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Merve Sayar

@mervesayar

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Multidisciplinary graphic and web designer with 20+ years of experience.

Costa Rica

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to innovate and collaborate in a creative environment, where I can contribute my design skills and artistic vision.

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

Current

Web & Graphic Designer

Current

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.

Web Design Graphic Design Animation Illustration Digital 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.

Web Design Corporate Image Branding UI UX Design

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.

Web Design Banner Design Animation Illustration Graphic Design

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.

Graphic Design Web Design Banner Design

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.

Web Design Illustration Graphic Design Animation Creative Direction