Hello 💫 From Istanbul.
Who am I?
I‘m Yilmaz Erman, a specialist with 15 years of experience in the marketing field. I have played a significant role within a team that aids global brands in overcoming communication challenges, serving as a Designer, Art Director, and Creative Group Head.
In the first seven years of my career, I worked as a designer within creative teams that developed advertising campaigns for both local and global brands such as Unilever, HSBC, Canon, and Nike. During this period, I had the opportunity to contribute to projects that won awards from prestigious institutions like the Crystal Apple, Felis, and the Turkish Association of Graphic Designers.
Over the past six years, I have made my mark as a Branding Specialist and Product Designer on various projects. While playing a pivotal role in major corporate identity transformations, I have also been involved in comprehensive UX & UI design processes that integrate with brand identity. I have had the privilege of working with esteemed brands such as Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo, Miles & Smiles, and GittiGidiyor/eBay and collaborating with numerous startups worldwide.
Recently, I have discovered the power of a multidisciplinary approach and have focused on designing products that establish brands on solid foundations by blending my expertise in branding with my experience in UX/UI design.
I continue my professional journey as the Creative Director at Tribal Worldwide Istanbul. I also serve as a Branding Specialist and Product Designer in the elite designers' category on Upwork, the world's leading freelancing platform.
2006 - 2010 June Beykent University Faculty of
Fine Arts Department of Graphic Design
Education
Experiences
2024 Apr - Present Tribal Worldwide Istanbul
Creative Director
2021 Jan - 2024 Apr Tribal Worldwide Istanbul
Creative Group Head
2018 Jan - 2020 Dec Tribal Worldwide Istanbul
Sr. Art Director
2013 Dec - 2014 Dec Mullenlowe Group
Art Director
2013 May - Present yilmazermananit.com
Designer/Product Designer
2011 May - 2012 May Zebra Design Factory
Jr. Art Director
2009 May - Oct TBWA\Istanbul
Internship
Remote Experiences
2021 Jan - Present Upwork Global Inc.
Product Designer
I have provided services in Product Design and Branding to startups and Upwork Enterprise clients in over 10 countries worldwide for more than 2 years. I am currently still actively working in the selected designers category, which represents the top 1% on the platform.
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And numerous local and international startups...