Hi, I’m Md Ariful Islam, a creative director and animation specialist with over 25 years of experience shaping motion graphics, 3D animation, AR, and digital content for global brands. I founded and scaled a creative studio, delivering 500+ motion graphics projects and 25+ AR/mobile app presentations. I excel at storytelling, design systems, and exploring AI workflows to boost creativity and efficiency. Beyond the studio, I mentor junior artists, foster cross-functional collaboration, and build commercially successful creative products. My work ranges from award-winning animation to AR publishing, including Bangladesh’s first AR children’s book. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving creative landscape.

Md Ariful Islam

Hi, I’m Md Ariful Islam, a creative director and animation specialist with over 25 years of experience shaping motion graphics, 3D animation, AR, and digital content for global brands. I founded and scaled a creative studio, delivering 500+ motion graphics projects and 25+ AR/mobile app presentations. I excel at storytelling, design systems, and exploring AI workflows to boost creativity and efficiency. Beyond the studio, I mentor junior artists, foster cross-functional collaboration, and build commercially successful creative products. My work ranges from award-winning animation to AR publishing, including Bangladesh’s first AR children’s book. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving creative landscape.

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Hi, I’m Md Ariful Islam, a creative director and animation specialist with over 25 years of experience shaping motion graphics, 3D animation, AR, and digital content for global brands. I founded and scaled a creative studio, delivering 500+ motion graphics projects and 25+ AR/mobile app presentations. I excel at storytelling, design systems, and exploring AI workflows to boost creativity and efficiency.

Beyond the studio, I mentor junior artists, foster cross-functional collaboration, and build commercially successful creative products. My work ranges from award-winning animation to AR publishing, including Bangladesh’s first AR children’s book. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving creative landscape.

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Language

English
Fluent
Bengali
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Character Artist & Seller at CGTrader
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and monetized 30+ stylized 3D characters, purchased by animation studios and animators.
3D Character Artist & Seller at CGTrader
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and monetized 30+ stylized 3D characters, purchased by Animation studios and animators.
3D Character Artist & Seller at CGTrader
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and monetized 30+ stylized 3D characters, purchased by animation studios and animators.
3D Character Artist & Seller at CGTrader
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and monetized 30+ stylized 3D characters, purchased by animation studios and animators. Active on CGTrader since 2022.
Founder at AmarRanna
December 31, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Built a platform connecting 100+ housewives to a digital marketplace to create opportunities for them to sell their cooking; delivered end-to-end UI/UX design, basic app functionality, and grassroots marketing. Paused due to funding shortages for delivery logistics, despite proven demand and social acclaim.
Founder at AmarRanna
December 31, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Built a platform to connected 100+ housewives to a digital marketplace to create opportunities for them to sell their best cooking. UI/UX design, basic app functionality, and grassroots marketing. Paused due to funding shortages for delivery logistics.
Founder at AmarRanna
January 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Built a platform to connect 100+ housewives to a digital marketplace to create opportunities for them to sell their cooking; led UI/UX design, basic app functionality, and grassroots marketing. Paused due to funding shortages for delivery logistics.
Founder at AmarRanna
January 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Founded AmarRanna to connect 100+ housewives to a digital marketplace enabling home-cooked meal sales; provided end-to-end UI/UX design, basic app functionality, and grassroots marketing. Paused due to funding shortages for delivery logistics.
Founder at AmarRanna
January 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Founded AmarRanna (2016–2018) in Dhaka; built a platform connecting 100+ housewives to a digital marketplace to sell home-cooked food. Led UI/UX design, basic app functionality, and grassroots marketing.
Chief Animator at Motion Maker Communication
December 31, 2016 - September 17, 2025
Directed and led animation for Bangladesh’s first 48-minute 3D film, The Adventure of Sinbad (NTV), increasing viewer engagement by 40% and reducing production time by 30%. Created 50+ animated explainer videos for antibiotics and drugs, improving Healthcare Professional understanding by 40% (post-campaign survey). Reduced production time by 25% through templating After Effects presets for recurring drug campaigns.
Chief Animator at Motion Maker Communication
December 31, 2016 - September 15, 2025
Directed and Led animation for Bangladesh’s first 48-minute 3D film, “The Adventure of Sinbad” (NTV), increasing viewer engagement by 40% and reduced production time by 30%. Created 50+ animated explainer videos for antibiotics, and drugs, improving HCP (Healthcare Professional) understanding by 40% (post-campaign survey). Reduced production time by 25% by templating AE presets for recurring drug campaigns.
Founder at AmarRanna
September 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018
Built a platform connecting 100+ housewives to a digital marketplace (avg. monthly income: 8,000 BDT); recognized by 10+ Bangladeshi women leaders for social impact; suspended operations due to underfunded logistics despite validated demand.
Founder & Creative Director at Circle Advertising
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founded and led Circle Advertising since 2016, directing creative strategy and production. Delivered 500+ motion graphics projects for clients including Reckitt Benckiser (BD), Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, Emami BD, Perfetti Van Melle, and Banglalink. Oversaw 25+ mobile app and AR product presentation projects for Eskayef Pharmaceuticals and Radiant Pharma. Developed the augmented reality Children’s Book — first of its kind in Bangladesh — with 10,000+ copies sold. Trained and mentored junior artists, with former mentees now contributing to IFAD Multiproduct, NTV, and Asiatic JWT.
Founder & Creative Director at Circle Advertising
January 1, 2016 - Present
Delivered 500+ motion graphics projects for clients including Reckitt Benckiser (BD), Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, Emami BD, Perfetti Van Melle, Banglalink, etc. Delivered 25+ mobile app and AR product presentation projects for Eskayef Pharmaceuticals & Radiant Pharma. Developed Augmented Reality Children’s Book (First in Bangladesh) with 10,000+ copies sold. Trained junior artists, with mentees now working at IFAD Multiproduct, NTV, Asiatic JWT, etc.
Chief Animator at Motion Maker Communication
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025
Directed and led animation for Bangladesh’s first 48-minute 3D film, The Adventure of Sinbad (NTV); increased viewer engagement by 40% and reduced production time by 30%. Created 50+ animated explainer videos for antibiotics and drugs, improving Healthcare Professional understanding by 40%. Reduced production time by 25% by templating AE presets for recurring drug campaigns.
Founder & Creative Director at Circle Advertising
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founder and Creative Director delivering 500+ motion graphics projects for clients like Reckitt Benckiser (BD), Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, Emami BD, Perfetti Van Melle, Banglalink, etc. Delivered 25+ mobile app/AR product presentations and developed Augmented Reality Children’s Book (First in Bangladesh; 10,000+ copies sold). Trained junior artists, with mentees now working at IFAD Multiproduct, NTV, Asiatic JWT, and more.
Chief Animator at Motion Maker Communication
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025
Directed and led animation for Bangladesh’s first 48-minute 3D film, The Adventure of Sinbad (NTV), increasing viewer engagement by 40% and reducing production time by 30%. Created 50+ animated explainer videos for antibiotics and drugs, improving healthcare professional understanding by 40% (post-campaign survey). Reduced production time by 25% by templating After Effects presets for recurring drug campaigns.
Founder & Creative Director at Circle Advertising
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founder and Creative Director at Circle Advertising. Responsible for leading the creative direction and production of 500+ motion graphics projects for clients such as Reckitt Benckiser (BD), Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, Emami BD, Perfetti Van Melle, Banglalink, and more. Delivered 25+ mobile app/AR product presentation projects for Eskayef Pharmaceuticals & Radiant Pharma Ltd. Developed Augmented Reality Children’s Book (First in Bangladesh) with 10,000+ copies sold. Trained junior artists, with mentees now working at IFAD Multiproduct, NTV, Asiatic JWT, etc.
Chief Animator at Motion Maker Communication
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025
Directed and led Bangladesh’s first 48-minute 3D film, The Adventure of Sinbad (NTV); produced 50+ animated explainer videos for antibiotics and drugs, improving healthcare professional understanding and engagement. Created templates to reduce production time.
Founder & Creative Director at Circle Advertising
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founder & Creative Director at Circle Advertising since 2016, leading numerous motion graphics projects for global brands including Reckitt Benckiser (BD), Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, Emami BD, Perfetti Van Melle and Banglalink. Built AR product presentations and an Augmented Reality children’s book. Trained junior artists, with mentees now contributing to IFAD Multiproduct, NTV, Asiatic JWT, among others.
Chief Animator at Motion Maker Communication
March 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Directed Bangladesh’s first 48-minute 3D film The Adventure of Sinbad (NTV); produced 50+ animated explainer videos for antibiotics/drugs, improving healthcare professional understanding by 40%; reduced production time by 25% via standardized After Effects presets.
Animation Supervisor at Aura Animation
December 31, 2009 - September 17, 2025
Delivered 100+ motion graphics projects for local clients; supervised and provided technical support to production teams.
Animation Supervisor at Aura Animation
December 31, 2009 - September 15, 2025
Delivered 100+ motion graphics projects for local clients. Supervise & provide technical support or graphic arts technicians to production team.
Animation Supervisor at Aura Animation
January 1, 2009 - September 15, 2025
Delivered 100+ motion graphics projects; supervised & provided technical support to production team.
Animation Supervisor at Aura Animation
January 1, 2009 - September 15, 2025
Delivered 100+ motion graphics projects for local clients. Supervised and provided technical support to production team and graphic arts technicians.
Animation Supervisor at Aura Animation
January 1, 2009 - September 15, 2025
Delivered 100+ motion graphics projects; supervised and provided technical support to production teams, ensuring high-quality output for local clients.
Animation Supervisor at Aura Animation
January 1, 2007 - December 1, 2009
Produced 100+ motion graphics projects, consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards; led and troubleshot production for 5+ technicians, improving workflow continuity.
3D Animator at Soft Edge
December 31, 2006 - September 17, 2025
Developed 3D character, set, props, texturing, rigging, animation, and rendering; built working knowledge of essential animation production tools.
3D Animator at Soft Edge
December 31, 2006 - September 15, 2025
Developed 3d character, set, props, texturing, rigging, animation & rendering using digital tools for Developed working knowledge of necessary animation production tools.
3D Animator at Soft Edge
January 1, 2006 - September 15, 2025
Developed 3D character, set, props, texturing, rigging, animation & rendering using digital tools; gained working knowledge of necessary animation production tools.
3D Animator at Soft Edge
January 1, 2006 - September 15, 2025
Developed 3D character, set, props, textures, rigging, animation, and rendering using digital tools. Built working knowledge of core animation production tools.
3D Animator at Soft Edge
January 1, 2006 - September 15, 2025
Developed 3D characters, sets, props, texturing, rigging, animation, and rendering; built foundational animation production skills.
3D Animator at Soft Edge
April 1, 2001 - December 1, 2006
Created 3D characters, sets, props, rigs, and rendered assets across 20+ assignments; strengthened speed, accuracy, and end-to-end asset development capability.

Education

Diploma in Multimedia & Animation (Partial) at Arena Multimedia
March 1, 1999 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Commerce at National University of Bangladesh
November 1, 1996 - November 30, 1998

Qualifications

Diploma in Multimedia & Animation (Partial)
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Google Cloud: Prompt Engineering Guide
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
AI Boost Bites: Prompting like a Pro with Google Workspace
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
AI and Generative AI for Video Content Creation
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Prompt Design in Vertex AI
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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    Built a platform to connected 100+ housewives to a digital marketplace

    Built a platform to connect 100+ housewives to a digital marketplace to create opportunities for them to sell their best cooking.
    Recognized by prominent Bangladeshi women leaders like Sultana Kamal (Bangladeshi human rights activist), Faija Ansari (Head of Human Resources – UNDP) and popular Bangladeshi model and presenter Sharmin Lucky.
    Developed end-to-end solutions: UI/UX design, basic app functionality, and grassroots marketing.

    3D Character Artist & Seller | CGTrader

    https://www.twine.net/signin | Active Since Mar 2022
    Created and monetised 30+ stylised 3D characters, purchased by Animation studios and animators.

    50+ animated explainer videos for Healthcare Professional

    Created 50+ animated explainer videos for antibiotics and drugs, improving HCP (Healthcare Professional) understanding by 40% (post-campaign survey).
    Delivered 25+ mobile app, AR product presentation projects for Eskayef Pharmaceuticals & Radiant Phar. ltd.
    Reduced production time by 25% by templating AE presets for recurring drug campaigns.

    Augmented Reality Children Book (First in Bangladesh | 10,000+ copies sold)

    • Pioneered Bangladesh’s first augmented reality children’s book, introducing interactive
    print storytelling to the local market.
    • Achieved 10,000+ copies sold, demonstrating strong commercial demand for an
    innovative AR publishing concept.

    The Adventure of Montu Mia

    This project was my first commercial work experience and a significant milestone in my career. I worked on The Adventure of Montu Mia, which was the first 3D cartoon animated film produced in Bangladesh. The project began in 2001 and was a pioneering effort in South Asia’s 3D animation landscape.
    As a junior animator, I joined the team at a time when there was a severe shortage of skilled 3D artists in the region. This presented a unique opportunity for hands-on learning, as I was able to dive directly into production work. My responsibilities included creating 3D models and animating scenes for the film. I used software such as 3D Studio Max and Cuiraslabs Poser to rig and animate the characters, which included the film’s protagonist, Montu Mia, a character designed to resonate with a local audience. This experience was invaluable, allowing me to develop foundational skills in 3D animation, character rigging, and rendering. The project was featured in prominent publications like Prothom Alo and Projonmo.com, highlighting its pioneering status in the country’s emerging digital media industry. I am incredibly proud to have been part of this historic project, which laid the groundwork for future animation efforts in the region.
    This project was my first commercial work experience and a significant milestone in my career. I worked on The Adventure of Montu Mia, which was the first 3D cartoon animated film produced in Bangladesh. The project began in 2001 and was a pioneering effort in South Asia’s 3D animation landscape. As a junior animator, I joined the team at a time when there was a severe shortage of skilled 3D artists in the region. This presented a unique opportunity for hands-on learning, as I was able to dive directly into production work. My responsibilities included creating 3D models and animating scenes for the film. I used software such as 3D Studio Max and Cuiraslabs Poser to rig and animate the characters, which included the film’s protagonist, Montu Mia, a character designed to resonate with a local audience. This experience was invaluable, allowing me to develop foundational skills in 3D animation, character rigging, and rendering. The project was featured in prominent publications like Prothom Alo and Projonmo.com, highlighting its pioneering status in the country’s emerging digital media industry. I am incredibly proud to have been part of this historic project, which laid the groundwork for future animation efforts in the region.
    Skills: Animation · Video Editing & Compositing · Research and Development (R&D) · 3D Rendering

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