Hello, I'm Cihan.
With over 15 years of industry experience, I contribute to the development of strong brand identities by creating innovative designs and strategic solutions. While establishing brand identities and campaign strategies in my projects, I ensure success by collaborating with teams. In projects I've worked on with both local and international brands, my goal is to provide lasting value by offering an innovative perspective.
In recent years, I have focused particularly on packaging design and printing techniques, gaining expertise to ensure that projects are produced with high quality and color accuracy. With the experience I have gained, I aim for my designs to deliver impressive results both visually and technically.
Work Experiences
JAN 2022 – PRESENT
Sr. Art Director | Creative Packaging Designer & Printing Specialist
Izmir, Turkey
Sr. Art Director | Creative Packaging Designer & Printing Specialist
Izmir, Turkey
Operating under the German Develey Group, Fersan is a leader in vinegar production in Türkiye. It also offers an innovative range of FMCG products, including vinegar-based healthy drinks and vinegar-based cleaning products, Asian sauces, panko, global sauces, as well as herbal and fruit teas.
Brands I Managed:
Fersan, Ferfresh, Develey Senf & Feinkost, Teekanne GmbH, AIKO, Reine de Dijon, Löwensenf
Fersan, Ferfresh, Develey Senf & Feinkost, Teekanne GmbH, AIKO, Reine de Dijon, Löwensenf
During my time at Fersan, I provided professional support in packaging design, packaging printing techniques, and color management. I offer creative solutions aimed at ensuring quality and enhancing color accuracy. Additionally, I participate in collaborative projects with the marketing teams of global brands like Develey, Teekanne and AIKO, working alongside creative teams to develop conceptual designs for their localization strategies in Türkiye.
JAN 2019 – PRESENT
ccamlica.com
Sr. Art Director | Brand-Focused Creative Strategy
Izmir, Turkey
ccamlica.com
Sr. Art Director | Brand-Focused Creative Strategy
Izmir, Turkey
Brands I Managed:
Peralive, Baloğlu Gıda, Pergafood, Intotheflavor, Görülesi, Weagle Creative (Canada), Tocco Sauce Agamoda Deri, Muhatap Ajans, Imesta Cocoa, Cento Foods
Peralive, Baloğlu Gıda, Pergafood, Intotheflavor, Görülesi, Weagle Creative (Canada), Tocco Sauce Agamoda Deri, Muhatap Ajans, Imesta Cocoa, Cento Foods
I develop creative strategies for the brands I serve as a freelancer, providing support in packaging design and printing solutions, and creating conceptual designs.
JUN 2014 – OCT 2022
ÂLÂ Marka Iletisim
Sr. Art Director & Graphic Designer
Izmir, Turkey
ÂLÂ Marka Iletisim
Sr. Art Director & Graphic Designer
Izmir, Turkey
Logo, brand identity and packaging design office based in Izmir.
Brands I Managed:
Therna Non-Stick & Decorative Coatings, Kanat Paints & Coatings, Cimser, Ozgur Foods, Pomelon AVM, LMC, Mezze Magic, Klemsan A.S., SentesBIR, Maktek, Medmar Stone, Dere Grup, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Fersan, iKontrol, M15, Ege Gubre, N-Sistem, Izelman A.S.
Therna Non-Stick & Decorative Coatings, Kanat Paints & Coatings, Cimser, Ozgur Foods, Pomelon AVM, LMC, Mezze Magic, Klemsan A.S., SentesBIR, Maktek, Medmar Stone, Dere Grup, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Fersan, iKontrol, M15, Ege Gubre, N-Sistem, Izelman A.S.
During my tenure as a Senior Art Director, I developed creative strategies for a diverse portfolio of brands, managed campaign concepts, and led teams.
FEB 2014 – JUN 2014
Rema Creative
Art Director & Graphic Designer
Izmir, Turkey
Rema Creative
Art Director & Graphic Designer
Izmir, Turkey
Brands I Managed:
Pasaport Pizza, Gemak Premium Alacati
Pasaport Pizza, Gemak Premium Alacati
As an Art Director at Rema Creative, I designed creative campaigns and created digital visuals for brands across various industries in a short period.
JAN 2012 – FEB 2014
7 Creative
Art Director & Graphic Designer
Izmir, Turkey
7 Creative
Art Director & Graphic Designer
Izmir, Turkey
Brands I Managed:
KEY Hotel, MCM Mosaic, Gunaydin Group
KEY Hotel, MCM Mosaic, Gunaydin Group
I played an active role in the creative processes by providing customized campaign concepts, brand identities, and graphic design solutions for clients.
MAY 2008 – DEC 2011
Bilgi Creative Adworks
Jr. Art Director & Graphic Designer
Izmir, Turkey
Bilgi Creative Adworks
Jr. Art Director & Graphic Designer
Izmir, Turkey
I gained experience in graphic design and concept development processes. I contributed to creative processes by preparing visual content for brands across different industries.
Skills and Technical Proficiencies
Creative Experiences: Brand Identity Design, Packaging Design, Digital Campaign Design, Concept Development, Brand Management, Content Writing, Typography, Photography.
Technical Expertise: Packaging Design and Other Printing Techniques (Flexo, Rotogravure, Web Offset, Offset etc.), Color Management.
Software Knowledge: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Midjourney, Dall-E, ChatGPT
Education & Courses
Anadolu University
BA, Sociology
Open Education System
BA, Sociology
Open Education System
Ege University
Control & Automation Technology
Izmir, Turkey
Control & Automation Technology
Izmir, Turkey
Google
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
(online)
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
(online)
Laba, International Education Platform
Brand Management Training
(online)
Brand Management Training
(online)
Projects
gorulesi.com is a project where I take on content writing and management, visual design, and website development. It is an alternative platform with original content focused on gaining and sharing knowledge about topics such as design, technology, sustainability, lifestyle, nature, and world cultures.