Merve Sayar
@mervesayar
Multidisciplinary graphic and web designer with 20+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a multidisciplinary graphic and web designer with over 20 years of experience in branding, visual identity, and digital design.
Throughout my career, I have worked across different countries and creative fields, developing a strong ability to adapt to diverse clients and industries. My work focuses on creating clear, authentic, and visually compelling brand identities that connect with audiences.
I specialize in art direction, branding, web design, and social media content, and I also create illustration and 2D animation when projects require a more expressive or storytelling-driven approach.
I enjoy working with both emerging brands and established businesses, helping them build a strong visual presence from concept to final execution.
Currently based in Costa Rica, I am open to freelance and remote opportunities with international teams and clients.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Web & Graphic Designer
Hola Design Agency
May 2015 - Present (10 years 11 months)
Working as a Web & Graphic Designer, Animator & Illustrator for foreign and Turkish companies. Responsible for creating diverse digital and print media.
Art Director
Shopigo
Aug 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 9 months)
Responsible for web design, corporate image design, and mailing design for Shopigo, an e-commerce luxury fashion website. Managed visual aspects of the brand's online presence.
Graphic & Senior Web Designer
Made By Cat
Aug 2009 - Jun 2012 (2 years 10 months)
Developed web designs, mailing designs, banner designs, and animations for top companies in Istanbul. Contributed to major client projects including Garanti Bank and Siemens.
Graphic Designer
Machinas
Aug 2007 - Sep 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Created graphic and web designs for e-commerce websites like Esprit, focusing on online advertisements, web layouts, and banner production. Maintained and updated existing sites.
Senior Designer
Lab34
Jun 2002 - May 2005 (2 years 11 months)
Engaged in creative works spanning web design, illustration, graphic design, animation, and corporate design. Contributed to a wide range of visual communication projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Istituto Europeo di Design
Certificate, Adobe Premiere
Completed a course in Adobe Premiere at the Istituto Europeo di Design.
STUDIO SETA HIDIŞ
Certificate, Painting, Drawing, History of Art
Studied Painting, Drawing, and History of Art at STUDIO SETA HIDIŞ.
Association of Documentary Filmmakers
Certificate, Documentary Making
Completed a course in Documentary Making at the Association of Documentary Filmmakers in Istanbul.
Universidad de Costa Rica
Certificate, Life Drawing
Completed a course in Life Drawing at the Universidad de Costa Rica.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
holadesign.studioPortfolio
holadesign.studioSalary expectations
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