Visual Designer

Hi, I’m Sanem — a senior visual and motion designer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With 15+ years of experience across digital, broadcast, and product-driven environments, I design motion systems, visual identities, and UX-adjacent visuals that translate complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences. I’ve led and mentored creative teams while staying hands-on with design and animation, and I’m open to senior visual and product design roles where motion, UX, and brand come together at scale.


DUBS — Safety Explainer Animation for a Teen Gamer Chat App

Designed a user-facing safety explainer for the DUBS teen gamer app, translating platform policies into clear, friendly visuals through character-driven motion design. Contributed to character design, animation, and voice direction to ensure clarity, trust, and engagement for a young audience.

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FUNetix Reading App – Animated Training Video (EdTech Product Explainer)

Designed and animated a comprehensive training video for FUNetix, an educational reading app by the American Youth Literacy Foundation, translating complex phonetic learning concepts into approachable, engaging visuals. By evolving the original draft and developing custom illustration systems and animation, the final product improved visual cohesion, audience engagement, and clarity for educators and parents.

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MEET NOMO — Social Media Series (Animated Mascot Campaign)

A playful, engaging series of social media videos encouraging users to scroll less and engage more in real life, blending live-action footage with mascot-driven animations to spark attention and interaction.

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DUBS App Trailer (Product Launch Motion Design)

Designed and animated a product trailer for DUBS, shaping how teen users and parents understand the platform’s purpose, tone, and community values. Focused on clarity, pacing, and character-driven motion to build trust and excitement while aligning with DUBS’ evolving visual system.

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Smartboost Hero Animation (Web Motion for Engagement)

Designed and animated a dynamic hero section for Smartboost’s website, transforming AI-generated imagery into engaging web motion that elevates brand presence and captures user attention.

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Literacy App Social Animations (EdTech Engagement Content)

Watch the TikTok challenge video animation where Aubrey says all of the sounds of the English language in just 10 seconds!

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  • PRODUCT/UX DESIGN

  • RE / BRANDING

  • GRAPHIC DESIGN

  • ILLUSTRATION


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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New Slogan

  • RE / BRANDING

  • GRAPHIC DESIGN

  • ILLUSTRATION

  • UX DESIGN

  • PRODUCT DESIGN