ABOUT

Hi. I’m Ali. I’m a Creative Director/Art with a background in design, technology, and filmmaking. I’m a Green Card holder and based in NY.

I’ve had a passion for art since I was a kid. My goal was to become an artist, but that didn't work out when I failed to enter the Fine Arts program. So, I decided to study Design, then Technology, and Filmmaking. And this led me to a fulfilling career in design and advertising.

I started my career in Istanbul, where I led DDB to rank #4 Agency of the Decade at Cannes Lions as its top creative. I have worked in the US and Europe for agencies like The Community, R/GA NY, Leo Burnett, and DDB, and also in-house for Apple. I have been fortunate to create work for leading brands worldwide and see my work recognized at all major award shows in categories spanning creative data, mobile, social media, integrated, experiential, effectiveness, and more. With extensive experience in roles ranging from CD to ECD, I am skilled in being hands-on as well as leading teams.

The picture above might be deceiving, depending on whether I have a beard or not. Also, I often wear glasses.