Ali Azem Tas
Art Director
- Istanbul, Turkiye
- aliazem.com
- aliazemtas@gmail.com
- Istanbul, Turkiye
- aliazem.com
- aliazemtas@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Multidisiplinary Art Director with 6+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual narratives for global brands across 10+ diverse industries, including Technology, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Retail, and Construction. Expert in scaling high-volume creative production (100+ assets/cycle) and driving digital engagement through motion-first strategies (~40% of total output). Proven ability to translate complex strategic briefs into scalable visual systems for sectors ranging from Cosmetics and Textiles to Automotive, Electrical, and Hospitality
EXPERIENCE
Boden360 | Art Director
04/2024 – Present
04/2024 – Present
Boden360 | Art Director
04/2024 – Present
Lead creative direction for 4 global accounts, ensuring 100% visual consistency and brand excellence across all touchpoints.
Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary design team to deliver 50+ high-quality campaign assets per cycle, optimizing production speed for social and paid channels.
Direct motion-led storytelling and visual strategies using After Effects and Premiere Pro, driving a 40% increase in digital engagement.
Architect scalable visual systems that streamline multi-channel campaign execution across diverse global digital markets.
Key Brands
Kaspersky | Therabody | Lifefitness | Menarini
02/2022 – 04/2024
Boden360 | Graphic Designer
02/2022 – 04/2024
Boden360 | Graphic Designer
02/2022 – 04/2024
Scaled social-first brand communications by producing high-volume motion and video assets for international digital campaigns.
Optimized agency workflows by delivering precise, high-speed visual assets that met rigorous global client requirements.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate strategic briefs into impactful visual content aligned with established brand systems.
Rebel Advertising Agency | Creative Graphic Designer
05/2021 – 02/2022
05/2021 – 02/2022
Rebel Advertising Agency | Creative Graphic Designer
05/2021 – 02/2022
Executed integrated campaign visuals for international brands, aligning visual language across diverse global digital platforms.
Accelerated delivery cycles by managing concept-to-delivery stages for multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Key Brands
Spax
Koperatiff | Graphic Designer & Social Media Specialist
08/2019 – 05/2021
08/2019 – 05/2021
Koperatiff | Graphic Designer & Social Media Specialist
08/2019 – 05/2021
Guided visual identities for major accounts, maintaining 100% brand consistency across ongoing digital communications.
Developed 50+ social media visuals monthly, collaborating closely with strategy teams to ensure high conversion creative outputs.
Key Brands
Coca-Cola | Abdi Ibrahim | JCI Turkiye | Ramada Istanbul Asia
Unilever Food Solutions | Post-Production Lead (Freelance)
03/2025 – 05/2025
03/2025 – 05/2025
Unilever Food Solutions | Post-Production Lead (Freelance)
03/2025 – 05/2025
Lead post-production for the “Future Menus 2025” global campaign, transforming an urgent 48-hour deadline into a 3-month strategic collaboration.
Direct full creative execution, including kinetic editing, color grading, sound design, and motion graphics for a manifesto film and 5 recipe films.
Optimize production workflows by centralizing all assets in Adobe After Effects, ensuring 100% consistency and speed under tight deadlines.
Redefine visual identity for the global brand using rhythmic editing and 90s-inspired aesthetics to capture
authentic professional kitchen energy.
Project
Future Menus 2025 (Geleceğin Menüleri 2025)
EDUCATION
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University | Bachelor of Arts, History
09/2011 – 02/2017
09/2011 – 02/2017
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University | Bachelor of Arts, History
09/2011 – 02/2017
Academic background supporting strong narrative thinking, deep research skills, and structured concept development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Graphic Design Specialization | California Institute of the Arts
People Management Essentials | Google
Social Media Marketing | Meta (In Progress)
Graphic Design Specialization | California Institute of the Arts
People Management Essentials | Google
Social Media Marketing | Meta (In Progress)
SKILLS
Storytelling & Visualization
I excel in crafting compelling visual narratives and translating complex historical or strategic concepts into engaging brand stories that resonate with audiences.
Creative Management & Leadership
Proven experience in providing strategic direction, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing large-scale creative projects from initial concept to final execution.
Visual Systems & Branding
Expertise in developing scalable design systems and maintaining visual consistency across global markets and diverse industries (Tech, Healthcare, Retail)