An accomplished Animation Director with a proven track record in leading creative teams to produce high-quality animated content across various platforms. Expertise includes guiding animators, developing artistic vision, project planning, and integrating visual effects to enhance storytelling. Skilled in animation choreography, ensuring fluid and compelling character movements that bring stories to life. Proficient in creating engaging user interface animations, balancing functionality and aesthetics to elevate user experiences. Strong ability in visualization, combined with technical proficiency in industry-standard animation software, enables the delivery of captivating narratives that resonate with audiences.                                                                     
EXPERIENCE
Animation Director,  San Francisco, CA, Sep 2017 - Current

Senior Animator,  San Francisco, CA, Sep 2015 - 2017

Senior Animator, San Francisco, CA, Nov 2013 – May 2015

GREE              
Contractor Animator, San Francisco, CA, May 2013 – Nov 2013

BUCK              
Freelance Animator, Los Angeles, CA, Jan 2013 – Feb 2013

Lead Animator, San Francisco, CA, Jan 2011 – Dec 2012

Lead Animator, San Francisco, CA, Aug 2007 – Dec 2010

Lead Animator, Mountain View, CA, Jun 2006 - Jun 2007

Senior / Lead Animator, Albany NY, July 2002 - Jun 2007

Professor, Eskisehir, Turkey, Sep 1995 - Sep 1999

Merpro
CleanUp artist/ Inbetweener/Animator, Istanbul,Turkey, Jun 1994 - Jun 1996

SKILLS
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Alchemy, ArtRage, Autodesk 3Ds Max, Autodesk Maya, Cinematography, Editing, Havok, Photoshop, Pre-production, ProTools, Unity 3D, Unreal Engine 

EDUCATION
M.F.A  3D Animation

M.F.A Art Criticism and Cinematography

B.F.A Classical Animation

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