Hilal Ozkaya
About Hilal Ozkaya
Hilal Ozkaya is a Product Designer II at Kohl's, with a background in brand strategy and marketing. Ozkaya has a diverse educational background, including a Master's Degree in Branding from the School of Visual Arts.
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Hilal Ozkaya is currently serving as a Product Designer II at Kohl's. In this role, Hilal focuses on enhancing user experience through intuitive design and streamlining processes to drive improved results. Additionally, Hilal collaborates with Product Managers, Software Engineers, and Stakeholders to apply design thinking in projects.
Experience at Kohl's
Hilal Ozkaya has been part of Kohl's team as a Product Designer since 2021 and was promoted to Product Designer II in 2022. At Kohl's, Hilal's contributions include championing platform adoption, focusing on enhancing user experience, and contributing to user-centric design practices. Hilal also works closely with various teams to ensure the effective application of design thinking across projects.
Past Professional Experience
Hilal Ozkaya previously held roles in various companies, including Marketing Strategist at Continuity Logic (2015-2016) and Associate, Conferences at AACSB International (2014-2015). Hilal also has experience in retail management as an Assistant Manager at Love Culture Inc (2012-2013) and leadership experience as Co President at Plan Ahead Events Central Tampa (2010-2012).
Education and Qualifications
Hilal Ozkaya holds a Master's Degree in Branding from the School of Visual Arts, achieved in 2017. Hilal also earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tampa in 2010 and studied Communication at Rutgers University from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, Hilal completed a Diploma at BrainStation in 2021.
Role as a Consultant
Since 2017, Hilal Ozkaya has worked as a Brand Strategist consultant. In this capacity, Hilal provides expert guidance on brand strategy, helping businesses to develop and strengthen their brand presence in the market.