Halil Aktansoy

About

I consider myself a passionate and versatile designer with approximately over 10 years of professional experience in various fields including but not limited to graphic design, video editing, motion graphics, editorial & print media as well as, visual design skills (UX, UI interface,Typography, Layout and Responsive Web design) as well as a keen interest and modest experience in animation, film production & 3D modelling

Experience

Cyprus Premier Holidays Ltd.

Feb 2017 – Present

Nicosia, Cyprus

Senior Multidisciplinary Designer

I currently work as the lead designer assisting other designers and marketing team members carry out the vision and objectives for the leading Tour Operator emphasizing on Northern Cyprus & Malta. My responsibilities include preparing and building email campaigns, social media and blog posts for all platforms, infographics, brochures, leaflets, creative slogans, copy-writing and video editing & production. I was responsible with the creative direction of the brands Cyprus Paradise, Cyprus Premier & Malta Paradise and visitnorthcyprus.com

Innovia Digital

May 2016 – Dec 2018

Nicosia, Cyprus

Senior Graphic Designer

I worked as a full-time senior graphic designer in a professional team for a creative agency representing multiple reputable brands (10+) in which my responsibilities included but were not limited to preparing creative print and digital media, specializing in English copy writing and assisting the marketing team.

Pegasus Airlines / Passatempo Magazine / Isvic Media

Mar 2011 – Aug 2013

Nicosia, Cyprus

Art Director/Editorial Designer

I Worked as a full-time Lead Editorial designer with the title of Art Director for a 128-page monthly bilingual complimentary magazine distributed on Pegasus Airlines flights to Cyprus. The publication covered Cypriot culture, lifestyle, entertainment. fashion, sport, nature, business and more. My responsibilities included but were not limited to editorial & layout design, photo-retouching and manipulation, content management, producing the majority creative advertising and design for companies/sponsors that wished to advertise through the publication as well as creative consultation with the clients.

Education

University of Nicosia

Jan 2007 – Jan 2011

BA in Graphic and Digital Design , Bachelor of Arts

Skills

Languages