Multidisciplinary Creative Director with expertise in advertising, brand storytelling and interactive content.
Has held both permanent and freelance roles at top agencies such as Media Arts Lab London, TBWA, Pentagram, 72andSunny and JWT, working on global campaigns for some of the world’s most influential brands. Spent over five years with at Media Arts Lab and TBWA, gaining deep expertise in meticulous production processes and delivering high-level executions across multiple platforms.
Most recently served as Creative Director at Born Studios in Mesmerise Group, leading immersive storytelling projects that blended technology with brand narratives in VR, AR, and interactive media —including a project that won an award at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Outside of work, takes photos of people in the streets and plays with Al.
Has held both permanent and freelance roles at top agencies such as Media Arts Lab London, TBWA, Pentagram, 72andSunny and JWT, working on global campaigns for some of the world’s most influential brands. Spent over five years with at Media Arts Lab and TBWA, gaining deep expertise in meticulous production processes and delivering high-level executions across multiple platforms.
Most recently served as Creative Director at Born Studios in Mesmerise Group, leading immersive storytelling projects that blended technology with brand narratives in VR, AR, and interactive media —including a project that won an award at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Outside of work, takes photos of people in the streets and plays with Al.
mail.bilge@gmail.com / +447444932544
experience
Mesmerise Group / Born Studios London
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
Oct 2020 - Nov 2020
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------
"Fast, reliable, easy to work with. I'd recommend Bilge any day."
Andrea Morelli / Senior Brand Manager, 72andSunny Amsterdam