 1, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Fashion Film & Photography Director & Retoucher at PPR Istanbul
January 1, 2012 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Nihal Gunduz for fashion photography and film.
Photography Lighting & Retoucher at CreamTr
January 1, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Hasan Huseyin for fashion photography, lighting, and retouching.
Editor & Festival Coordinator at Galata Fotografhanesi & Ulis Fotofest
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Editor for festival newspaper and website.
Freelance Creative Director, Project Manager, XR Designer, AI Researcher, Executive Interactive Art Producer at QVARX
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing and directing interactive XR entertainment series, blending storytelling with technology and creative coding. Leading multidisciplinary teams and managing innovative projects leveraging AI, XR, interactive experiences, and game mechanics.
Graphic Designer & Animator at BOOXTORY
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Designed compelling visual identities, interactive XR animations, and book covers for an innovative bookstore.
Creative Director & Interactive Storyteller at Animathinks
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Directed interactive animation and VFX projects, managing UX/UI design and narrative development.
Freelance Creative Art Director & Project Manager & Fashion Photographer/Director, Executive Interactive Art Producer at zero4one Creative Hub
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leading a multidisciplinary creative hub providing services in brand management, visual/sound design, interactive experiences, and game design.
Game Creator & Director at dna.games / Tabula Rasa
January 1, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Creative Director & Visual Designer & Fashion Photographer/Retoucher at Vega Agency
January 1, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Fashion Film & Photography Director & Retoucher at PPR Istanbul
January 1, 2012 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Nihal Gunduz for Fashion Photography & Film Photography Lighting & Retouching.
Photography Lighting & Retoucher at CreamTr
January 1, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Hasan Huseyin for Fashion Photography & Lighting & Retouching.
Editor & Festival Coordinator at Galata Fotografhanesi & Ulis Fotofest
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Editor for Festival Newspaper and Website.
Freelance Creative Director, Project Manager, XR Designer, AI Researcher, Executive Interactive Art Producer at QVARX
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing and directing interactive XR entertainment series, blending storytelling with technology and creative coding. Leading multidisciplinary teams and managing innovative projects leveraging AI, XR, interactive experiences, and game mechanics.
Graphic Designer & Animator at BOOXTORY
December 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Designed compelling visual identities, interactive XR animations, and book covers for an innovative bookstore.
Creative Director & Interactive Storyteller at Animathinks
December 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Directed interactive animation and VFX projects, managing UX/UI design and narrative development.
Freelance Creative Art Director & Project Manager & Fashion Photographer/Director, Executive Interactive Art Producer at zero4one Creative Hub
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leading a multidisciplinary creative hub providing services in brand management, visual/sound design, interactive experiences, and game design.
Game Creator & Director at dna.games / Tabula Rasa
December 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Creative Director & Visual Designer & Fashion Photographer/Retoucher at Vega Agency
December 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Fashion Film & Photography Director & Retoucher at PPR Istanbul
December 31, 2012 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Nihal Gunduz for Fashion Photography & Film.
Photography Lighting & Retoucher at CreamTr
December 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Hasan Huseyin for Fashion Photography & Lighting & Retouching.
Editor & Festival Coordinator at Galata Fotografhanesi & Ulis Fotofest
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Editor for festival newspaper and website.
Freelance Creative Director, Project Manager, XR Designer, AI Researcher, Executive Interactive Art Producer at QVARX
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing and directing interactive XR entertainment series, blending storytelling with technology and creative coding. Leading multidisciplinary teams and managing innovative projects that leverage AI, XR, interactive experiences, and game mechanics.
Graphic Designer & Animator at BOOXTORY
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Designing compelling visual identities, interactive XR animations, and book covers for an innovative bookstore.
Creative Director & Interactive Storyteller at Animathinks
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Directed interactive animation and VFX projects, managing UX/UI design and narrative development.
Freelance Creative Art Director & Project Manager & Fashion Photographer/Director, Executive Interactive Art Producer at zero4one Creative Hub
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leading a multidisciplinary creative hub providing services in brand management, visual/sound design, interactive experiences, and game design.
Game Creator & Director at dna.games / Tabula Rasa
January 1, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Creative Director & Visual Designer & Fashion Photographer/Retoucher at Vega Agency
January 1, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Created and directed an AI-driven narrative XR game, supported by Crytek and VRFirst.
Fashion Film & Photography Director & Retoucher at PPR Istanbul
January 1, 2012 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Nihal Gunduz for Fashion Photography & Film.
Photography Lighting & Retoucher at CreamTr
January 1, 2010 - July 22, 2025
Collaborated with Hasan Huseyin for Fashion Photography, Lighting & Retouching.
Editor & Festival Coordinator at Galata Fotografhanesi & Ulis Fotofest
December 31, 2007 - July 22, 2025
Editor for Festival Newspaper & Website.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Bahçeşehir University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Master's Degree at Bilgi University, Next Academy
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Undergraduate Degree at Yildiz Technical University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012
Undergraduate Degree at Cukurova University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor's Degree at Bahçeşehir University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Master's Degree at Bilgi University, Next Academy
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor's Degree at Yildiz Technical University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor's Degree at Cukurova University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor's Degree at Bahçeşehir University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Master's Degree at Bilgi University, Next Academy
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor's Degree at Yildiz Technical University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor's Degree at Cukurova University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor's Degree at Bahçeşehir University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Master's Degree at Bilgi University, Next Academy
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Photography & Cinematography at Yildiz Technical University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012
Graphic Design at Cukurova University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor's Degree at Bahçeşehir University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Master's Degree at Bilgi University, Next Academy
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor's Degree at Yildiz Technical University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor's Degree at Cukurova University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor's degree at Bahçeşehir University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Master's degree at Bilgi University, Next Academy
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor's degree at Yildiz Technical University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor's degree at Cukurova University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

MIT AI and Machine Learning - MIT (edX)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Unity XR Development Pathway - Unity Learn
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
AI for Everyone - DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Elements of AI - University of Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Google AI Essentials - Google
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Introduction to Generative AI - Google Cloud
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs - Project Manager (Cologne, 2020)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
MIT AI and Machine Learning - MIT (edX)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Unity XR Development Pathway - Unity Learn
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
AI for Everyone - DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Elements of AI - University of Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Google AI Essentials - Google
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Introduction to Generative AI - Google Cloud
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs - Project Manager (Cologne, 2020)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
MIT AI and Machine Learning - MIT (edX)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Unity XR Development Pathway - Unity Learn
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
AI for Everyone - DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Elements of AI - University of Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Google AI Essentials - Google
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Introduction to Generative AI - Google Cloud
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs - Project Manager (Cologne, 2020)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
MIT AI and Machine Learning - MIT (edX)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Unity XR Development Pathway - Unity Learn
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
AI for Everyone - DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Elements of AI - University of Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Google AI Essentials - Google
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Introduction to Generative AI - Google Cloud
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs - Project Manager (Cologne, 2020)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
MIT AI and Machine Learning - MIT (edX)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Unity XR Development Pathway - Unity Learn
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
AI for Everyone - DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Elements of AI - University of Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Google AI Essentials - Google
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Introduction to Generative AI - Google Cloud
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs - Project Manager (Cologne, 2020)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
MIT AI and Machine Learning - MIT (edX)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Unity XR Development Pathway - Unity Learn
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
AI for Everyone - DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Elements of AI - University of Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Google AI Essentials - Google
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Introduction to Generative AI - Google Cloud
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs - Project Manager (Cologne, 2020)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods