I’m Neha Arif, a Karachi-based Art Director and illustrator focused on bringing stories to life through strong visual storytelling across children’s books and animation. I work comfortably across 2D illustration, concept art, and 3D texturing—developing cohesive visuals from initial storyboards through finished assets.…

Neha Arif

I’m Neha Arif, a Karachi-based Art Director and illustrator focused on bringing stories to life through strong visual storytelling across children’s books and animation. I work comfortably across 2D illustration, concept art, and 3D texturing—developing cohesive visuals from initial storyboards through finished assets.…

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I’m Neha Arif, a Karachi-based Art Director and illustrator focused on bringing stories to life through strong visual storytelling across children’s books and animation. I work comfortably across 2D illustration, concept art, and 3D texturing—developing cohesive visuals from initial storyboards through finished assets.

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Language

English
Advanced
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Creative Illustrator at Digital Bee Studio
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Illustrated internationally recognised books to professional publishing standards. Managed and coordinated the creative team to ensure quality and timely project delivery.
2D Artist & 3D Texture Artist at Ingenuity Productions
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Produced concept art and storyboards for a 2D animated series. Created storyboards for a 3D animated feature film and developed 3D textures for characters and assets for film and series.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Paramount Books
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Created children’s book illustrations based on manuscripts and briefs. Managed book formatting and layout while maintaining visual consistency, and designed graphics/assets for print and digital content.
Visualiser at Express Tribune (Edtech)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Developed storyboards for educational videos, translating scripts into engaging visual sequences. Created visual concepts and artwork to support the animation production process.
Art Director
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Led visual development and maintained artistic consistency for short-film projects. Developed visual concepts and ensured cohesive style across the overall look and feel.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animation (Concept Art) at Iqra University (Main Campus)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Animation at Iqra University (Main Campus)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    Milo’s Magical Books
    Milo’s Magical Book is a children’s book concept that I created and illustrated, exploring character driven storytelling through expressive visuals, playful environments, and a warm, hand painted storybook style.…
    Mustafa-Animated Short Film
    A short film about an orphaned boy struggling to find a place for himself in a world that constantly pushes him aside. Despite facing hardship and loneliness, he finds the compassion to save an injured stray dog and give it the shelter and care he himself has always longed for.…