About me
Deniz Yılmaz
Bilkent architecture graduate working across architecture, yacht design and brand identity. I worked with the Revit team at Tabanlıoğlu Architects on large-scale international projects, and I lead the brand and exhibitions of Artopia, an Ankara gallery I helped launch. Based in Ankara, open to new roles.
Education
Bilkent University — Bachelor of Architecture
2020 — 2025 | Ankara, Türkiye
Language
- Turkish — Native
- English — Advanced (IELTS 6.5)
Experience
Dec 2024 — Present
Creative Lead, Artopia Art Gallery, Ankara
Built the gallery’s brand from launch and own all brand decisions. Led 10+ exhibitions end to end: artist selection, exhibition layouts, catalogs and posters. Grew the gallery’s Instagram from zero to 4,000 followers.
Dec 2024 — Present
Brand Designer, Cinnah 64 Auction House, Ankara
Designed the brand, website banners, social content and catalogs for 8 online auctions.
Jun 2024 — Jul 2024
Architectural Intern, Tabanlıoğlu Architects, İstanbul
Worked with the Revit team on the Oman Cultural Complex and Al Sa’ad Plaza Towers (with Foster + Partners). Took part in multiple rounds of plan development and revisions, and supported visualization and presentation preparation.
Jul 2023
Site Intern, Akfen Holding, İstanbul
Documented construction processes on the Söğütlüçeşme Terminal Kadıköy project: material applications, construction systems and on-site detailing.
Software
Design & Modeling
- Rhinoceros 3D
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Maxsurf (basic)
Visualization & Rendering
- V-Ray
- Lumion
- Twinmotion
Branding & Visual Communication
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe After Effects
Skills
Courses & Certificates
- Bool Design Studio — Yacht Design and Modelling with Rhino
- IDP IELTS Ankara (6.5)
- Soli Jugend International Youth Camp — Germany, 2018
- Estonia Volunteer Youth Camp, 2017
- English Summer Education, Bath Spa University — England, 2012
Contact
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