Visual Designer

Hi! I’m Sanem — a Visual Designer and Motion Graphics Designer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of experience in visual design, animation, and video production, I’ve built a career crafting thoughtful, engaging brand experiences across digital, broadcast, and print platforms. I’ve had the opportunity to lead and mentor creative teams while staying hands-on with design and animation — and I love diving into new creative challenges just as much today. I’m always looking to grow, collaborate, and contribute — whether through a full-time position or by bringing fresh creative energy to a new project.

  • RE / BRANDING

  • GRAPHIC DESIGN

  • ILLUSTRATION

  • UX DESIGN

  • PRODUCT DESIGN

DUBS App Safety Video for Teen Gamers

Ensuring a safe and fun gaming experience for teens on DUBS was the goal of this informative animation project. By designing new characters and elements that fit right into the DUBS world, and then bringing them to life through animation, I created a video that clearly communicates important safety guidelines. Contributing to the voice direction ensured the message was both clear and engaging for DUBS' young community. This project showcases how thoughtful animation can effectively deliver crucial information in a friendly and accessible way.

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Key Art for the DUBS website and app

The vibrant 'DUBS world' animated! This piece showcases the planet and its unique inhabitants.

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Trailer video for DUBS App

Watch the trailer for DUBS! The new chat app designed to help teen gamers easily organize play, connect with their crew, and enjoy a secure online space.

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Smartboost Hero Animation: A Visual Journey

Dynamic hero section animation for Smartboost. Collaborated with the Marketing Team to leverage AI-generated imagery and bring it to life with meticulous animation and AI-powered techniques.

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AI-Powered Visual Exploration

Exploration of visual style and scene transitions utilizing AI-generated imagery, showcasing creative problem-solving within the design process.

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3-in-1 Cup Animation

Dynamic 10-second looping animation demonstrating the functionality of a multi-beverage container through the animated filling of three distinct liquids.

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Kevin Reilly

Executive Vice President | Innovation & Strategy (at Smart Boost & at Side Global, previously known as PTW)

I’ve worked with Sanem on several projects now, and she’s one of those rare creatives who truly understands how to bring important stories to life, fast. Whether it's a trailer, explainer video, or attention-grabbing short for social media, Sanem knows how to make content that not only looks great but means something. She’s a natural storyteller with a deep understanding of brand voice and audience, and she’s started leveraging AI to move even faster without losing the human touch. Her ability to combine speed with emotional impact is a huge asset for any brand trying to connect meaningfully with their audience. Sanem is also incredibly proactive and she seeks feedback early, unblocks progress before anyone asks, and always delivers with polish. On top of that, she’s just a genuinely great person to work with. Reliable, thoughtful, and always going the extra mile to make sure clients are thrilled with the outcome. Any team or brand would be lucky to have her in their corner.

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Sam Saliba

VP, Marketing at Side Global (previously known as PTW)

I had the pleasure of working with Sanem Guler Ogan while leading the creation, development, and marketing for a new social app called DUBS, designed to help gamers find awesome friends to game with. Sanem was instrumental in bringing our vision to life through a series of creative projects, including a Safety video that brought our in-app characters to life in a fun and educational way for teen audiences. She also played a key role in shaping our launch trailer and product demo video. Sanem is incredibly versatile!... she’s not only a talented visual designer but also an exceptional motion artist who works quickly and efficiently across a range of tasks. Whether it was illustration, animation, storytelling, or layout design, Sanem always delivered high-quality work that elevated the brand and resonated with our audience. One of the things I appreciated most about working with Sanem is her professionalism and flexibility. She handled feedback and changes with grace and clarity, always transparent about timelines and technical constraints. If something wasn’t feasible, she explained why and proposed thoughtful alternatives. Her communication, speed, and creative instincts made her an invaluable collaborator. Any team would be lucky to have her. I highly recommend Sanem for any design or creative role, especially ones that demand strong visual storytelling, animation expertise, and collaborative spirit.

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R. Kali Woodward

Executive Director at American Youth Literacy Foundation

Sanem is an exceptionally talented graphic designer and video artist with a plethora of animation skills, design skills, fine art skills and professional expertise in all things Adobe Suite related and beyond. She has been an invaluable part of our children's literacy nonprofit for the past year and has selflessly contributed her talents and effort to creating informative infographics and video training tools to help parents and families teach their children how to read. Sanem is also a kind and warm hearted person who is wonderful to work with and who deeply cares about professionalism and quality in everything she does. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you ever need to discuss her work at FUNetix.

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Can Hasasu

America News Manager at Anadolu Agency

Sanem was a standout member of our creative graphics team at TRT Arabi. Her ability to deliver high-quality visuals promptly, combined with her technical expertise and artistic flair, made her indispensable. Sanem's innovative ideas and leadership in team settings were invaluable, and her contributions significantly enhanced our projects. Overall, Sanem Guler Ogan's dedication, creativity, and leadership greatly contributed to the success of our creative team at TRT Arabi. I have no doubt that she will continue to excel in her future endeavors, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for any role that values talent, professionalism, and innovation.

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Omar Sakroujeh

Senior Graphic Designer (worked together at TRT Arabi Design Team)

I am writing to recommend Sanem for any professional opportunity she may pursue. I have had the pleasure of working closely with her for over two years at TRT Arabi, and during this time, I have witnessed firsthand her exceptional skills and dedication. She is very good at blending diverse visual elements to create powerful and evocative imagery. She has excellent ideas for moving elements visually and producing wonderful animation with audio and video. She is committed to attendance and departure and respects her colleagues at work. Not only is Sanem a highly skilled motion designer, but she also consistently goes above and beyond to deliver results. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively make her a valuable asset to any team. In addition to her professional abilities, Sanem is also a pleasure to work with. She approaches challenges with a positive mindset, is always willing to help others, and consistently demonstrates professionalism and integrity. I am confident that Sanem will continue to excel in her future endeavors, and I highly recommend her without hesitation.

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  • San Mateo County, CA, USA

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