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I am a creative professional with a Bachelor’s in Animation Design and Art Education, specializing in concept art, character design, and direction. I have over 15 years of experience in animation studios, advertising, and film production, with a proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality visual storytelling. I am adept at adapting to multicultural environments and passionate about mentoring in art education.
I enjoy mentoring, collaborating across cultures, and translating complex ideas into engaging visuals. I am driven by storytelling, art direction, and a commitment to craft that resonates with audiences.
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Language
Arabic
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Work Experience
Art Director at The Post Office
January 1, 2022 - PresentOversaw all visual output for the agency's key accounts; Directed photoshoots, illustrations, and motion graphics projects; Managed a creative team of designers, photographers, and freelancers.
Senior Illustrator (Freelance) at Milk Social Media & Advertising
January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025Delivered character designs and illustrations for viral social media campaigns; Worked with tight deadlines to produce 50+ assets monthly; Developed a streamlined workflow that reduced revision rounds by 40%.
Senior Illustrator at AKQA
January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025Created high-impact illustrations for international brand campaigns; Developed social media visuals that increased engagement by 30%; Worked closely with art directors and copywriters to maintain brand identity; Pioneered a new digital illustration style adopted agency-wide.
Head of Character Design Team at ONk Picture
January 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Led a team of 10+ designers in creating original characters for animation and advertising projects; Developed style guides and maintained visual consistency across productions; Collaborated with directors and writers to translate scripts into compelling character designs; Mentored junior designers in anatomy, expression, and design principles.
Art Director at The Post Office
January 1, 2022 - PresentOversaw all visual output for the agency's key accounts, directed photoshoots, illustrations, and motion graphics projects, and managed a creative team of designers, photographers, and freelancers.
Senior Illustrator (Freelance) at Milk Social Media & Advertising
December 31, 2022 - October 18, 2025Delivered character designs and illustrations for viral social media campaigns; produced 50+ assets monthly under tight deadlines; streamlined workflow reducing revision rounds by 40%.
Senior Illustrator at AKQA Social Media & Advertising
December 31, 2022 - October 18, 2025Created high-impact illustrations for international brand campaigns; developed social media visuals increasing engagement by 30%; collaborated with art directors and copywriters to maintain brand identity; pioneered a new digital illustration style adopted agency-wide.
Head of Character Design Team at ONk Picture
December 31, 2014 - October 18, 2025Led a team of 10+ designers in creating original characters for animation and advertising projects; developed style guides and maintained visual consistency across productions; collaborated with directors and writers to translate scripts into compelling character designs; mentored junior designers in anatomy, expression, and design principles.
Art Director at The Post Office
January 1, 2022 - PresentOversaw all visual output for the agency's key accounts; Directed photoshoots, illustrations, and motion graphics projects; Managed a creative team of designers, photographers, and freelancers.
Senior Illustrator (Freelance) at Milk Social Media & Advertising
January 1, 2022 - October 19, 2025Delivered character designs and illustrations for viral social media campaigns; Worked with tight deadlines to produce 50+ assets monthly; Developed a streamlined workflow that reduced revision rounds by 40%.
Senior Illustrator at AKQA Social Media & Advertising
January 1, 2022 - October 19, 2025Created high-impact illustrations for international brand campaigns; Developed social media visuals that increased engagement by 30%; Worked closely with art directors and copywriters to maintain brand identity; Pioneered a new digital illustration style adopted agency-wide.
Head of Character Design Team at ONk Picture
January 1, 2014 - October 19, 2025Led a team of 10+ designers in creating original characters for animation and advertising projects; Developed style guides and maintained visual consistency across multiple productions; Collaborated with directors and writers to translate scripts into compelling character designs; Mentored junior designers in anatomy, expression, and design principles.
Education
Master Pre-Graduate at Art Academy
September 1, 2024 - October 18, 2025Bachelor of Direction, Animation Design at Higher Institution of Cinema
August 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013Bachelor of Art Education at Helwan University
July 1, 2003 - September 1, 2008Master Pre-Graduate (Animation Direction) at Art Academy, El Giza, Egypt
September 1, 2024 - October 18, 2025Bachelor of Direction, Animation Design at Higher Institution of Cinema, El Giza, Egypt
August 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013Bachelor of Art Education at Helwan University, El Zamalek, Egypt
July 1, 2003 - September 1, 2008Master Pre-Graduate, Animation Direction at Art Academy, El Giza, Egypt
September 1, 2024 - October 19, 2025Bachelor of Direction, Animation Design at Higher Institution of Cinema, El Giza, Egypt
August 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013Bachelor of Art Education at Helwan University, El Zamalek, Egypt
July 1, 2003 - September 1, 2008Qualifications
Adobe Photoshop & After Effects CS5 (YAT Education, Russian Cultural Center)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Anime Studio Pro, Illustrator (Intermediate)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Adobe Photoshop & After Effects CS5
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Anime Studio Pro, Illustrator (Intermediate)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Adobe Photoshop & After Effects CS5
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025Anime Studio Pro, Illustrator (Intermediate)
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
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