Joel Ozkesen
About Joel Ozkesen
Joel Ozkesen is a UX Designer at TELUS with a background in graphic and user interface design, having worked at various companies and freelanced in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Joel Ozkesen is a UX Designer currently working at TELUS. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Design from Concordia University.
Professional Experience at TELUS
Joel Ozkesen works at TELUS as a UX Designer. His role involves creating user-centered designs and collaborating with developers to improve the user experience.
Career Journey in Design
Before joining TELUS, Joel gained extensive experience in UI/UX and graphic design. He worked as a User Interface Designer at AGENCE ELEVEN for 6 months and as a Graphic Designer at PL Consulting (MTL) for 8 months. His freelance work included roles as a UI/UX and Graphic Designer for 10 months, all based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Early Career and Internships
Joel's career began with several internships and temporary roles in the design field. He interned at Studio Born and Alametifarika in Istanbul, Turkey, and at San Design Company and PARISTANBUL Branding & Design. These internships varied in duration from 1 to 2 months. Additionally, he held a temporary Graphic Designer position at District 3 Innovation in Montreal for 11 months.
Educational Background
Joel Ozkesen completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Design at Concordia University between 2016 and 2020. Prior to that, he received his High School Diploma from the American Collegiate Institute in Izmir, Turkey, where he studied from 2011 to 2016.
Design Justice and Social Advocacy
Joel advocates for the Design Justice Network Principles, emphasizing the importance of incorporating marginalized voices in design solutions. He engages in cultural and social studies to understand the intersection of design, users, and society.
Technical Skills and Tools
Joel is proficient in prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, and InVision. He also has experience with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.