Beyza Yılmaz

Beyza Yılmaz

Product Designer in Tallinn

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Adaptable digital product designer with a strong visual sense. Experienced in crafting seamless user experiences and solving complex challenges with innovative, impactful solutions.

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Work Experience

2022 — 2024
Sr. UI-UX Designer at QNB
Istanbul
  • Designed digital banking solutions for 5M+ users, combining UX research and scalable design systems.

  • Mentored fintech startups, driving UX innovation in incubator programs.

  • Delivered top-tier user experiences with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

2021 — 2022
Sr. UX Designer at Akbank Design Studio
Istanbul
  • Designed seamless experiences for 8M+ mobile app users, focusing on digital onboarding, investments, and chatbots.

  • Partnered with R/GA London to shape Akbank’s digital transformation and design vision.

  • Led MVP projects, driving innovation and defining the future of banking.

2020 — 2021
Product Designer at Akgün
Ankara
  • Designed and tested patient tracking and dental management apps.

  • Collaborated across teams to deliver health and education solutions.

  • Championed a shift to a Design-Centric Ecosystem.

2016 — 2020
Ankara
  • Designed features integrating SaaS and hardware for waste management, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Developed truck driver-focused solutions to optimize industry operations.

  • Redesigned the Evreka logo and brand identity to align with trends and audience needs.

2016 — 2018
Columnist at TASARIM Magazine
Istanbul
  • Interviewed design leaders and wrote articles for TASARIM Magazine.

Education

2024 — Now
Interaction Design MA at Estonian Academy of Arts
Tallinn, Estonia
2016 — 2018
Associate's degree, Brand Communication at Anadolu University
2010 — 2016
Bachelor’s degree, Industrial and Product Design at Anadolu University
Eskişehir, Turkey
2013 — 2014
Erasmus Exchange Student, Product Design at ESDIR Escuela Superior de Diseño de La Rioja
Logroño, Spain

Volunteering

2022 — Now
2020 — 2021