About Alper
18 years of shaping visual narratives. I am a Senior Brand Identity designer dedicated to turning complex business ideas into compelling visual systems.
From scaling startups to established firms, I provide senior-level design leadership without the agency overhead. I don’t just "design logos"; I architect brand languages that resonate with target audiences and drive business results.
My core expertise includes:
- Comprehensive Brand Identity & Strategy
- Visual Systems & Brand Guidelines
- Logo Design & Typography
- Digital & Print Visual Language
Having worked through the evolution of design for nearly two decades, I bring a unique blend of gen Y reliability and a forward-thinking perspective. My goal is simple: creating designs that aren't just aesthetically pleasing, but strategically sound.
Let's build a brand that lasts.
English
Native or bilingual
Turkish
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- FreelanceFreelance Creative Director • · Brand Identity & Editorial DesignMay 2025 - Today (1 year and 3 months)Following my creative leadership role at We2, I returned to independent practice in May 2025 — working with clients and studios on brand identity, editorial design, and visual communication projects.Open to senior remote/hybrid roles in Europe — particularly the Netherlands, Germany, the Nordics, and the UK.
- We2 Humanitarian Design StudioCreative DirectorNovember 2023 - May 2025 (1 year and 6 months)İstanbul, TürkiyeAt We2, I led a core creative team of three — including an illustrator, a data visualization designer, and a publication designer — alongside freelance animators and video editors on a project basis, overseeing end-to-end creative workflows across simultaneous projects.
- Managed a multidisciplinary design team (illustrators, data viz, editorial designers) and developed streamlined creative workflows.
- Introduced a modular template system, reducing report layout time by 30% (from 10h to 7h).
- Integrated AI-powered tools into the design process, cutting internal revision cycles by 25%.
- Directed animations for UNDP, IOM, and UN Women (United Nations agencies) on campaigns about gender equality and migration.
- Led concept development for explainer video collaborations with IARASEA, focusing on narrative clarity, visual consistency, and cross-team workflow optimization.
- MYRA Social Good Communication AgencyArt DirectorDecember 2015 - November 2023 (7 years and 11 months)İstanbul, Türkiye
- Directed and designed 50+ publications for European Union projects, United Nations agencies, and various NGOs. These included public guides, field reports, and narrative-driven impact reports.
- Created sustainability-focused digital stories and social media campaigns in collaboration with strategy teams, working with brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Allianz, Eczacıbaşı, and Turkcell.
- Spearheaded UNDP's "Save the Legacy" Instagram campaign, which raised over $4 million in earthquake-relief donations (with Meta's global support) and reached tens of thousands of users.
- Designed visually compelling reports by integrating infographics and editorial storytelling techniques to enhance engagement.
- Developed modular design systems for localized NGO communications, improving content consistency and cross-team alignment across regions.
- Mentored junior designers and ensured cohesive, on-brand campaign execution across all projects.
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Education
- B.A.Selçuk University2004Fine Art Lecturing