An interdisciplinary creative director with over 15 years of experience in the creative industries, particularly in advertising and virtual reality.
Successfully built and led high-performing creative teams, developing content for various virtual reality experiences recognised at global awards such as the Tribeca Film Festival, Webby Awards and AIXR Awards.
Served as an advertising creative in both permanent and freelance roles at globally acclaimed agencies, including Media Arts Lab London (), Pentagram London, 72andSunny Amsterdam, TBWA Istanbul and JWT Istanbul.
Extensive experience in localisation, having worked on marketing localisation and content creation projects for high-profile brands such as Apple, Google, Lego and Canva for the Turkish market. Has extensive cultural and marketing knowledge of Turkey to assist global brands in developing impactful and tailored campaigns.
Outside of work, takes photos of people in the streets and plays with Al.
mail.bilge@gmail.com / +44 7444932544 / London, UK
experience
Mesmerise Group / Born Studios London
Executive Creative Director
Feb 2022 - Aug 2024
TBWA\Media Arts Lab London
Senior Copywriter for
Jul 2018 - Oct 2020
TBWA\Istanbul
Creative Group Head
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
TBWA\Istanbul
Senior Copywriter
Mar 2014 - Dec 2017
JWT-Istanbul
Senior Copywriter
Apr 2013 - Mar 2014
M.A.R.K.A.
Copywriter
Aug 2009 - Jan 2013
Freelance Work:
Canva
Senior Copywriter
Sep 2021 - Present
Senior Copywriter
Aug 2021 - Sep 2021
72andSunny Amsterdam
Senior Copywriter
Feb 2021 - Mar 2021 (Freelance)
Oct 2020 - Nov 2020 (Freelance)
press
Featured photographer: https://documagazine.com/docustreetmagazine/
honors & awards
2024
Tribeca Film Festival X Awards - Environmental Impact Award
Tribeca Film Festival X Awards - Official Selection (Games & Immersive)
Webby Awards - Honoree
2023
Telly Awards - Immersive, Interactive & Mixed / Silver Winner
AIXR Awards - VR Education and Training Solution of The Year
2022
AIXR VR Awards - VR Healthcare of The Year / Finalist
2020
Leadenhall Photography Competition / Abstract Winner
2019
Effie Awards / Silver
2018
Crystal Apple Awards / 1 Silver
Felis Awards / 7 Felis
Effie Awards / 2 Bronze
2017
Crystal Apple Awards / 3 Crystal, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze
Kırmızı Awards / 1 Grand Prix, 2 Kırmızı
Felis Awards / 4 Felis
2016
Crystal Apple Awards / 7 Crystal, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze
Kırmızı Awards / 1 Kırmızı
Felis Awards / 5 Felis
Effie Awards / Silver
2015
Epica Awards / 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Felis Awards / 1 Felis
2014
Effie Awards / Silver
2013
Kırmızı Awards / 1 Kırmızı
references
"Bilge worked as a key member of the London creative team and liaised directly with our clients, as well as the account, traffic and production teams internally to ensure that assets were delivered on time and to the standard required.
He was reliable, dedicated, capable of multi-tasking across many simultaneous projects and a collaborative member of our creative department."
Andrew McCann, HR Director, International, TBWA\Media Arts Lab London
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"Fast, reliable, easy to work with. I'd recommend Bilge any day."
Andrea Morelli / Senior Brand Manager, 72andSunny Amsterdam