About Me

I'm Murat Demir 👋

Experienced 15+ years graphic design, photography and videography professional with a strong academic background in Brand Design & Brand Identity, Advertising Design, Digital and Print Design, Typography and Brand Management Communication. Completed Master’s degree in 2019, with a thesis focusing on semiotic and technical analysis of advertising photography and design. Currently pursuing a Cinema Art Proficiency program at Maltepe University, investigating fundamental concepts of identity, selfhood, and digital identity in cinema.

Top Skılls 💎

  • Visual Communication Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Branding
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Graphic Design
  • Photography
  • Film Making

Languages 🌐

Turkish

Native or bilingual proficiency

English

Professional working proficiency

French

Elementary proficiency

Experiences 🏛️

09/2018 - Present

Instructor at Kent University

• I have courses in concept development and visualization, advertising photography, and advertising design.
• Increased student engagement and retention through effective instruction in advertising photography, resulting in a 90% positive feedback rate.
• Improved student exam scores by 20% through implementing interactive teaching methods and providing personalized feedback.
09/2018 - Present
June 2016 - Still · 7 year 5 month

Instructor at Bahcesehir University

• In the department of visual communication design, I give lectures based on both the sector's needs and theoretical knowledge.
• I teach courses based on the use of Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere Pro for design.
• I give lectures on the Principles of Color and its effects in design and in many areas of life.
• From the beginning to the end, I work on creating, managing and completing a design project.
• I do corporate identity and visual identity studies.
June 2016 - Still · 7 year 5 month
Jan 2008 - Still · 15 year 10 month

Professional Photographer

• Product Photography
• Still Life Photography
• Fashion Photography
• Portrait Photography
Jan 2008 - Still · 15 year 10 month
2022 - Still · 1 year 10 month

Creative Director at Genios Pictures

• I carry out the preparation stages of advertisement, film and music video projects.
• I coordinate domestic and international projects.
• I offer visual and semantic improvements to projects.
• I offer expert opinions in editing videos.
2022 - Still · 1 year 10 month
Jun 2018 - Aug 2023 · 5 year 3 month

Founder of Magra Collective

• Corporate Identity Design
• Visual Identity Design
• Concept Development
• Brand Identity and Strategy Creation
• Packaging design

In these processes, I determine the needs of the customer and create the process in which the team can work in this direction.
Jun 2018 - Aug 2023 · 5 year 3 month
03/2012 - 03/2017

Happiness Team (Mutluluk Ekibi)

I served as part of the Happiness Team from 2012 to 2017. During this period, I conducted editorial photo shoots and worked on the planning of wedding and corporate event organizations.
I approached my work with meticulous planning and execution, making customer satisfaction a top priority.
03/2012 - 03/2017

Education 👨‍🎓

Maltepe University
Doctor of Arts, Cinema
Skills: Film Production · Project Management · Adobe Creative Suite · Storytelling · Branding · Creative Concept Design · Art Direction · Design
Bahcesehir University
Master's degree, Advertising and Brand Communication Management
Skills: Adobe Lightroom · Ad Design · Advertising · Adobe Photoshop · Film Production · Video Post-Production · Project Management · Adobe Creative Suite · Social Media · Storytelling · Photography · Product Design · Corporate Identity · Content Creation · Visual Design · Visual Communication · Digital Photography · InDesign · Concept Development · Packaging Design · Content Design · Video Editing · Branding · Graphic Design · Commercial Photography · Creative Strategy · Professional Mentoring · Creative Concept Design · Color Theory · Corporate Design · Adobe Illustrator · Teamwork · Brand Design · Print Design · Adobe Premiere Pro · Art Direction · Strategic Thinking · After Effects · Brand Communication
Bahcesehir University
Bachelor's degree, Photography and Video
Skills: Adobe Lightroom · Film Production · Project Management · Adobe Creative Suite · Storytelling · Photography · Branding · Professional Mentoring · Color Theory · Art Direction · After Effects · Design

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