I am a passionate freelance illustrator and animator with experience creating concept art and illustrations for indie films, short animations, and children’s projects. I specialize in character and environment design, 2D animation, and storyboarding, bringing stories to life with expressive and engaging visuals. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cinema & Animation, I have worked as an Art Director and Lead Animator on a documentary project, contributed to stop-motion short films, and produced illustrated children’s books both personally and for clients. I use a variety of tools including Photoshop, Blender, Krita, Illustrator, After Effects, and Procreate to deliver professional and imaginative artwork.…

Mohamed S FAHIMI

I am a passionate freelance illustrator and animator with experience creating concept art and illustrations for indie films, short animations, and children’s projects. I specialize in character and environment design, 2D animation, and storyboarding, bringing stories to life with expressive and engaging visuals. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cinema & Animation, I have worked as an Art Director and Lead Animator on a documentary project, contributed to stop-motion short films, and produced illustrated children’s books both personally and for clients. I use a variety of tools including Photoshop, Blender, Krita, Illustrator, After Effects, and Procreate to deliver professional and imaginative artwork.…

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I am a passionate freelance illustrator and animator with experience creating concept art and illustrations for indie films, short animations, and children’s projects. I specialize in character and environment design, 2D animation, and storyboarding, bringing stories to life with expressive and engaging visuals.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cinema & Animation, I have worked as an Art Director and Lead Animator on a documentary project, contributed to stop-motion short films, and produced illustrated children’s books both personally and for clients. I use a variety of tools including Photoshop, Blender, Krita, Illustrator, After Effects, and Procreate to deliver professional and imaginative artwork.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Animator
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created concept art and illustrations for indie films, short animations, and children’s projects. Designed characters and environments for independent storytelling projects. Produced short animation loops and intros for social media and YouTube channels.
Art Director & Lead Animator at Documentary Project
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed visual concepts and character designs for an animated feature documentary. Balanced expressionist and futurist styles to reflect themes of trauma and memory. Managed pre-production visuals, pitch deck, and animation workflow.
Animator at Short Film Aïssa (Stop Motion)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created stop-motion sequences focusing on atmosphere and mood. Contributed to the visual language and storytelling through practical animation techniques. Worked with physical sets, lighting, and frame-by-frame animation. Created storyboard and animatics for the entire film.
Children’s Book Illustrator
January 1, 2022 - Present
Illustrated over 40-page children’s stories with character design, engaging compositions, and playful color palettes for personal and client projects.

Education

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Qualifications

Master’s in Cinema & Animation
October 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Present
Bachelor’s in Cinema & Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Diploma in Photography
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Baccalauréat in Applied Arts
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services
    uniE608 2D Animated Short – BwM
    A young boy walking home from school, daydreams about his favorite meal, turning ordinary food into playful, larger-than-life sequences. I directed the animatics, created the storyboard, and animated key sequences, delivering polished storyboard panels and animatics that showcase my 2D animation, storytelling, and direction skills. filmdirector animator 2Danimation animatic…
    paper Freelance Illustration Commissions 1
    Children’s Book Illustrations – Prophets’ Stories -NO AI- Created a full set of illustrations for a children’s book inspired by the lives of the prophets. Designed child-friendly characters, expressive scenes, and warm, colorful environments that made the stories engaging and accessible for young readers. Focused on balancing respectful representation with playful, imaginative visuals suited for ages 5–14. Delivered consistent layouts, character expressions, and detailed backgrounds to bring the narrative to life.…
    paper Freelance Illustration Commissions 2
    Designed and illustrated a set of custom artworks for a client, including character concepts. The project required variable styles, color palette, and character design across multiple pieces. Delivered high-resolution illustrations on time, tailored to the client’s vision while adding my own creative touch.…
    uniE608 My father's war-Documentary
    Animated Documentary Feature-length documentary blending real footage with animation to portray the life and trauma of Mohamed, who experienced war in Libya at the age of 15. Serving as Art Director & Lead Animator, developing the visual style inspired by Expressionism and Futurism, character/environment design, and animation direction. animation artdirection animatics storyboard…
    paper My father's war-Documentary
    Animated Documentary Feature-length documentary blending real footage with animation to portray the life and trauma of Mohamed, who experienced war in Libya at the age of 15. Serving as Art Director & Lead Animator, developing the visual style inspired by Expressionism and Futurism, character/environment design, and animation direction. animation artdirection animatics storyboard characterdesign…
    uniE608 My father's war-Documentary
    Animated Documentary Feature-length documentary blending real footage with animation to portray the life and trauma of Mohamed, who experienced war in Libya at the age of 15. Serving as Art Director & Lead Animator, developing the visual style inspired by Expressionism and Futurism, character/environment design, and animation direction. animation artdirection animatics storyboard…
    uniE608 My father's war-Documentary
    Animated Documentary Feature-length documentary blending real footage with animation to portray the life and trauma of Mohamed, who experienced war in Libya at the age of 15. Serving as Art Director & Lead Animator, developing the visual style inspired by Expressionism and Futurism, character/environment design, and animation direction. animation artdirection animatics storyboard…
    paper Aissa-Short film-Stop motion
    Stage: Prep phase, Storyboard A poetic stop-motion short film exploring themes of childhood, identity, and resilience. Contributed as Art Director & Animator, handling puppet animation, set design, and visual storytelling. animator animtion artdirector stopmotion storyboard…
    uniE608 Aissa-Short film-Stop motion
    Stage: Prep phase, visualising concept A poetic stop-motion short film exploring themes of childhood, identity, and resilience. Contributed as Art Director & Animator, handling puppet animation, set design, and visual storytelling. animator animtion artdirector stopmotion animatic…
    uniE608 Aissa-Short film-Stop motion
    A poetic stop-motion short film exploring themes of childhood, identity, and resilience. Contributed as Art Director & Animator, handling puppet animation, set design, and visual storytelling. animator animtion artdirector stopmotion…