Hi, I’m Amin Hesaraki, a passionate 2D animator and rigger based in Istanbul with over eight years of professional experience in animation, motion graphics, and game art. I specialize in Spine and Unity animation for slot and iGaming projects, with a strong focus on rigging, FX, and efficient 2D pipelines. I’ve collaborated with international studios like The Soul Publishing, Bored Panda International, and ExaGaming, delivering high-quality animations on tight deadlines. In addition to production work, I’ve led teams and directed projects—most notably delivering 56x7min Babaei episodes—while mentoring junior animators and ensuring on-time delivery.…

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Hi, I’m Amin Hesaraki, a passionate 2D animator and rigger based in Istanbul with over eight years of professional experience in animation, motion graphics, and game art. I specialize in Spine and Unity animation for slot and iGaming projects, with a strong focus on rigging, FX, and efficient 2D pipelines. I’ve collaborated with international studios like The Soul Publishing, Bored Panda International, and ExaGaming, delivering high-quality animations on tight deadlines. In addition to production work, I’ve led teams and directed projects—most notably delivering 56x7min Babaei episodes—while mentoring junior animators and ensuring on-time delivery.…

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Hi, I’m Amin Hesaraki, a passionate 2D animator and rigger based in Istanbul with over eight years of professional experience in animation, motion graphics, and game art. I specialize in Spine and Unity animation for slot and iGaming projects, with a strong focus on rigging, FX, and efficient 2D pipelines.

I’ve collaborated with international studios like The Soul Publishing, Bored Panda International, and ExaGaming, delivering high-quality animations on tight deadlines. In addition to production work, I’ve led teams and directed projects—most notably delivering 56x7min Babaei episodes—while mentoring junior animators and ensuring on-time delivery.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

2d animaor at Freelancer
September 1, 2018 - Present
2D Animator (Spine, Unity) at ExaGaming
January 1, 2023 - November 23, 2025
Produced animations and FX for slot/iGaming projects, including character rigs and interactive assets. Optimized 2D assets for Unity game pipelines. Applied the 12 principles of animation to deliver smooth, engaging game visuals.
Freelance Animator (2D Rigging & Animation Specialist) at Fiverr / Cloudy Kids Songs
January 1, 2021 - November 23, 2025
Completed 50+ international freelance projects in 2D rigging, animation, and motion graphics. Founded and managed Cloudy Kids Songs, a children’s animation YouTube channel with original nursery rhymes. Delivered consistent high-quality results to clients worldwide using Moho, Spine, and Adobe Suite.
2D Animator at The Soul Publishing / Bored Panda International
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Collaborated with international teams to create digital content viewed by millions worldwide. Produced character and motion animations for high-volume entertainment projects.
2D Animator | Project Director at Ima Studio
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Directed and delivered 56×7min episodes of Babaei, one of Iran’s top-viewed 2D animated series. Supervised a team of junior animators, ensuring timely delivery with zero production delays. Specialized in cut-out animation using Moho.
Motion Graphic Designer at Gaj Publications
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Designed educational motion graphics and visual assets for large-scale publishing projects.
Layout Artist & Compositor at Sabian Studio
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Worked on 2D animation layouts and compositing for various productions.

Education

Master of Arts in Photography at University of Tehran
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Photography at University of Art Isfahan
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

High School Diploma in Graphic Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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