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Hi, I’m Saif E. Yehia. I’m a 2D animator and motion designer based in Cairo with over five years of experience creating commercial animation, character design, and advertising content. I’ve led animation teams at Cairo studios and international productions, with deep expertise in Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D. I approach storytelling with a film-school mindset, focusing on rhythm, clarity, and delivering polished work on tight deadlines.…Hi, I’m Saif E. Yehia. I’m a 2D animator and motion designer based in Cairo with over five years of experience creating commercial animation, character design, and advertising content. I’ve led animation teams at Cairo studios and international productions, with deep expertise in Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D. I approach storytelling with a film-school mindset, focusing on rhythm, clarity, and delivering polished work on tight deadlines.

Saif E. Yehia

2D Animator, Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Saif E. Yehia. I’m a 2D animator and motion designer based in Cairo with over five years of experience creating commercial animation, character design, and advertising content. I’ve led animation teams at Cairo studios and international productions, with deep expertise in Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D. I approach storytelling with a film-school mindset, focusing on rhythm, clarity, and delivering polished work on tight deadlines.…Hi, I’m Saif E. Yehia. I’m a 2D animator and motion designer based in Cairo with over five years of experience creating commercial animation, character design, and advertising content. I’ve led animation teams at Cairo studios and international productions, with deep expertise in Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D. I approach storytelling with a film-school mindset, focusing on rhythm, clarity, and delivering polished work on tight deadlines.

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Hi, I’m Saif E. Yehia. I’m a 2D animator and motion designer based in Cairo with over five years of experience creating commercial animation, character design, and advertising content.

I’ve led animation teams at Cairo studios and international productions, with deep expertise in Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D. I approach storytelling with a film-school mindset, focusing on rhythm, clarity, and delivering polished work on tight deadlines.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Intermediate

Language

English

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Arabic

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Work Experience

Lead Animator & Compositor at Tahalip Studio

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Led 2D animation and compositing as the studio's 2D lead, overseeing the animation production pipeline. Managed a team to execute 3 commercial advertisements under tight deadlines, coordinating with art directors and clients while leveraging the Adobe Suite to ensure cohesive visuals.

Animator at Nady Studio

August 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Produced a 1.5‑minute animated video for Saudi Vision 2030 and a 30‑second 2D animation for VYEPTI Medical Company. Created character poses and effects; used Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate; oversaw final assembly for cohesive delivery.

Animator & Editing / Compositing Director at Bird Eye Production

November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Led 2D animation and compositing for a music video using Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. Collaborated with the full creative team to achieve the final visual product.

Freelance Animator, Motion Designer & Director at Various Clients

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Freelance work for diverse clients (2020–2024), including EL MOE Band (2020) where I directed and storyboarded a full comic‑style music video; an Advertisement Agency (2021) where I created storyboards for multiple ad campaigns; and AGYA, Istanbul (2024) where I led animation, compositing, sound design, and art direction for an international production.

Assistant Director at Live+ Series

November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022

Assisted directing on Egyptian series including 'Live Show' and 'El-Nehaya'. Managed on-set logistics, schedules, and coordination between the director, cast, and production team.

Marketing Intern at Contact Financial Holding

August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Executed social media campaigns to grow brand visibility; created and curated platform content. Analyzed campaign metrics and provided optimization recommendations.

Graphic Designer — Poster & Album Art at Various Clients

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Designed posters for film and music albums, applying strong design principles. Worked closely with clients using Adobe Creative Suite to deliver high-quality visual assets.