Hi, I'm Hussein El Kebbi, a passionate animator and graphic artist with experience across Beirut, Lebanon, and Istanbul, Turkiye. I have a strong background in animation and illustration, having completed several short films and worked with diverse clients ranging from the Middle East to the USA. I strive to deliver creative, engaging, and high-quality visual designs and animations. I have several years of experience with 2D Art with a specialization in character and concept design, and a huge passion for storytelling through art. With a comprehensive skill set in Adobe Creative Suite and a solid understanding of animation principles, I enjoy collaborating closely with teams and clients to bring ideas to life through motion design and visual storytelling. My freelance experience includes notable projects for American Express and Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai, reflecting my adaptability and commitment to excellence.

Hussein El Kebbi

Hi, I'm Hussein El Kebbi, a passionate animator and graphic artist with experience across Beirut, Lebanon, and Istanbul, Turkiye. I have a strong background in animation and illustration, having completed several short films and worked with diverse clients ranging from the Middle East to the USA. I strive to deliver creative, engaging, and high-quality visual designs and animations. I have several years of experience with 2D Art with a specialization in character and concept design, and a huge passion for storytelling through art. With a comprehensive skill set in Adobe Creative Suite and a solid understanding of animation principles, I enjoy collaborating closely with teams and clients to bring ideas to life through motion design and visual storytelling. My freelance experience includes notable projects for American Express and Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai, reflecting my adaptability and commitment to excellence.

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Hi, I’m Hussein El Kebbi, a passionate animator and graphic artist with experience across Beirut, Lebanon, and Istanbul, Turkiye. I have a strong background in animation and illustration, having completed several short films and worked with diverse clients ranging from the Middle East to the USA. I strive to deliver creative, engaging, and high-quality visual designs and animations.

I have several years of experience with 2D Art with a specialization in character and concept design, and a huge passion for storytelling through art.

With a comprehensive skill set in Adobe Creative Suite and a solid understanding of animation principles, I enjoy collaborating closely with teams and clients to bring ideas to life through motion design and visual storytelling. My freelance experience includes notable projects for American Express and Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai, reflecting my adaptability and commitment to excellence.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Turkish
Advanced

Work Experience

Intern Graphic Artist at Boldn
January 1, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to design and develop multiple engaging visual assets for client presentations. Collaborated with graphic designers, copywriters, and other team members to create effective ad campaigns. Generated and delivered high-quality work under pressure, managing several projects simultaneously while meeting project deadlines.
Motion Design Artist and Animator at Freelancing
January 1, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Designed and animated advertisements for key KSA, UAE, and Turkish businesses as a freelancer. Created and animated banner ads for American Express and completed social media ads for Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai.
Illustrator at York Press
January 1, 2025 - Present
Played a major role in creating child-friendly illustrations for children’s books and school books. Created effective illustrations and images using design fundamentals and a sharp understanding of shape language and storytelling. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to efficiently meet deadlines and work under pressure. Developed a deep understanding of different cultural values by localizing illustrations for different countries across the MENA region and worldwide.
Intern Graphic Artist at Boldn
January 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to design and develop multiple engaging visual assets for client presentations. Collaborated with graphic designers, copywriters, and other team members to create effective ad campaigns. Generated and delivered high-quality work under pressure, managing several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Motion Design Artist and Animator at Freelancing
January 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Designed and animated advertisements for key businesses across KSA, UAE, and Turkey. Created banner ads for American Express and social media ads for Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai as a freelancer, delivering tailor-made visual content to meet client needs.
Press Illustrator at York
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created child-friendly illustrations for children's and school books using design fundamentals and storytelling. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to meet deadlines and worked under pressure, localizing illustrations for diverse cultural contexts across the MENA region and worldwide.
Intern Graphic Artist at Boldn
January 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to design and develop multiple engaging visual assets for client presentations. Collaborated with graphic designers, copywriters, and other team members to create effective ad campaigns. Managed several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work under pressure.
Motion Design Artist and Animator at Freelancing
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and animated advertisements for key businesses in KSA, UAE, and Turkey. Created animated banner ads for American Express and completed social media ads for Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai. Delivered projects independently as a freelancer, focusing on motion design and animation.
Illustrator at York Press
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created child-friendly illustrations for children's books and school books, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite to meet deadlines. Developed illustrations localized for various cultural contexts across the MENA region and worldwide, applying strong design fundamentals and storytelling skills.
Intern Graphic Artist at Boldn
January 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to design and develop multiple engaging visual assets for client presentations. Collaborated with graphic designers, copywriters, and other team members to create effective advertisement campaigns. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting project deadlines and producing high-quality work under pressure.
Motion Design Artist and Animator at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and animated advertisements for key businesses in KSA, UAE, and Turkey. Created banner ads for American Express and produced social media ads for Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai, demonstrating versatility and client-oriented approach in motion graphics.
Illustrator at York Press
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created child-friendly illustrations for children's and school books. Developed effective images employing design fundamentals and story-telling with shape language. Used Adobe Creative Suite to meet deadlines and worked under pressure. Localized illustrations for diverse cultural contexts throughout the MENA region and globally.
Intern Graphic Artist at Boldn
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to design and develop multiple engaging visual assets for client presentations. Collaborated with graphic designers, copywriters, and other team members to create effective ad campaigns. Generated and delivered high-quality work under pressure, managing several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Motion Design Artist and Animator at Freelancing
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and animated advertisements for key businesses in KSA, UAE, and Turkey. Created banner ads for American Express and completed social media ads for Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai. Worked as a freelancer delivering high-quality motion graphics and animation for diverse clients.
Press Illustrator at York
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created child-friendly illustrations for children's and school books, utilizing design fundamentals and storytelling through shape language. Used Adobe Creative Suite to meet deadlines efficiently. Developed a strong understanding of cultural values by localizing illustrations for MENA countries and worldwide.

Education

Bachelors of Arts at Bahcesehir University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
Bachelors of Arts in Animation and Illustration at Bahcesehir University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelors of Arts in Animation and Illustration at Bahcesehir University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelors of Arts in Animation and Illustration at Bahcesehir University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelors of Arts in Animation and Illustration at Bahcesehir University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services, Retail