I’m a 2D Character Designer and Layout Artist based in Alexandria, Egypt, focused on creating expressive characters and strong visual storytelling. I use a character-design workflow that starts from ideas and sketching, then refines silhouettes, builds turnarounds, and develops assets like expression sheets, posing, and key art-ready designs for animation and games. I’ve also worked as a lead character designer for a kids’ mobile game, handling pre-production character deliverables such as lip sync, hand and key poses, and production-ready turnaround packs. Currently, I teach character design at Nayzak Animation School, helping students understand the industry pipeline from early concepts to production readiness. My background includes an Associate degree in Graphic Design from Cincinnati State, and my goal is always to make character designs feel memorable, readable, and full of personality.…

Mahmoud Monsif

I’m a 2D Character Designer and Layout Artist based in Alexandria, Egypt, focused on creating expressive characters and strong visual storytelling. I use a character-design workflow that starts from ideas and sketching, then refines silhouettes, builds turnarounds, and develops assets like expression sheets, posing, and key art-ready designs for animation and games. I’ve also worked as a lead character designer for a kids’ mobile game, handling pre-production character deliverables such as lip sync, hand and key poses, and production-ready turnaround packs. Currently, I teach character design at Nayzak Animation School, helping students understand the industry pipeline from early concepts to production readiness. My background includes an Associate degree in Graphic Design from Cincinnati State, and my goal is always to make character designs feel memorable, readable, and full of personality.…

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I’m a 2D Character Designer and Layout Artist based in Alexandria, Egypt, focused on creating expressive characters and strong visual storytelling. I use a character-design workflow that starts from ideas and sketching, then refines silhouettes, builds turnarounds, and develops assets like expression sheets, posing, and key art-ready designs for animation and games.

I’ve also worked as a lead character designer for a kids’ mobile game, handling pre-production character deliverables such as lip sync, hand and key poses, and production-ready turnaround packs. Currently, I teach character design at Nayzak Animation School, helping students understand the industry pipeline from early concepts to production readiness. My background includes an Associate degree in Graphic Design from Cincinnati State, and my goal is always to make character designs feel memorable, readable, and full of personality.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Character Designer at Jump Animation
January 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Led pre-production character design for a mobile app game, including character turnarounds, expression sheets, lip sync, hand poses, and key poses for multiple characters.
Character Design Instructor at Nayzak Animation School
January 1, 2026 - Present
Lead character design instruction, teaching design principles, silhouette refinement, turnaround creation, character posing, expression sheets, and production readiness for animation and games.
Learning Sketching Artist at Nawaah learning Sketching
June 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Created characters, assets, and backgrounds, and completed some painting work for select projects.
Sketching Artist at Nawaah Learning
June 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Created characters, assets and backgrounds; contributed painting for several projects.
Illustrator at DUDZ
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Created illustrations for brand products.
Upwork Illustrator & 2D character Designer at Upwork (freelance)
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025
Worked as an illustrator and 2D character designer on client projects, delivering character-focused artwork and related visual assets.
Illustrator & 2D Character Designer at Upwork
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025
Freelance 2D character design and illustration for various clients on the Upwork platform.

Education

Associate's degree at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Associate's degree at University of Cincinnati
April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts - BA at Alexandria University
June 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009
Associate's degree, Graphic Design at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Associate's degree, Rendering the figure at University of Cincinnati
April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Archaeology at Alexandria University
June 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009
Associate's degree, Graphic Design at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Associate's degree, Rendering the figure at University of Cincinnati
April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Archeology at Alexandria University
June 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009
Associate's degree, Graphic Design at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Associate's degree, Rendering the figure at University of Cincinnati
April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Archeology at Alexandria University
June 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009
Associate's degree, Graphic Design at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Associate's degree, Rendering the figure at University of Cincinnati
April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Archeology at Alexandria University
June 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009
Associate's degree, Graphic Design at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Associate's degree, Rendering the figure at University of Cincinnati
April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Archeology at Alexandria University
June 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming