Creative professional with over 14 years of diverse experience in both Agency and Client settings, specialising in product design, branding, advertisement, motion graphics, social media, production, and events design. Proficient in delivering captivating visuals for both print and digital platforms. Skilled in conceptualising and executing innovative designs that elevate brands and drive engagement. Proven track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables within budget and on schedule. Passionate about pushing creative boundaries and leveraging emerging trends to deliver impactful design solutions.
Sinan Alpaslan
What I Do
- Art Direction
- Graphic Design
- UX/UI Design
- Motion Graphic
- Branding
- Digital and Social Media
- Production
- Web Development
Product Designer & Art Director
Things Happen Creative, London, England
August 2015 – Present
In a dual role as Product Designer and Art Director, I oversee creative design projects spanning Branding Design, Illustration, Digital Design, Social Media, Packaging Design, Advertising, and Motion Graphics. Collaborating with a diverse range of clients, including prominent brands such as Paul UK, Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Eyeko, TFC Supermarket, Blink Brow Bar, tbseen.com, Everbean Cafe, and Natura Pizzeria. Providing artistic direction and leadership, ensuring the alignment of visual concepts with client objectives and brand identities. Leading all aspects of creative execution for Paul UK, from digital and print promotional designs to branding implementations and photography. Managing the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism website, in addition to creating impactful print advertising banners. Contributing to digital advertising campaigns and packaging design for Eyeko, ensuring brand consistency and appeal across various channels. Developing and designing an e-commerce platform for online shopping at TFC Supermarket, alongside managing social media platforms to drive brand promotion. Providing digital advertising strategies and packaging design expertise for Blink Brow Bar’s makeup product line. Producing engaging promotional videos for tbseen.com to enhance the online shopping experience for users. Crafting comprehensive brand designs and UX/UI designs for Everbean Cafe and Natura Pizzeria’s digital platforms, emphasising visual appeal and functionality.
Art Direction
Rabarba, Istanbul, Turkey
December 2014 – March 2015
As Art Director, I orchestrated dynamic campaigns for prestigious clients including DemirDokum, Vaillant, Finansbank, and Anadolu Insurance. Crafting captivating TV ads, outdoor campaigns, social media content, and cohesive branding efforts. Shaping each brand’s narrative and visual identity for success in competitive markets.
Freelance Art Director
Istanbul, Turkey
August 2014 – November 2014
Leading creative endeavours for brands like Clipkit, UFO Infrared Heater, and Papia Motion Graphic. Crafting engaging visual narratives that captivate and inform audiences, ensuring lasting impact. Effectively communicating the essence and goals of the brands involved through innovative design and meticulous attention to detail.
Art Direction / Team Lead
Jolly Creative Workshop, Istanbul, Turkey
August 2013 – July 2014
Directing a dynamic team at Jolly Creative Workshop, spearheading innovative solutions for Jolly Tur, Turkey’s premier travel booking site. Ensuring all deliverables effectively communicated Jolly Tur’s unique offerings, consolidating its position as the largest travel booking platform in Turkey and enhancing its prominence in the tourism industry.
Freelancer
Istanbul, Turkey
September 2012 – July 2013
Crafting tailored visuals for esteemed brands such as Bilgi University Yurtici Kargo, MMA, Pfizer, Tivibu, Turkcell, Nokia, and Bilimilac. Utilising innovative strategies including Social Media Campaigns, Motion Graphics, and Editorial Design to reinforce brands’ positions as industry leaders.
Art Director
Nokta, Istanbul, Turkey
March 2012 – August 2012
Orchestrating Digital Design, Social Media Design, and Motion Graphics for Nokta, reinforcing its status as an industry leader in the Turkish video industry. Shaping its visual identity to leave an indelible mark in the digital realm.
Graphic Designer
Drafcb Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
February 2011 – January 2012
Contributing to branding design, advertising, and illustration for various clients, ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
Graphic Designer Internship
Dutchy Design, Amsterdam, Netherlands
July 2009 – September 2009
Participating in graphic design projects for various clients, gaining valuable experience in branding design, digital design, and advertising.
Oxford International English
Upper Intermediate, English Language
(2005 – 2006)
Product Designer & Art Director
Things Happen Creative, London, England
August 2015 – Present
In a dual role as Product Designer and Art Director, I oversee creative design projects spanning Branding Design, Illustration, Digital Design, Social Media, Packaging Design, Advertising, and Motion Graphics. Collaborating with a diverse range of clients, including prominent brands such as Paul UK, Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Eyeko, TFC Supermarket, Blink Brow Bar, tbseen.com, Everbean Cafe, and Natura Pizzeria. Providing artistic direction and leadership, ensuring the alignment of visual concepts with client objectives and brand identities. Leading all aspects of creative execution for Paul UK, from digital and print promotional designs to branding implementations and photography. Managing the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism website, in addition to creating impactful print advertising banners. Contributing to digital advertising campaigns and packaging design for Eyeko, ensuring brand consistency and appeal across various channels. Developing and designing an e-commerce platform for online shopping at TFC Supermarket, alongside managing social media platforms to drive brand promotion. Providing digital advertising strategies and packaging design expertise for Blink Brow Bar’s makeup product line. Producing engaging promotional videos for tbseen.com to enhance the online shopping experience for users. Crafting comprehensive brand designs and UX/UI designs for Everbean Cafe and Natura Pizzeria’s digital platforms, emphasising visual appeal and functionality.
Art Direction
Rabarba, Istanbul, Turkey
December 2014 – March 2015
As Art Director, I orchestrated dynamic campaigns for prestigious clients including DemirDokum, Vaillant, Finansbank, and Anadolu Insurance. Crafting captivating TV ads, outdoor campaigns, social media content, and cohesive branding efforts. Shaping each brand’s narrative and visual identity for success in competitive markets.
Freelance Art Director
Istanbul, Turkey
August 2014 – November 2014
Leading creative endeavours for brands like Clipkit, UFO Infrared Heater, and Papia Motion Graphic. Crafting engaging visual narratives that captivate and inform audiences, ensuring lasting impact. Effectively communicating the essence and goals of the brands involved through innovative design and meticulous attention to detail.
Art Direction / Team Lead
Jolly Creative Workshop, Istanbul, Turkey
August 2013 – July 2014
Directing a dynamic team at Jolly Creative Workshop, spearheading innovative solutions for Jolly Tur, Turkey’s premier travel booking site. Ensuring all deliverables effectively communicated Jolly Tur’s unique offerings, consolidating its position as the largest travel booking platform in Turkey and enhancing its prominence in the tourism industry.
Freelancer
Istanbul, Turkey
September 2012 – July 2013
Crafting tailored visuals for esteemed brands such as Bilgi University Yurtici Kargo, MMA, Pfizer, Tivibu, Turkcell, Nokia, and Bilimilac. Utilising innovative strategies including Social Media Campaigns, Motion Graphics, and Editorial Design to reinforce brands’ positions as industry leaders.
Art Director
Nokta, Istanbul, Turkey
March 2012 – August 2012
Orchestrating Digital Design, Social Media Design, and Motion Graphics for Nokta, reinforcing its status as an industry leader in the Turkish video industry. Shaping its visual identity to leave an indelible mark in the digital realm.
Graphic Designer
Drafcb Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
February 2011 – January 2012
Contributing to branding design, advertising, and illustration for various clients, ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
Graphic Designer Internship
Dutchy Design, Amsterdam, Netherlands
July 2009 – September 2009
Participating in graphic design projects for various clients, gaining valuable experience in branding design, digital design, and advertising.
Oxford International English
Upper Intermediate, English Language
(2005 – 2006)