Passionate visual artist based in the Netherlands, with expertise in 2D animation, video production, motion graphics, and music composition. Eager to combine creativity and technical skill within a dynamic team to produce captivating, visually compelling content. Excited to contribute to innovative projects and collaborate in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Amir Vafaei

Passionate visual artist based in the Netherlands, with expertise in 2D animation, video production, motion graphics, and music composition. Eager to combine creativity and technical skill within a dynamic team to produce captivating, visually compelling content. Excited to contribute to innovative projects and collaborate in a fast-paced, creative environment.

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Passionate visual artist based in the Netherlands, with expertise in 2D animation, video production, motion graphics, and music composition. Eager to combine creativity and technical skill within a dynamic team to produce captivating, visually compelling content. Excited to contribute to innovative projects and collaborate in a fast-paced, creative environment.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent
Turkish
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Content Creator at Hamoon Tejarat Co.
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Video content creator producing engaging visual content for online platforms; responsibilities include scripting, editing, and coordinating with a remote team to deliver timely video campaigns.
Advertising Manager at Hit It International Pars
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Managed advertising campaigns, coordinated branding and promotional activities, and collaborated with teams to drive client engagement.
Music Video Producer at Home Studio
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Produced music videos, oversaw production logistics, shot planning, and basic postproduction workflows.
Video Editor at Artemis Studio
May 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Edited videos for clients, performed color correction and basic visual effects in post-production.

Education

Master of Animation at Avans University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2025 - August 5, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper From Turntable to Spotify


    This motion graphic illustrates the evolution of music formats, from the invention of vinyl records to their replacement by cassettes, reels, CDs, and eventually digital streaming. It also delves into the reasons behind vinyl’s modern resurgence, comparing the experience of casual digital streaming to the intentional act of listening to an album on vinyl. Featuring a Persian voiceover, this animation offers a blend of history and insight into the music world’s changing landscape. This 2D motion graphic animation, developed in Adobe After Effects, was designed in a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio to optimize Instagram. Featuring a Persian voiceover, it aligns seamlessly with the company’s social media strategy.

    paper The Heart of a Studio


    This motion graphic explores the essential role of audio interfaces in music production. Through engaging visuals and a Persian voiceover, the animation explains how audio interfaces work, and their various uses, and highlights different models, helping viewers understand who can benefit from having one. This project was crafted to educate and inspire musicians and audio enthusiasts about the technical backbone of modern music creation. This 2D motion graphic animation, developed in Adobe After Effects, was designed in a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio to optimize Instagram. Featuring a Persian voiceover, it aligns seamlessly with the company’s social media strategy.

    paper All About Home Studio


    This motion graphic highlights the growing trend of music production in home studios, revealing that much of the music we enjoy today is crafted in artists’ home studios. The project offers practical guidance on how to set up a home studio, including essential equipment for beginners such as an audio interface, headphones, MIDI controllers, monitoring speakers, and mixers. This 2D motion graphic animation, developed in Adobe After Effects, was designed in a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio to optimize Instagram. Featuring a Persian voiceover, it aligns seamlessly with the company’s social media strategy.

    paper Nomad


    “Nomad” is a 2D frame-by-frame animation we created, inspired by a song from the Persian band Sayetab. The song fuses modern music with oriental vocal themes, influencing the animation’s flowing, transformative style. The animation features female dancers moving and morphing into one another against a limitless white background, with wings occasionally appearing to emphasize freedom and grace. The dance genre is contemporary, and Persian words appear on screen, highlighting key lyrics and enhancing the cultural resonance of the piece.
    Despite its short length, “Nomad” garnered attention at numerous international festivals, earning accolades such as the Drawtastic Golden Pencil Award in the United States, recognition at the Chaniartoon Festival, and selection in Lift-Off Global Network’s First-Time Filmmaker Sessions. The animation was drawn on a Genius G-Pen tablet using Adobe Flash and edited in Adobe Premiere, showcasing a minimalist yet impactful visual style.

    paper Coercive Charity


    “Coercive Charity” is a 2D, frame-by-frame animation I produced and directed. The story centers on a giant pyramid symbolizing society, with characters residing inside, visible through small windows along its sides. Crows circle the pyramid, seizing valuable items like gold, jewelry, and other treasures from the characters and carrying them to the pyramid’s summit, symbolizing the concentration of wealth and power at the top.
    “Coercive Charity” has been honored with the Best International Short Animation award at the BFX Festival and the Sunday Short Film Festival in the United Kingdom. It has also garnered acclaim at international events such as the PressPlay Cinema Film Festival, Los Angeles Movie & Music Video Awards, F3 Queen City Film Festival in the United States, Short to the Point, Paradise Film Festival, Sunday Shorts Film Festival, and Animation Marathon.

    paper Take a drag


    “Take a Drag” is a 2D, frame-by-frame 24fps animation I produced. The story follows a character who resides in a mushroom-shaped house, fixated on watching TV. The character operates a system that keeps the television running; from the opposite side, smoke is emitted, which he then inhales. This cycle reflects a closed loop, symbolizing a growing dependency. This project has been recognized internationally, winning Best Animation at A Night of Misfit Films in Arizona, the Los Angeles Animation Festival, Best Hollywood Day Short Film Festival, Couch Film Festival in Canada, Lift-Off Global Network, and the Animation Tanzania Film Festival.