I’m Kazi Zaief Haider, a 2D traditional animation professional based in Kolkata with experience across films, series, mobile games, and explainer content. I’ve worked through multiple roles—from senior animator and animation supervisor to animation director and team lead—helping bring characters and stories to life with strong classical animation foundations. Over the years, I’ve contributed to projects ranging from short films and YouTube series to feature work like “Bombay Rose” and “EkalaVya,” as well as animated broadcast content. I’m especially focused on character design, animation, storyboard/visual storytelling, and delivering polished gaming assets and illustrations, with a friendly, collaborative approach when mentoring and leading creative teams.

Kazi Zaief Haider

I’m Kazi Zaief Haider, a 2D traditional animation professional based in Kolkata with experience across films, series, mobile games, and explainer content. I’ve worked through multiple roles—from senior animator and animation supervisor to animation director and team lead—helping bring characters and stories to life with strong classical animation foundations. Over the years, I’ve contributed to projects ranging from short films and YouTube series to feature work like “Bombay Rose” and “EkalaVya,” as well as animated broadcast content. I’m especially focused on character design, animation, storyboard/visual storytelling, and delivering polished gaming assets and illustrations, with a friendly, collaborative approach when mentoring and leading creative teams.

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I’m Kazi Zaief Haider, a 2D traditional animation professional based in Kolkata with experience across films, series, mobile games, and explainer content. I’ve worked through multiple roles—from senior animator and animation supervisor to animation director and team lead—helping bring characters and stories to life with strong classical animation foundations.

Over the years, I’ve contributed to projects ranging from short films and YouTube series to feature work like “Bombay Rose” and “EkalaVya,” as well as animated broadcast content. I’m especially focused on character design, animation, storyboard/visual storytelling, and delivering polished gaming assets and illustrations, with a friendly, collaborative approach when mentoring and leading creative teams.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Bengali
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

One year Diploma in 2D Animation at Toonz Webel Academy, Kolkata (in collaboration with Toonz India Ltd., Trivandram)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2026
Certficate in Multimedia at Jadavpur University & Zee Interactive Learning System, Kolkata
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2026
One-year certificate in Commercial Art at Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2026
B.Com at Calcutta University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Higher Secondary (H.S.) at West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Madhyamik at West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Certficicate in Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2026
Certificate in Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2026
Commercial Art (one-year certificate)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2026
Diploma in 2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization