Join Wangan!

Here at Wangan, we see things differently, we judge the ordinary and we break down the systems. We never settle for the average. We only team up with boundary pushers, rebels, misfits, rule breakers and forward thinkers. If there is a position below that you think you fit in, send your portfolio & resume to career@wangan.studio

Core Responsibilities

1.   Communications

• Lead and manage the studio’s communication strategy and calendar

• Oversee social media planning, content creation, and scheduling

• Ensure the website and portfolio remain updated and strategically curated

• Coordinate press outreach and media pitching

• Oversee project launches, including photoshoots and preparation of publication-ready media kits

• Track awards and competition calendars and coordinate submissions

• Maintain an annual overview of fairs, conferences, and industry events

2. Growth & New Business Development

• Build and actively manage the new business pipeline

• Support pitch preparation and proposal development

• Track and follow up on leads from meetings and industry events

• Monitor sector developments (hospitality, F&B, cultural, retail, real estate) and identify relevant opportunities

   • Maintain structured reporting on pipeline status and next steps

3. Strategic & Operational Coordination

• Attend weekly leadership and studio meetings, prepare clear meeting summaries and follow up on actions

• Act as a coordination bridge between the Executive Team and studio teams

• Foster a transparent and collaborative studio culture through structured internal communication

• Support prioritization and workflow clarity across project

• Ensure follow-through on strategic initiatives and internal deadlines

Profile

• 3+ years of experience in communications, business development, or studio coordination within architecture, design, or wider creative industries

• Strong project management skills with the ability to structure workflows, prioritize effectively

• Clear understanding of how communications support growth and positioning

• Proficient in design tools, including Adobe programs, and content editing softwares, with the ability to create and edit short-form videos for social media, and   a willingness to learn and adopt new tools

• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

• Excellent communication skills in Turkish and English



• 2–4 years of experience in account management, project management, or client services within advertising, branding, creative, PR, or design agencies, or in-house at brands across hospitality, lifestyle, luxury, or fashion.

• Serves as the main point of contact for Brand Studio clients, managing day-to-day communication, expectations, and project flow.

• Skilled in translating client needs into clear and actionable briefs, coordinating strategy, design, content, and art direction teams.

• Responsible for timelines, budgets, deliverables, and ensuring smooth execution from briefing to launch.

• Experienced in preparing presentations, proposals, project updates, and reporting.

• Comfortable managing multiple clients and multi-disciplinary creative projects simultaneously.

• A broad cultural curiosity and interest across art & culture, design, hospitality, gastronomy, fashion, travel, and creative fields.

Note: Position can be based in Paris or Istanbul. English and Turkish fluency essential.

• 2–4 years of experience in editorial content, cultural programming, creative production, or brand communications, either within agencies or in-house at brands across lifestyle, luxury, hospitality, or retail.

• Exceptional writing skills in English and Turkish, able to craft refined, concept-driven copy for Brand Studio clients across web, social media, print, and campaign materials.

• Skilled in developing brand narratives, editorial direction, and messaging frameworks aligned with each client’s brand world.

• Ability to produce content across multiple formats: social media, websites, newsletters, printed publications, presentations, and branded content.

• Able to act as a creative producer, supporting bookings, coordinating commissions, managing deliverables, and ensuring smooth production workflows for content and programming projects.

• Experienced in creating ideas for events, talks, workshops, activations, and cultural programming, viewing them as part of an integrated storytelling ecosystem.

• Strong research and cultural insight across art, design, architecture, gastronomy, fashion, wellness, and broader creative landscapes.

• Broad cultural curiosity and the ability to translate diverse interests into meaningful content ideas.

Note: Position can be based in Paris or Istanbul. English and Turkish fluency essential.

• 4–6 years of experience in branding, creative studios, or agencies working across lifestyle, hospitality, luxury, or retail sectors.

• Proven ability to build brands from scratch, developing complete visual identity systems and adapting them across digital, print, and physical applications.

• Strong experience in both digital design (social media assets, web layouts, campaigns) and print/editorial design (magazines, books, brochures, brand publications).

• Ability to lead full creative processes for Brand Studio clients, from concept development to final execution, shaping campaign concepts, visual narratives, and cohesive 360° brand worlds.

• Strong understanding of social media formats and strategies, creating concepts that perform effectively across digital channels.

• Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to integrate cultural and design trends into fresh, relevant creative ideas.

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). Motion/animation skills are a plus.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Turkish.

• A broad cultural curiosity and interest across art & culture, design, hospitality, gastronomy, fashion, travel, and creative fields.

Note: Position can be based in Paris or Istanbul. English and Turkish fluency essential.

• At least 2 years of professional experience in design studios

• Mastered in 3D, 2D and rendering softwares

• Open-minded, driven, interdisciplinary thinking and self motivating

• Independent, reliable and structured work approach and excellent teaming qualities

• High design and technical drawing skills

• Fluent in English and Turkish

• Excellent communication and argumentation skills, both in writing and speaking

• Enthusiastic for innovative design thinking and worldwide implementation

• Ability in tracking the manufacture phases

• At least 5 years of site and manufactory experience

• Mastered in budgeting and cost control

• Experienced in planning, organization and allowance

• High skills on managing and controlling the site team

• Independent, reliable, punctual and structured work approach and excellent teaming qualities

• High technical drawing skills

• Fluent in English and Turkish

• Excellent communication and argumentation skills, both in writing and speaking

• Type B driving license

• At least 4 years of professional experience in design studios

• Mastered in 3D, 2D and rendering softwares

• Open-minded, driven, interdisciplinary thinking and self-motivating

• Independent, reliable and structured work approach and excellent teaming qualities

• High design and technical drawing skills

• Fluent in English and Turkish

• Excellent communication and argumentation skills, both in writing and speaking

• Enthusiastic for innovative design thinking and worldwide implementation

• At least 5 years of professional experience in design studios

• Mastered in 2D softwares

• Experienced in team management and leadership

• Open-minded, driven, interdisciplinary thinking and self motivating

• High design and technical drawings skills

• Fluent English and Turkish

• Excellent communication and argumentation skills, both in writing and speaking