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Gülseren Aleyna Çatak

@glserenaleynaatak

I am a multidisciplinary designer specializing in UX/UI and product design, delivering user-centered digital and brand experiences.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a product-focused design role where I can lead user-centered strategy and execution, collaborate cross-functionally, grow a design practice, and create cohesive digital and brand experiences.

I am a multidisciplinary designer currently leading product design as Head of Design, responsible for design strategy, high-level execution, and cross-functional collaboration between development and marketing teams.

I have led rebrands and redesigned mobile/web apps, built wireframes and prototypes with Figma and Adobe XD, and shipped B2C and business product editions while contributing to UX enhancements and new features.

As the founder of a one-person creative studio, I deliver brand identity, packaging, 3D product visualization and visual storytelling; my background in media and visual arts and hands-on web development informs a user-centered, craft-driven approach to product design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Design

Current

Sertifier Inc

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Lead product design strategy and execution across Sertifier's product portfolio, driving cross-functional collaboration between design, development, and marketing. Implement design processes and deliver high-level solutions to improve product consistency and user experience.

Product Design UX Strategy Design Systems Figma Prototyping User Research Cross Functional Collaboration

Current

Founder, Multidisciplinary Designer

Current

Mono Studio

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Established a one-person creative studio delivering branding, UX/UI, product development, and visual storytelling for small businesses. Produced brand identities, packaging, 3D product visualizations, and digital assets to support client launches.

Branding Product Design UI Figma Adobe Illustrator 3D Visualization Packaging Design

Product Designer

Sertifier Inc

Apr 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Designed wireframes and interactive prototypes and led the rebrand and redesign of Sertifier and Verified CV mobile/web apps. Delivered UX enhancements and new features for B2C and business product editions to improve usability and product cohesion.

Figma Adobe XD Wireframing Prototyping Mobile App Design Web App Design UX Research

Vice President Marketing

Sertifier Inc

Jul 2020 - Apr 2021 (9 months)

Led digital marketing, social media, and branding efforts to strengthen Sertifier's visual identity and outreach. Produced visual communication assets and coordinated marketing initiatives to support product adoption.

Digital Marketing Social Media Branding visual communication Adobe Photoshop Content Strategy Brand Identity

UX/UI Designer

Amfiden

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Co-founded an ed-tech startup and progressed from visual design to UX/UI, creating interfaces and user flows for educational products. Developed visual assets and improved user experience through iterative design and testing.

Visual Design UX UI Design Wireframing Figma Adobe Illustrator Prototyping HTML CSS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Koç University

Bachelor of Arts, Media and Visual Arts

2018 - 2024

Grade: 3.28/4

Activities and societies: Design Track; User Experience Track; Work-study student (Kaymakçı Archaeological Project website); Tutored MAVA327 Typography and MAVA207 Visual Design.

Bachelor of Arts in Media and Visual Arts with a double major in Archaeology and History of Art, completed 2018-2024 with a 3.28/4 cumulative GPA. Completed Design and User Experience certification tracks.