Award-winning digital illustrator and motion designer with 20+ years of experience in educational and scientific visual storytelling. I turn complex concepts into clear, engaging visuals for animation, television, and digital learning. I’m passionate about thoughtful visual communication—combining strong illustration, infographic design, and motion to make learning feel accessible and enjoyable. I also enjoy leading projects, directing visual development, and collaborating with teams on international work.…

Mojtaba Danandeh

Award-winning digital illustrator and motion designer with 20+ years of experience in educational and scientific visual storytelling. I turn complex concepts into clear, engaging visuals for animation, television, and digital learning. I’m passionate about thoughtful visual communication—combining strong illustration, infographic design, and motion to make learning feel accessible and enjoyable. I also enjoy leading projects, directing visual development, and collaborating with teams on international work.…

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Award-winning digital illustrator and motion designer with 20+ years of experience in educational and scientific visual storytelling. I turn complex concepts into clear, engaging visuals for animation, television, and digital learning.

I’m passionate about thoughtful visual communication—combining strong illustration, infographic design, and motion to make learning feel accessible and enjoyable. I also enjoy leading projects, directing visual development, and collaborating with teams on international work.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

University Lecturer (Digital Illustration, Motion Design, Animation) at ACECR Higher Education Institute
January 1, 2024 - Present
Taught university-level courses in digital illustration, motion design, and animation, supporting student learning through practical instruction and visual design mentorship.
University Lecturer at ACECR Higher Education Institute
January 1, 2024 - Present
Taught courses including Digital Illustration, Motion Design, and Animation, mentoring students in professional visual development and motion workflows.
Director & Digital Illustrator at Watershed Management (Animated Environmental Infographic)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Directed and designed an animated environmental infographic to communicate watershed management concepts through motion and educational visual storytelling.
Digital Illustrator at Nemad - Teacher & Students
January 1, 2019 - Present
Produced animated educational infographic visuals, supporting instruction-focused visual communication for teacher-and-student learning content.
University Lecturer at University of Guilan
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Lectured in digital illustration and related motion/animation topics as part of higher-education teaching responsibilities.
Digital Illustrator at Nemad - Teacher & Students
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Created and produced animated educational infographic content as a digital illustrator to support teaching and learning. Developed visual elements that helped explain educational topics clearly through motion-friendly infographic design.
Digital Illustrator at Inheritance Law Education (Animated Educational Infographic)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Created illustrated educational assets for an animated infographic series explaining inheritance law topics using clear visual communication.
University Lecturer at Azad University, Tehran Central
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Delivered teaching responsibilities in digital illustration and graphic design-related instruction during the stated period.
Lead Digital Illustrator at Az To Miporsand Educational TV Quiz Show Series
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Created educational visual content for a TV quiz show series, translating concepts into clear digital illustration styles and supporting visual storytelling for broadcast segments.
Independent Digital Illustrator & Motion Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2005 - Present
Provided digital illustration, infographic design, and motion design for educational and media projects. Developed visual storytelling assets for animation and digital learning, including educational infographic animations and visual development for TV/digital quiz and learning formats. Worked as a lead creator for illustration-heavy deliverables and as a director/digital illustrator for animated environmental and legal education infographics.
Independent Digital Illustrator & Motion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2005 - Present
Freelance digital illustration and motion design work across educational and media contexts, producing visual storytelling assets such as educational illustrations, infographics, and motion graphics for digital learning and broadcast.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Illustration at Azad University, Tehran Central
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design at Azad University, Tehran Central
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Founding Member — Iranian Motion Graphic Designers Association (IMGDA)
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
Jury Member — Tehran International Animation Biennial
January 1, 2017 - August 10, 2026
Jury Member — National Iranian TV Animation Festival
January 1, 2018 - August 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other