Idil Gözde is a Belgian-Turkish multidisciplinary creative, art director and animator currently creating things in Brussels, Istanbul, Miami, Pittsburgh, New York City.
Hi, I’m Idil.
Smllsprk is where I house my commercial work. representing a multidisciplinary approach blending illustration, motion, and branding.
FOR AGENCIES & TEAMS
I bring that same studio mindset to your roster. Whether as a freelance booking or a full-time lead, I integrate seamlessly to elevate visual narratives and drive momentum.
FOR BRANDS
I offer the capabilities of a boutique studio—delivering full visual identities and animated campaigns without the agency bloat.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
↦ 46TH NEWS & DOCUMENTARY EMMY NOMINATED 2025
↦ THE SOCIETY OF PUBLICATION 55 JURY 2020
↦ NEWS & DOCUMENTARY EMMY 2019
↦ INTERNATIONAL MOTION AWARDS 2019
↦ AAF 2017 BEST PRINT SILVER
↦ AAF 2016 JUDGES CHOICE AWARD
↦ AAF 2016 BEST ONLINE ADVERTISING SILVER
↦ PROMAX BDA 2014, 2013
↦ DISCOVERY’S BEST & BRIGHTEST 2013
SELECTED CLIENTS
Google Gemini
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Betterment
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CNN
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Netflix
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Refinery29
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VICE
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BuzzFeed News
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NatGeo
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Discovery Channel
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Disney Social
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Google Gemini 〰️ Betterment 〰️ CNN 〰️ Netflix 〰️ Refinery29 〰️ VICE 〰️ BuzzFeed News 〰️ NatGeo 〰️ Discovery Channel 〰️ Disney Social 〰️
“Idil’s presence on a team instantly raises the creative bar, and the work is always stronger because of her vision, collaboration and high standards.”
“It was through Idil’s leadership that our team developed such a strong bond. I was impressed with her willingness to dive into the unknown—developing creative concepts and inspiring new talent.”
“Idil was, without question, the most valuable hire I made at Refinery29. A thoughtful leader and exceptionally talented designer, she set the tone for collaboration and trust.”
“Idil’s global perspective, sharp instincts, and collaborative spirit make her an invaluable creative partner. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any team looking to elevate their visual storytelling.”