I am a gameplay and cinematic animator graduating from Staffordshire University with experience in hand-keyed and motion capture animation workflows. Skilled in Maya and MotionBuilder for character and creature animation, alongside Unreal Engine 5 for gameplay implementation, including animation blueprints and state machines. Passionate about creating responsive and expressive character animation for games.

Mustafa Abdi

I am a gameplay and cinematic animator graduating from Staffordshire University with experience in hand-keyed and motion capture animation workflows. Skilled in Maya and MotionBuilder for character and creature animation, alongside Unreal Engine 5 for gameplay implementation, including animation blueprints and state machines. Passionate about creating responsive and expressive character animation for games.

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I am a gameplay and cinematic animator graduating from Staffordshire University with experience in hand-keyed and motion capture animation workflows. Skilled in Maya and MotionBuilder for character and creature animation, alongside Unreal Engine 5 for gameplay implementation, including animation blueprints and state machines. Passionate about creating responsive and expressive character animation for games.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Customer Service Advisor at Boots Head Office
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Improved teamwork and communication; practiced punctuality and professional customer handling; liaised with colleagues to solve customer queries; followed company policy and procedures.
Project Manager at Ailuna and 4WardFutures (College work experience week)
April 25, 2022 - April 29, 2022
Led a student group to create a game that promotes environmental awareness; assigned roles, synchronized tasks, and addressed questions; prepared documentation for clients; project nominated for 4wardFutures sustainability exhibition.

Education

BSc (Honours) in Computer Games Design with Animation at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2023 - April 5, 2026
Level 3 course in Games, Animation and VFX at The Sheffield College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BSc (Honours) Computer Games Design with Animation at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2023 - April 5, 2026
Level 3 course in Games, Animation and VFX at The Sheffield College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BSc (Honours) Computer Games Design with Animation at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2023 - July 7, 2026
Level 3 course in Games, Animation and VFX at The Sheffield College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Nextgen AIM awards – Distinction
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Introduction to animation – Distinction
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Nextgen AIM awards – Distinction (first and second year)
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet