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Yusuf Karatosun

@yusufkaratosun

Senior Graphic Designer at Kozkart Plastic Card Systems creating production-ready secure card artwork and VDP files for personalized print runs.

Turkey

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At Kozkart Plastic Card Systems, I create visual designs and prepress layouts for secure plastic card systems, including RFID/NFC smart cards, corporate ID badges, and loyalty programs. I prepare production-ready artwork and VDP files that integrate personalized data, barcodes, and QR codes.

Previously, at Mamajoo Health Products Inc., I designed product packaging and created 3D product visuals for e-commerce and digital campaigns. At Elvan Advertising Group of Companies, I produced 3D visualizations and technical drawings for signage and exhibition projects, and earlier at Tabela Fabrikasi, I designed custom signage systems for commercial projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Graphic Design Specialist

Current

Kozkart Plastic Card Systems

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Spearheaded visual design and prepress layout for secure plastic card systems, including RFID/NFC smart cards and loyalty programs. Managed Variable Data Printing setups for high-volume production batches.

Photoshop Adobe Illustrator InDesign CorelDraw Prepress Variable Data Printing RFID NFC Branding Print Production

Graphic Design Specialist

Mamajoo Health Products Inc.

Apr 2022 - Nov 2022 (7 months)

Directed end-to-end design and prepress production for product packaging, including complex dielines and regulatory health labeling. Engineered photorealistic 3D product visuals using Autodesk 3ds Max and Corona Renderer.

Photoshop Adobe Illustrator InDesign 3D Max Corona Renderer Packaging Design Prepress 3D Rendering Brand Identity Digital Marketing

Graphic Design Specialist

Elvan Advertising Group of Companies

Apr 2021 - Mar 2022 (11 months)

Designed exhibition booth graphics, event signage, and large-format visuals for corporate events. Created realistic 3D visualizations in Autodesk 3ds Max, securing a 90%+ first-round client approval rate.

Photoshop Adobe Illustrator CorelDraw 3D Max Signage Design Exhibition Design Outdoor Advertising 3D Visualization technical drawings CNC Laser Cutting

Graphic Design Specialist

HB Digital Printing and Advertising

Apr 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Created advertising and promotional designs for retail and consumer-facing brands. Managed the company's official website using WordPress, integrating digital banners and promotional updates.

Photoshop Adobe Illustrator WordPress Print Production Digital Marketing Banner Design Web Design

Industrial Designer

Tabela Fabrikasi

Apr 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 9 months)

Designed custom signage systems and large-format graphics for retail environments and exhibitions. Produced production-ready technical drawings and 3D visualizations, managing projects from concept to final delivery.

Photoshop Adobe Illustrator CorelDraw 3D Max Signage Design 3D Visualization technical drawings CNC Laser Cutting Vehicle Wraps Branding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ataturk University

Bachelor of Arts, Advertising

2019 - 2023

Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: Typography, Color Theory, Composition, Branding, Visual Communication, Packaging Design, Digital Design and Print Production. Capstone project: Developed production-ready packaging and signage system, including dielines, technical drawings and 3D renders for fabrication. Practical skills gained: Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk 3ds Max, print-ready file preparation (CMYK, trapping, bleed) and project coordination.

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising with a focus on packaging design, visual communication, branding, and print production. Completed a capstone project developing a production-ready packaging and signage system.