I specialize in 2D & 3D animation, design and motion systems, helping brands bring their stories to life through stylized animations and thoughtful, intentional solutions. I’ve worked on projects ranging from commercials and event visuals to creative strategy and branding.

My background in art direction and motion lets me design, direct and animate, contributing hands-on work at any stage of the production process. These days, however, I mostly direct – leading a team of animators, designers and copywriters, and building out creative direction and visual strategy across a range of styles, from playful illustrations and motion design to sleek renders.

Outside of work, I live with my wife, our daughter and cat. I’m into murder mystery novels, old-school European adventure comics, punk rock (I play bass), and enjoy hiking and swimming.

I also wrote, directed and animated an independent short film in 2016, which got awarded and screened at some major film festivals around the globe, including the Oscar-qualifying New Orleans Film Festival and Montreal Film Festival.

HEY AGAIN. I’M YAGMUR – OR JUST “YAG”. I’M A CREATIVE DIRECTOR BASED IN SUNNY LA.

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Creative Director

(2024 - present)

Indigo Slate

In my current role, I develop the visual strategy and lead the creative direction on brand films and campaigns for clients such as Microsoft and Amazon. Projects include brand and UX films, commercials and motion branding, where I am responsible for all aspects of the creative, and managing teams of designers, animators, copywriters and art directors to deliver high-level content. My day-to-day work also includes budgeting, resourcing and client pitches.

Creative Director

Warm & Fuzzy

(2021 - 2024)

As a hands-on creative lead at Warm & Fuzzy, I built out the creative direction on multi-level campaigns and projects from ideation to launch. Some clients include Nike, Google, Under Armour, TOMS and Zillow. I managed teams of designers, animators and VFX artists on multiple projects simultaneously, developed and presented concepts, style frames and visual strategy to clients and agencies.

Art Director

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(2018 - 2021)

As an art director at the marketing team, I led brand and product campaigns from concept to launch and oversaw the design team. I collaborated with internal and external teams to deliver cohesive creative across all platforms. My work also included concept development, style frames, and hands-on design and animation.