creative director / copywriter 
Working as a creative director at Born Studios on exciting extended reality projects and leading a team of narrative and user experience designers. 
Over 13 years of experience in the advertising industry, with a proven track record of bringing disruptive concepts and content ideas to high profile brands.
Had the privilege of working with some of the most highly-awarded creative agencies in the world, including Media Arts Lab London, Pentagram London, 72andSunny Amsterdam, and TBWA Istanbul. 
Has a strong skill set in storytelling, concept development, and advertising localisation. 
Apart from work, constantly exploring photography, AI tools, and virtual reality. 
mail.bilge@gmail.com / +447444932544
experience
Born Studios
Head of Content
Jan 2022 - Present
Pentagram London
Senior Copywriter 
Aug 2021 - Sep 2021 (Freelance Project) 
Client: Akbank

72andSunny Amsterdam
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

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

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 ​​​​​​​

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