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Interdisciplinary artist and animator with 10+ years of experience across painting, illustration, animation, sound, and design—creating emotionally resonant work that explores connection, identity, and healing. Combines creative direction, visual storytelling, and stop-motion/2D animation with brand-forward production for commercial clients, collaborations, and curated art experiences, while also developing original character illustrations and a merchandising mascot.…Interdisciplinary artist and animator with 10+ years of experience across painting, illustration, animation, sound, and design—creating emotionally resonant work that explores connection, identity, and healing. Combines creative direction, visual storytelling, and stop-motion/2D animation with brand-forward production for commercial clients, collaborations, and curated art experiences, while also developing original character illustrations and a merchandising mascot.

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2D Animator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, Animator, +7

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Interdisciplinary artist and animator with 10+ years of experience across painting, illustration, animation, sound, and design—creating emotionally resonant work that explores connection, identity, and healing. Combines creative direction, visual storytelling, and stop-motion/2D animation with brand-forward production for commercial clients, collaborations, and curated art experiences, while also developing original character illustrations and a merchandising mascot.…Interdisciplinary artist and animator with 10+ years of experience across painting, illustration, animation, sound, and design—creating emotionally resonant work that explores connection, identity, and healing. Combines creative direction, visual storytelling, and stop-motion/2D animation with brand-forward production for commercial clients, collaborations, and curated art experiences, while also developing original character illustrations and a merchandising mascot.

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Interdisciplinary artist and animator with 10+ years of experience across painting, illustration, animation, sound, and design—creating emotionally resonant work that explores connection, identity, and healing.

Combines creative direction, visual storytelling, and stop-motion/2D animation with brand-forward production for commercial clients, collaborations, and curated art experiences, while also developing original character illustrations and a merchandising mascot.

Skills

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Expert

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Stop Motion Animation

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Acrylic Illustration

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Narrative Illustration

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Adobe Photoshop

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Branding

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Work Experience

Co-Founder & Art Director at Interdisciplinary art studio (Ezmah Studio)

April 1, 2022 - January 20, 2024

Co-founded and directed a boutique art studio practice spanning painting, illustration, and animation, delivering commissioned work to private collectors and commercial clients. Collaborated with regional brands (including Kiehl’s Middle East, PUMA Middle East, Nahdi Pharmacy, and Bakarah Abaya), creating illustration, animation, murals, and brand visuals. Produced large-scale and bespoke artworks, including a 5-meter restaurant mural, plus charitable collaborations with Al Zahr Foundation, exhibiting and selling original paintings and digital works. Led daily operations by coordinating administrative workflows, vendor communications, and event logistics, and managed client communications and campaign coordination by developing creative concepts and influencing partner collaborations to increase brand visibility and footfall. Supported budgeting, monthly reporting, and internal documentation to improve operational efficiency.

Account Manager at Ezmah Studio

March 20, 2015 - Present

Managed client communications and campaign coordination: developed creative concepts, facilitated collaborations, and increased brand visibility and footfall. Oversaw budgeting planning, monthly reporting, and internal documentation to strengthen operational effectiveness.

Interdisciplinary Artist & Founder at Ezmah Studio

March 20, 2015 - Present

Founded and led an independent art practice across painting, illustration, and animation. Produced commissioned artworks for collectors and commercial clients, created brand visuals and animated content for collaborations with regional companies, and developed large bespoke mural and campaign pieces. Exhibited and sold original and digital artworks while supporting day-to-day studio operations and client/campaign coordination.