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Selin Hakyemez

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary

Innovative Senior Creative Designer with experience spanning across various creative mediums. Strengths include strong conceptual abilities, design thinking, and leading design teams to create visually compelling solutions that meet strategic business objectives. Contribute significantly in previous roles by leveraging creative skills to drive brand identity and increase customer engagement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Textile Designer

Aydin Holding
İstanbul, Turkey
01.2016 - Current
  • Created original artwork and illustrations to be used in fabric design.
  • Utilized software programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and CAD to create digital designs.
  • Researched emerging trends in fashion, textiles, and colors in order to inform designs.
  • Developed new techniques for creating unique textures and finishes on fabrics.
  • Assisted in developing marketing plans for upcoming seasons' collections based on customer preferences.
  • Attended trade shows and conferences related to the industry in order to stay up-to-date on latest developments.
  • Executed original print and pattern designs for clients from conceptualization to finished product.
  • Revitalized customer interest in existing product line by creating targeted, on-trend motifs.

Senior Creative Graphic Designer

Koton
Turkey, Istanbul
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create visually appealing designs.
  • Researched current trends in graphic design to ensure that designs were up-to-date and relevant.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Provided support to internal teams in developing creative concepts for campaigns.
  • Ensured accuracy of files prior to printing or publishing online by proofreading content and reviewing layout of documents.
  • Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
  • Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
  • Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create cohesive designs for brand identity and promotional materials.
  • Maintained a digital asset library, organizing graphics, photos, and artwork for easy access.

Textile Designer

La-Teks
istanbul, Turkey
03.2013 - 01.2016
  • Developed textile patterns and color palettes for apparel collections.
  • Created original artwork and illustrations to be used in fabric design.
  • Utilized software programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and CAD to create digital designs.
  • Researched emerging trends in fashion, textiles, and colors in order to inform designs.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to determine changes that needed to be made to existing designs.
  • Worked closely with production teams to ensure quality of the finished product.
  • Planned production timelines for various projects based on deadlines given by clients or management.
  • Developed new techniques for creating unique textures and finishes on fabrics.

Creative Graphics Designer

Miss Poem
İstanbul, Turkey
10.2012 - 01.2013
  • Created illustrations, logos and other designs using software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Researched current trends in graphic design to ensure that designs were up-to-date and relevant.
  • Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
  • Drew and printed draft charts, illustrations and other artwork using specialized computer software and plotters.
  • Determined size and layout of copy material and selected styles and size of fonts.

Textile Designer

Ucler Textile
01.2012 - 10.2012
  • Developed textile patterns and color palettes for apparel collections.
  • Created original artwork and illustrations to be used in fabric design.
  • Utilized software programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and CAD to create digital designs.
  • Researched emerging trends in fashion, textiles, and colors in order to inform designs.
  • Worked closely with production teams to ensure quality of the finished product.
  • Planned production timelines for various projects based on deadlines given by clients or management.
  • Developed new techniques for creating unique textures and finishes on fabrics.

Junior Fashion Designer

Ay-Tim Textile
İstanbul, Turkey
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Analyzed fashion trends and incorporated them into designs.
  • Created fabric swatches, color palettes, and trim details.
  • Presented designs to senior designers and clients.
  • Assisted in selecting fabrics, trims, colors, silhouettes.
  • Managed production timelines to ensure timely delivery of samples.

Education

Study Program -

Marmara University
06.2011

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Digital painting
  • Print design
  • Presentation Design
  • Design thinking
  • Sketching abilities
  • Color theory
  • Layout Design
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Image manipulation
  • New market research
  • Eat Design Scope Victor
  • Ned Graphics
  • Mayer Software
  • Corel Draw
  • Freehand
  • Word
  • Excel

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Frankfurt Heimtextile 2012
  • Domotex Hanover 2012
  • Frankfurt Heimtextile 2016
  • Frankfurt Heimtextile 2017
  • Frankfurt Heimtextile 2018
  • Frankfurt Heimtextile 2019

Languages

English Professional Working Proficiency, Turkish -Native Full Professional Proficiency, German Elementary Proficiency

Languages

English
Limited

Certification

İMA - Trend Analysis and Forecasting Course

İMA - Designing Mathematics

Istanbul Business Institute - German Training (A1)

Timeline

Senior Creative Graphic Designer

Koton
07.2022 - 03.2024

Home Textile Designer

Aydin Holding
01.2016 - Current

Textile Designer

La-Teks
03.2013 - 01.2016

Creative Graphics Designer

Miss Poem
10.2012 - 01.2013

Textile Designer

Ucler Textile
01.2012 - 10.2012

Junior Fashion Designer

Ay-Tim Textile
09.2011 - 01.2012

Study Program -

Marmara University

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