creative director / copywriter
As a part of the executive team at Born, contributing to the company's progressive growth journey. Leading the development of cutting-edge extended reality projects and immersive training products, overseeing a talented content team of narrative and user experience designers.
With over 13 years in the advertising industry, a standout track record emerges of bringing disruptive concepts and content ideas to life for high-profile brands. This experience features distinguished creative roles at internationally acclaimed creative agencies, such as Media Arts Lab London, Pentagram London, 72andSunny Amsterdam, and TBWA Istanbul. Expertise spans storytelling, content development, creative team management, and marketing communications, consistently delivering exceptional results.
Outside of professional life, deeply involved in exploring photography and AI tools.
mail.bilge@gmail.com / +447444932544
experience
Born
Head of Content
Jan 2022 - Present
Pentagram London
Senior Copywriter
Aug 2021 - Sep 2021 (Freelance Project)
Client: Akbank
Senior Copywriter
Feb 2021 - Mar 2021 (Freelance Project)
Oct 2020 - Nov 2020 (Freelance Project)
Client: Google
TBWA\Media Arts Lab London
Senior Copywriter
Jul 2018 - Oct 2020
Client: Apple
TBWA\Istanbul
Creative Group Head
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
Clients: Akbank, Istanbul Culture and Arts Foundation
TBWA\Istanbul
Senior Copywriter for Apple
Mar 2014 - Dec 2017
Clients: Apple , Akbank, Istanbul Culture and Arts Foundation, Avea, Türk Telekom, TTNET, Anadolu Sigorta, Yemeksepeti, Artema, Tohum Otizm Vakfı
JWT-Istanbul
Senior Copywriter
Apr 2013 - Mar 2014
Clients: Turkish Economy Bank, Ülker, Turkcell
M.A.R.K.A.
Copywriter
Aug 2009 - Jan 2013
Clients: Hyundai, Yapı Kredi Bank, Türk Telekom, WorldCard, Adios, Çaykur, Derimod, Desa, Atlasjet, Sinpas, Regal, Alpet, Pakpen, Pakplast, Panda, Teknosa, Vatan Bilgisayar, 118 18, 118 33, Rings Istanbul, Bioxcin, Bioblas, Crystal, Radyo D.
press
Featured photographer: https://documagazine.com/docustreetmagazine/
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
honors & awards
2023
Telly Awards - Immersive, Interactive & Mixed / Silver Winner
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