MERT YILDIRIM
@mertyildirim
I lead award-winning creative teams across brands, campaigns, gaming, and visual systems.
TurkeyWhat I'm looking for
I've led creative work for brands including Turkcell, Digiturk, Xbox, Microsoft, Mey Diageo, Lays, Sephora, Faber Castell, Golden Race, and Spinmatic. Across 17+ years, I've built visual identities, campaigns, digital content, and cross-platform creative systems.
Most recently, I've managed creative direction and visual development for commercial film, VFX, and 3D-driven projects at Digital Forge. At Spinmatic Entertainment, I oversaw the full game-design creative pipeline for multi-platform iGaming products.
My work has earned recognition from the SlotsWise Gaming Awards, MIXX Awards, Mediacat Felis, and Crystal Apple. I enjoy guiding teams through end-to-end creative processes, from concept development and illustration to motion, production, and delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Creative Director
Digital Forge
Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Managed creative direction and visual development across commercial film, VFX, and 3D-driven projects.
Creative Group Head
Salt İletişim
Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 (4 months)
Managed creative and PR visualization processes for hospitality, lifestyle and corporate clients.
Creative Group Head
Spinmatic Entertainment
Dec 2020 - Jul 2023 (2 years 7 months)
Oversaw full game-design creative pipeline for multi-platform iGaming products.
Head of Art
The Gang Agency
Apr 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Led digital art team and delivered creative assets for Turkey's top digital campaigns.
Creative Group Head
Teşkilat ICOM
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Led creative development across print, digital, and social media for major brands.
Digital Creative Group Head
Brand The Bliss
Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year)
Managed digital content creation and campaign production for global brands.
Digital Creative Group Head
Reaktör
Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 (5 months)
Directed healthcare-focused creative workflows for digital transformation projects.
Founder / Head Artist / Designer
Goblin Trade
Dec 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Established an online T-shirt and merchandise design studio, creating all illustrations and visuals.
Senior Illustrator
Cosmopolitan Magazine (Turkish Edition)
Apr 2013 - Apr 2016 (3 years)
Created full-page editorial illustrations for monthly issues.
Senior Art Director
Project House HAVAS
Apr 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 8 months)
Directed major ATL/BTL campaign visuals for global brands.
Art Director
Gode Istanbul
Apr 2010 - Apr 2011 (1 year)
Art direction role at Gode Istanbul.
Junior Art Director
Mind Works
Feb 2008 - Aug 2008 (6 months)
Junior art direction role at Mind Works.
Jr. Art Director
Zebra Design Factory
Feb 2007 - Nov 2007 (9 months)
Junior art direction role at Zebra Design Factory.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Yeditepe University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
2003 - 2006
Graduated early with high academic performance.
Kemal Atatürk School of Fine Arts
Certificate, Basic Drawing
2000 - 2003
Studied illustration, modern art, Renaissance art, art history, oil painting, and studio practices. Graduated with Certificate of Appreciation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
TurkeyAuthorized to work in
Website
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Social media
Job categories
Skills
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