Resume
Most Recent Experiences
2021 - 2023
Lead Product Designer
Atheneum
Germany, Berlin
Orchestrated and led a cross-functional design team, ensuring the seamless integration of design processes across product development stages.
Conceptualized and implemented design strategies, aligning with business objectives and user needs, resulting in a streamlined and cohesive product experience.
Collaborated with product managers and engineers to translate user insights into actionable design improvements, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous iteration.
Conducted regular design reviews and provided constructive feedback to nurture a high-performance design team focused on delivering exceptional user-centric solutions.
2020 - 2021
Lead UX Architect
Afiniti
Turkey, Istanbul
Guided and directed a cross-functional design team, ensuring the smooth integration of design processes throughout various stages of AI product development
Developed and executed design strategies in alignment with business goals and user needs, yielding a unified and seamless experience for our AI product.
Partnered with product managers and engineers to transform user insights into practical design enhancements, fostering an environment of innovation and ongoing iteration in product development
2019 - 2020
Senior User Experience Designer
IBM
Turkey, Istanbul
Drive the creation and evolution of design systems and patterns to maintain a cohesive and usercentric product experience.
Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into intuitive and engaging user experiences
Conduct user research to deeply understand user behaviors, motivations, and pain points.
Create high-fidelity prototypes and design mockups to visualize and communicate design concepts.
Develop intuitive information architectures and navigation systems, ensuring users can easily accomplish tasks and find relevant information.
Education
2013 - 2015
Bilgi University
MA in Marketing Communication
Istanbul
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Consumer behavior, brand strategy, persuasive communication
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Digital marketing, data analysis, user research methods
2006 - 2011
Sabanci University
BA in Visual Communication Design
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User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
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Design Thinking and Problem-Solving
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Visual Communication Techniques
Istanbul
Professional skillset
Entrepreneurial Mindset
User centric design process
Teamwork & Collaboration
User Research
Languages
Turkish (native)
German (A1)
English (Proficient)