Elcin Tozge

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Birth Place / Date: Istanbul, 1982
Nationality: British and Turkish
Languages: English: Native
Turkish: Native
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate

Skills:
Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD – Expert
Invision - Expert
Keynote - Expert
Sketch - Expert
Microsoft Office – Expert

Interests:
Video, installation, painting, illustration, photography, print
making, ceramics,
sculpture, walking & running, dancing, tennis, swimming, volleyball,
visiting and following art exhibitions / gallery openings, following global agencies, campaigns, creative directors work’s and developments within the sector. Taking part in social responsibility projects.

Career Goals: When I began my education in this sector I dreamed of becoming a well-known person, and to take an active role in projects that receive recognition nationally and globally.

EDUCATION:

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL,
Cobham, Surrey, 1991 - 2000
International Baccalaureate of Art.
Finishing project was based on modernizing Anatolian Seljuk patterns. Grade: 6/7

PRATT INSTITUTE,
New York, 2000 – 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Arts Department, Major: Graphic Design
Area of expertise: Typography, graphic design, design, illustration and photography – GPA ¾

UAL, CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN,
London, 2012
Postgraduate Diploma, Fine Art
Finishing Project: Language and the Loss of Identity in Today’s World.
Medium: Video and installation. GPA: 3/5

PERSONAL WORKS:

My video, installation and paintings have been featured in various galleries. I have also taken part in social
responsibility projects, supporting them with logo designs. You can find below a list of these mentioned works:
• 07/2012 Interim Show – Chelsea College of Art and Design, London UK
• 04/2012 Salon Series – Round Chapel, London UK
• 04/2012 Interim Show – Chelsea College of Art and Design, London UK
• 03/2012 POP-UP Show – Chelsea College of Art and Design, London UK
• 01/2012 Oh oh oh My Space – Chelsea College of Art and Design, London UK
• 1 1/2011 Değiş Tokuş Sergisi - Sofa Hotel, Istanbul TURKEY
• 05/2011 Bazaart, Istanbul TURKEY - Logo design (social responsibility project)
• 12/2008 Kadikoy Municipality 2. Childrens Book Fair - Logo design (social responsibility project)


EXPERIENCE:

E.T. Design Studio 2019 - Present
Founder, Integrated Designer
We create special and private designs for our clients. We specialize in branding, web design, presentation
design, social media images, BTL materials, and package design.

FCBARTGROUP 2019 - 2021
Senior Art Director
Our Creative Team consists of 4 Art Directors and 2 Copywriters, we are responsible for ATL and BTL works
of; Erciyes Holding: Bellona, Etra Holding: Decovita, Depopro, Makro İnşaat, Park Mavera, Akzirve: Strada,
NIVEA, Demirören Media: Milliyet, Hürriyet, Intersport, and Dünyagöz Hospital.

GEOMETRY GLOBAL: 2016 – 2019
I work as a senior art director along with 7 other Art Directors and a Creative Director. I report to the Creative
Director and General Manager. Our clients are divided within our team. Creatives who have seniority and
who are more skilled are given important clients with bigger budgets. Based on my skills and talent, I have
one of the more crucial clients, Doğuş Group, within my portfolio. I also take part in new business projects.
When needed, I support other art directors in terms of both idea and design.
As part of my responsibilities to my clients that are within my portfolio include; creating corporate identities,
creating online and offline campaigns and BTL works, developing projects in line with the clients brief
and budget, preparing and presenting these projects to the client. Preparing all visual designs, controls and
follow-up during the implementation of the approved projects.
PROXIMITY ISTANBUL: 2012 – 2016
As a Senior Art Director, I led a team of 3 art directors and reported to the group head and Creative Director.
• To actively take part in brainstorming, creating & improving and execution of ideas
• To actively take part in executing ideas offline, online and in social media (integrated) – to lead the
art direction of projects
• To create the visual identity of our clients social media accounts
• Visual design, UI, Web and Mobile application, wireframe, banner – design, control and execution
• Logo design
• Illustration and stencil drawings - control and execution
• Storyboard design
• Print ad, billboard, brochure, invitation and package design
• To control the design and execution of the works which the art team executes
• Translation of texts (presentation, ad, brochures…) from Turkish to English and from English to Turkish

MADE BY CAT & EUROMSG: 2009 – 2011
As an Art Director, I was in a team with a copywriter and developers where we produced projects and
reported to the Creative Director and General Manager.
• Web design, UI design, logo and illustration
• Designing newsletter and email templates
KOLEKSİYON MOBİLYA: 2008 – 2009
As an Art Director, I was responsible for:
• Print ad, invitation, brochure and catalogue design
• To create the concept of the photography for catalogues and to direct the shoot
• Design of exhibition space & stand, showroom and window
PUBLİZON KREATİF PLATFORM: 2007 – 2008
Jr. Art Director
TBWA/Network: 2005 – 2007
Jr. Art Director
AWARDS:
• 27. Crystal Apple Festival, 2015 - Integrated Campaign - Silver
“Ben Büyüyünce / When I Grow Up” - Starbucks Turkey & Tohum Autism Foundation
• 27. Crystal Apple Festival, 2015 - Best Creative Social Responsibility - Silver
“Ben Büyüyünce / When I Grow Up” - Starbucks Turkey & Tohum Autism Foundation
• Felis Awards, 2015 - PR, Certificate of Achievement
“Ben Büyüyünce / When I Grow Up” - Starbucks Turkey & Tohum Autism Foundation