Mert kizilelma
A Collection of My Professional Campaigns
Video Editing, Sound Design & Animation
Animated Advertisement Campaigns
Conveying the message through animation
Casefilms
Conveying a message in the most original form of editing
Jingle Animation
A Jingle-Animation that captures the attention of the visitors at the AMIN event in Berlin
Decade Milestone Logo Animation
SoftwareCampus
Award-Winning Narrative, Art Direction & IxD Project
The Last Crow
Videography, Photography & Art Direction
Stimmen aus dem Mauerpark
So denken Berliner über Stadtsauberkeit
BTS: AMIN event
A world-wide event for agencies hosted by Glow Communication
BTS: Berlin Partner
Exploring Berlin with an amazing Film Crew
Social Media Campaign: VINTAGE SUMMER
Empower Her Wealth: A Youthful Spin on Trade Republic
IxD & Game Design
Crafting Elegance in UX/UI Design
EL Merto Skateboards: A tailored online shopping experience
Award-Winning Narrative, Art Direction & IxD Project
The Last Crow
Unpaid but personal
A Collection of a more personal creative journey
Navigating the Maze
A Visual Discourse on Racial Profiling
Vintage 58mm
Streetphotography with oldschool equipment
Shortfilm Animation
About Planet Earth
Portrait Photography
Capturing the essence
Sportsphotography
Action Packed Visual Journey
DoP
Cinematic Shots
Get in touch: mertslogos@gmail.com
Journalistische Beiträge
Einblicke in multimediale Berichterstattung und investigativen Journalismus
Mehr als ein Spiel: 'The Last Crow' und die Kunst des intuitiven Lernens
Selbstberichterstattung
Instagram Page - CookieKoala
Community Journalismus
Community Discord - CookieKoala
Community Journalismus
Stimmen aus dem Mauerpark: So denken Berliner über Stadtsauberkeit
Straßenjournalismus
About me
Greetings,
I am Mert Kizilelma, a Berlin-based Junior Art Director proficient in German, English, and Turkish. Over half a decade, my engagement spans from graphic design and digital media to game development.
I started my academic pursuit at Yasar University in Izmir, nurturing my intrinsic design passion. This passion was refined at Berlin International University, focusing on Graphic Design & Visual Communication. Glow Communication marked the onset of my professional stint, allowing me to serve distinguished clients such as Berlin Partner, Berliner Senat, and the Police of Berlin.
My foray into game development saw me leading the CookieKoala team for „Zom Wick“, a PC action tower defense game. Now, I’m at the helm of „Placebo Effect“ with Last Crow Games, driving a diverse team to realize an engaging 2D platformer narrative.
Skilled in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Unity, I deftly craft my creative visions. To me, design is a potent communication tool, and I embed this principle deeply in my projects.
As a Junior Art Director, I’m eager to lend my creative finesse, unwavering commitment, and leadership to projects, welcoming novel challenges, and charting growth in the design sphere.
Kurz Über Mich
Hallo,
Mein Name ist Mert Kizilelma. Als Content Creator und Visual Communicator mit Sitz in Berlin bringe ich meine Erfahrungen aus den Bereichen Grafikdesign, digitale Medien und journalistisches Schreiben zusammen.
Meine Ausbildung in Grafikdesign und visueller Kommunikation an der Yasar Universität in Izmir und der Berlin International University legte den Grundstein. Bei Glow Communication habe ich für renommierte Klienten wie Berlin Partner, Berliner Senat und die Polizei von Berlin gearbeitet.
Nun, mit einer erweiterten Perspektive, verknüpfe ich visuelle Kreativität mit der Kunst des Erzählens. Meine Rolle in der Spieleentwicklung hat mein Verständnis für Narrative und visuelle Kommunikation vertieft. Ich bin bewandert im Umgang mit Adobe Creative Suite, Figma und Unity und widme mich der Verbindung von bildlicher und erzählerischer Ausdruckskraft.
Ich betrachte jede Geschichte als einzigartiges Kunstwerk, geformt, um zu informieren und zu inspirieren. Mit dem Übergang in den Journalismus und redaktionelle Rollen bringe ich visuelle Ästhetik und authentisches Erzählen zusammen.
Design skills
Passionate about typography and game design, with an ability to deliver powerful messages through visual storytelling and innovative design solutions. Experienced in film and animation design, game development, and project direction.
Software Proficiency
Comprehensive expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe XD), Figma, AI Tools (Midjourney, Chat GPT, Adobe Firefly, Photoshop AI-Systems), Procreate, Callipeg and Unity for game/3D/cinematic development and design.
Leadership Skills
Proven ability to lead and brief teams, with experience in project management and workshop coordination. Strong organizational and storyboarding skills, coupled with effective planning and communication capabilities.
Language Proficiency
Fluent in German, English, and Turkish, with excellent communicative abilities and clarity in communication.
Experience
Film- und Animationsdesigner at Glow Communication (September 2021 - October 2022)
- Part of the motion design department, mastering skills in film editing, animation, planning, and research.
- Involved in photography, film shoots, logo and claims animation, and case film design.
- Notable accomplishment: Created a logo animation for Softwarecampus‘ 10th anniversary that was recognized company-wide.
Art director, Lead Game Designer & Co-Director at CookieKoala (April 2023 - Present)
- Led a four-person team in developing an action-packed Tower-Defense game, „Zom Wick“, which gained 328 page views on itch.io in its demo version.
- As the elected team captain, demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills.
Project Director at Last Crow Games (January 2023 - Present)
- Currently leading a team of talented artists, designers, and engineers in developing a 2D story-driven platformer, „Placebo Effect“.
- Working on iterations and designs to provide an interactive, story-driven experience with a hidden plot to our audience.
Video Editor | Graphic Designer | Social Media Manager at Canan's Rezepte (Freelance)
(March 2023 - Present)
- Held a multi-faceted role working with YouTube influencer, Canan’s Rezepte, demonstrating comprehensive understanding of online content creation and keen eye for detail.
- Video Editing: Transformed raw video footage into engaging, high-quality content that aligns with the Canan’s Rezepte brand. Enhanced viewer retention through seamless storytelling and effective editing techniques.
- Graphic Design: Created enticing thumbnails and visual elements to improve brand recognition and viewer engagement on YouTube and social media platforms. Ensured consistent integration of Canan’s Rezepte brand identity across all design work.
- Social Media Management: Oversaw the growth and engagement of Canan’s Rezepte’s social media presence by strategically curating content and schedules to maximize reach and engagement.
Education
Berlin International University, Germany
- BA in Visual Communication & Graphic Design (October 2019 – October 2022)
- Graduated with a GPA of 1.5 (German grading system)
- Final project awarded as the best in the entire department of Graphic Design and Visual Communication.
Yasar University, Izmir, Turkey
- Study Abroad Program in Visual Communication Design (October 2018 – October 2019)
References
Letter of Recommendation (translation)
Mert Kizilelma worked at our agency from 01.09.21 – 01.10.22, initially as a compulsory intern, later as a working student. During this time, he worked for our clients Berlin Partner and the Berlin Senate, the Berlin Police, GESOBAU, Diakonie, Formesse, the Japanese toothpaste Sangi, and Wax in the City among others.
Glow is an owner-managed and multiple award-winning web, advertising, and design agency in Berlin Mitte, designing and implementing strategies and advertising for all media channels for selected customers from the NGO, associations, finance, fashion, and lifestyle sectors.
Mert worked in our motion picture department on film editing and animation, planning, and research, gaining experience in broadcasting live events. He took photos and shot films. He animated a claim and a logo for Softwarecampus, an initiative of the Ministry of Education and Research, designed case films, and participated in pitches where he gained a lot of experience from idea generation to preparation of presentation materials. He also assisted in the creative team with editorial design and image editing.
Initially, Mert worked directly for a supervisor. Later he worked more and more independently. Mert is characterized by very great talent and very hard work. He has a quick comprehension and learns quickly. He accepts criticism and immediately implements the points discussed.
He has proven to us that he approaches film and cut, design, and typography with passion. He worked extremely conscientiously and always completed his assigned tasks to our fullest satisfaction.
Among his colleagues, Mert was extremely popular because of his positive nature and helpfulness. He works excellently in a team. We wish Mert all the best for the future and would be delighted if our paths crossed again.
Johannes Krempl, Managing Director Berlin, December 17, 2022
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