Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Animation Director & Creative Lead with 15+ years of experience creating cinematic animation, real-time 3D content, motion graphics, and visual storytelling for brands, agencies, corporate clients, and original IP. I build animated worlds from concept to final delivery, combining creative direction, character animation, Unreal Engine cinematics, lighting, motion design, compositing, and production leadership. My work connects artistic vision with technical execution, helping turn ideas into polished animated content with cinematic quality and efficient real-time workflows. Core Skills: Animation Direction | Creative Direction | Unreal Engine 5 | Real-Time Cinematics | 3D Animation | Character Animation | Motion Graphics | Visual Storytelling | Art Direction | Lighting | Compositing | Original IP Development Open to collaborations and opportunities in: Animation Direction, Creative Direction, Unreal Engine Cinematics, Real-Time Animation, Brand Storytelling, and Animated Content Production.
*Directed Unreal Engine cinematics, 3D animation, and motion design projects for branded, corporate, digital, and original IP content. *Led end to end production from concept, storyboard, animatic, assets, animation, lighting, rendering, and final delivery. *Built real-time animation workflows combining Unreal Engine, Character Creator, iClone, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and AI-assisted tools. *Created cinematic proof of concepts, pitch materials, character worlds, and animation content for commercial and original IP projects. *Managed visual direction, production quality, timelines, and final creative delivery.
*Led motion graphics, 3D animation, and visual storytelling for high-end corporate, broadcast-style, and digital productions. *Directed visual development, animation design, motion graphics, edit decisions, compositing, and final delivery for multidisciplinary media projects. *Collaborated with producers, clients, creative teams, and technical artists to deliver polished visual content under demanding production timelines. *Oversaw animation quality, design consistency, production execution, and creative direction across multiple projects. *Contributed to award-winning animated production work, including the Telly Awards recognized animated short “Saving Sandy: A Sidewall Coring Story of Unconsolidated Rock” for SLB.
• Managed end-to-end production as a Freelance Motion Graphics Artist and Animation Director in Dubai. • Crafted concepts and animations, delivering high-quality visuals for advertising and digital media clients. • Leveraged multiple tools to provide tailored visual solutions, elevating brand storytelling and client impact.
• Directed animated content from concept to final delivery, overseeing storyboarding, layout, character animation, and compositing. • Illustrated books, translating narratives into compelling visual language for print. • Developed efficient production workflows and collaborated closely with writers, editors, and fellow artists.