TOLGA ZAĞLI
Visual Communication Designer with 5+ years of experience in the gaming, tech, and healthcare industries. I specialize in visual design, branding, and marketing design — from building complete brand identities to producing ad creatives, digital campaigns, and print materials.Throughout my career, I have contributed to startups and companies from the ground up, helping them build and strengthen their visual presence and effectively communicate with their audiences.
Experience
Founder
Shinpuru
08/2025 - Present
- TBA
- TBA
Freelance Visual Designer
ZGL Creative
09/2024 - Present
- Designed brand identities, social media visuals, and marketing creatives for clients across different industries.
- Produced digital and print assets, including logos, banners, brochures, and ad creatives.
- Collaborated directly with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored visual solutions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.
Brand and Marketing Designer
WanderCare
11/2023 - 08/2024
- Created the company’s full brand identity from the ground up, including logo, color scheme, and visual guidelines.
- Designed and produced ad creatives, images, and videos for Facebook and Instagram campaigns targeting international patients.
- Created marketing materials to support health tourism campaigns and attract patients to Turkey.
- Designed printed materials such as guidebooks, brochures, and forms to support international patients throughout their journey.
Visual and Creative Designer
Dumbbell Games
05/2021 - 04/2023
- Designed and produced engaging video and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Created ad creatives, assets, and in-game visuals tailored for different platforms.
- Adapted creative assets to platform-specific requirements and trends, keeping content fresh and relevant.
Web and Visual Designer
Fiber Çözüm Yazılım Teknolojileri
11/2020 - 05/2021
- Assisted in designing and enhancing website visuals to improve overall look and feel.
- Created banners, icons, and other digital assets tailored for web interfaces.
QA Tester
ImpressVR Studios
01/2019 - 04/2020
- Tested VR/AR applications, software, and games developed by the studio.
- Identified, documented, and reported bugs to improve product quality.
- Collaborated with developers and designers to ensure smooth functionality and user experience.
Student Ambassador
Riot Games Turkey
10/2015 - 02/2017
- Selected as a University Ambassador for Riot Games Turkey’s ‘Kampüsün Sihirdarları’ program.
- Represented Sabancı University by establishing an E-Sports Club, organizing tournaments, and engaging the student community.
- Collected and shared feedback with Riot Games to enhance the player experience.
Education
B.A, Visual Arts & Visual Communication Design
Sabancı University, Turkey
2014-2021
- Was studying Computer Science at first. Decided to follow a field more suited for me. Majored in Visual Arts & Visual Communication Design.
B.A, Film & Video
PennState University, USA
2013-2014
- Spent a year abroad studying film & video.
High School Diploma
Notre Dame de Sion French Private High School, Turkey
2008-2013