I am a self-motivated 2D animator passionate about breathing life into characters and crafting heartfelt stories through movement. My work blends traditional and digital techniques to create animation that feels heartfelt and full of emotion. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and storyboard artists to achieve appealing, story-driven motion, and I approach every project with care, patience, and creativity.

Sahar Golshahr

I am a self-motivated 2D animator passionate about breathing life into characters and crafting heartfelt stories through movement. My work blends traditional and digital techniques to create animation that feels heartfelt and full of emotion. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and storyboard artists to achieve appealing, story-driven motion, and I approach every project with care, patience, and creativity.

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I am a self-motivated 2D animator passionate about breathing life into characters and crafting heartfelt stories through movement. My work blends traditional and digital techniques to create animation that feels heartfelt and full of emotion. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and storyboard artists to achieve appealing, story-driven motion, and I approach every project with care, patience, and creativity.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Effects Animator (Remote) at Hoorakh Animation Studios
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Responsible for 2D effects animation in Toon Boom Harmony. Worked as part of a diverse international team on multiple global productions.
2D Animator at Inspired Animation Studio
August 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Worked on 2D animation for well-known TV series using Toon Boom Harmony.
Freelance 2D Animator & Character Designer at Freelancer (Upwork / Remote)
September 1, 2021 - Present
Ongoing freelance projects including character animation, effects animation, and color designs for international clients.
Freelance Animator at Independent Projects
November 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Worked on Zubaidah (Pakistan) for 2D Character Animation.
2D Effects Animator at Hoorakh Animation Studios
March 1, 2016 - November 30, 2018
Involved in effects and cleanup animation for TheLast Fiction and Jebeer short film using Adobe Flash CS5 and TV Paint.
2D Effects Animator at HooraKsh Animation Studios
October 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Responsible for 2D effects animation in Toon Boom Harmony. Worked as part of a diverse international team on multiple global productions.
2D Animator at Inspide Animation Studio
August 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Worked on traditional frame-by-frame animation for well-known TV series using Toon Boom Harmony.
Freelance 2D Animator & Character Designer at Upwork / Remote
September 1, 2021 - Present
Ongoing freelance projects including character animation, effects animation, and color designs for international clients.
Freelance Animator at Independent Projects
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
2D Character Animation for Autism Spectrum Campaign.
2D Effects Animator at HooraKsh Animation Studios
March 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018
2D effects and cleanup animation for TheLast Fiction and Jebeer short film using Adobe Flash CS5 and TV Paint.
2D Animator at Inspidea Animation Studio
August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Created 2D animation for well-known TV series using Toon Boom Harmony.
Freelance Animator & Character Designer at Freelance (Upwork / Remote)
September 1, 2021 - Present
Ongoing freelance projects including character animation, effects animation, and color design for international clients.
Freelance Animator at Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad (Pakistan)
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
2D Character Animator for a campaign.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in 3D Animation at UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
High School Diploma in Art at Conservatory N.Haghshenas (Mahdieh), Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor of Arts at UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Arts in 3D Animation at UCSI University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
High School Diploma in Art at Conservatory N. Haghshenas (Mahdieh)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE608 Rough Animation
    rough animation test I did at home by using InnerTommy characters