I’m Salma, a 2D artist and film director working across animation and video games. I graduated from the High Cinema Institute and have worked as a Storyboard & Animatic Artist, Concept Artist, Background Artist, and 2D Game Artist on multiple projects. My graduation film, which I directed and animated, has received three awards and screened at international festivals. I also hold a diploma in music from the Cairo Conservatoire, shaping my approach to visual rhythm, pacing, and emotional storytelling.

Salma Orabi

I’m Salma, a 2D artist and film director working across animation and video games. I graduated from the High Cinema Institute and have worked as a Storyboard & Animatic Artist, Concept Artist, Background Artist, and 2D Game Artist on multiple projects. My graduation film, which I directed and animated, has received three awards and screened at international festivals. I also hold a diploma in music from the Cairo Conservatoire, shaping my approach to visual rhythm, pacing, and emotional storytelling.

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I’m Salma, a 2D artist and film director working across animation and video games.
I graduated from the High Cinema Institute and have worked as a Storyboard & Animatic Artist, Concept Artist, Background Artist, and 2D Game Artist on multiple projects.

My graduation film, which I directed and animated, has received three awards and screened at international festivals. I also hold a diploma in music from the Cairo Conservatoire, shaping my approach to visual rhythm, pacing, and emotional storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist / Concept Artist at Freelance via Upwork
December 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Created storyboards and concept art for various clients; designed character concepts and visual assets.
2D Game Artist at Gamivize Studio
August 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Designed UI elements, characters, props, backgrounds for an in-development game project. Created concept art and visual assets for game style and layout.
Mobile App Character Designer at Cooler Sheep
June 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Character design and created character poses in Adobe Illustrator.
Line-Art Background Artist at Loop Graduation Film (Award-winning)
December 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Line-art backgrounds for a graduation film.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Animation at Academy Of Art - High Cinema Institute
August 13, 2020 - February 3, 2025
Bachelor Degree in Animation at Academy of Art - High Cinema Institute
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Diploma in Music at Academy of Art - Cairo Conservatoire
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet