I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer with 15+ years of experience across animation, fine art, graphic design, and videography. I'm an award-winning animation director with international recognition, known for blending animation, design, and storytelling into visually compelling projects. I create cohesive, high-impact work across film, publishing, and digital media, taking ideas from concept to finished product through art direction, production, and narrative development.

Sara Namjoo

I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer with 15+ years of experience across animation, fine art, graphic design, and videography. I'm an award-winning animation director with international recognition, known for blending animation, design, and storytelling into visually compelling projects. I create cohesive, high-impact work across film, publishing, and digital media, taking ideas from concept to finished product through art direction, production, and narrative development.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer with 15+ years of experience across animation, fine art, graphic design, and videography. I’m an award-winning animation director with international recognition, known for blending animation, design, and storytelling into visually compelling projects.

I create cohesive, high-impact work across film, publishing, and digital media, taking ideas from concept to finished product through art direction, production, and narrative development.

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Language

English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Multimedia Creator at American Vegan Society
February 1, 2025 - Present
Create multimedia content, lead art direction, animation, and video editing; manage media creation.
Senior Art Director & Main Illustrator at Miloo and Friends Publishing
July 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Art direction and main illustration for publishing projects; oversee visual branding.
Social Media Content Provider at Daf Daf Music Production LLC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produce and manage social media content for music production company.
Writer, Director, Producer, Character Designer at In Background Animation (Stars in the Rain)
January 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced; character designer for the short animated film Stars in the Rain.
Writer, Director, Producer, Character Designer at Dress for a Party
January 1, 2014 - October 21, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced; character designer for the 70-minute animated feature.
Writer, Director, Producer, Character Designer at Iranian Lullabies
January 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced; character designer for the 13-part animated musical TV series.
Writer, Director, Producer, Character Designer at The Soul & The Rain
January 1, 2011 - October 21, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced; character designer for the short animated film.
Writer, Director, Producer, Character Designer at The Rock
January 1, 2008 - October 21, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced; character designer for the short animated film.
Writer, Director, Producer, Character Designer at Dream's Keys
January 1, 2007 - October 21, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced; character designer for the short animated film.
Writer, Director, Producer at DEMO (Short Documentary)
January 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Wrote, directed, produced; documentary project.
Video Editor at Freelancer / Self-Employed (Iran & Turkey)
January 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Freelance video editing on contract projects for various clients.
Art Director & Graphic Designer at Nanova Pro
January 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025
Art direction and graphic design for Nanova Pro branding and campaigns.
Art Director & Graphic Designer at ARTROOM Agency
January 1, 2010 - October 21, 2025
Art direction and graphic design for multiple client projects.
Art Director at NAMA Advertising Agency
January 1, 2003 - October 21, 2025
Art direction for advertising campaigns.
Illustrator at Miloo and Friends LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Illustration work for a children’s book series.
Illustrator at KFP Publishing
January 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Creator & Illustrator for multiple children’s books and pop-up books.
Illustrator at Khaneh Adabiat Publishing
January 1, 2005 - October 21, 2025
Creator & Illustrator for educational pop-up books.
Illustrator at Khane Adabia Publishing
January 1, 2004 - October 21, 2025
Educational pop-up books for children.
Illustrator at Rahnama Publishing
January 1, 2003 - October 21, 2025
Children’s book illustrating for English alphabet learning.
Illustrator at KFP Publishing
January 1, 2007 - October 21, 2025
Creator & Illustrator for pop-up books series for children under 8.
Illustrator at Khaneh Adabiat Publishing
January 1, 2004 - October 21, 2025
Pop-Up Books Series for Children under 4.
Illustrator at Rahnama Publishing
January 1, 2003 - October 21, 2025
Book for teaching English alphabet.
Art Instructor at IYCS Institute
January 1, 2013 - Present
Art instructor for Creativity Movie Editing.
Animation Lecturer at College of Culture & Art Online Courses (Shiraz)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lecturer for Script Writing for Short Animation.
Animation Instructor at College of Culture & Art Online Courses (Shiraz)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Instructor for basic 2D and 3D animation techniques.
Video Editor and Graphic Designer at Swerve TV
July 1, 2025 - Present
Edit video content, design graphics, and support multimedia production for TV network; ensures brand-consistent storytelling and high production value.
Senior Art Director & Main Illustrator at Miloo and Friends Publishing
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Led art direction and produced main illustrations for the children's book series; established visual style, character design, and publishing assets.
Freelance Multimedia Designer at International Clients
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022
Delivered multimedia design services for diverse international clients, covering animation, illustration, graphics, and video assets.
Writer / Director / Producer / Character Designer at Stars in the Rain
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Wrote, directed, produced; designed characters for the short animated film.
Writer / Director / Producer / Character Designer at Dress for a Party (Animated Feature)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Wrote, directed, produced; created character designs and contributed to the animation pipeline.
Writer / Director / Producer / Character Designer at Iranian Lullabies (13-Part Animated Musical Series)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Wrote, directed, produced; designed characters for an animated musical series.
Writer / Director / Producer / Character Designer at The Soul & The Rain
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Wrote, directed, produced; designed characters for the short animated film.
Writer / Director / Producer / Character Designer at A Painting Story
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Wrote, directed, produced; designed characters for the short animated film.
Writer / Director / Producer / Character Designer at The Rock
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Wrote, directed, produced; designed characters for the short animated film.
Writer / Director / Producer / Character Designer at Dream’s Keys
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Wrote, directed, produced; designed characters for the short animated film.
Freelance Video Editor (Short & Long-form) at Freelance / USA
January 1, 2023 - Present
Edited and produced short- and long-form video content for various clients; managed post-production workflows.
Video Promotion Designer at Daf Daf Production
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Designed video promotions and promotional materials for Daf Daf Production.
Writer / Director / Producer / Editor at Bambak Food Brand
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Created and edited TV commercials; contributed to production and storytelling.
Writer / Director / Producer / Editor at Mohsen Namjoo
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Wrote, directed, produced; edited music video.
TV Commercial at Nanova Chemical Brand
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Participated in the production of a TV commercial.
TV Commercial at Robod Motor Racing
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Participated in the production of a TV commercial.
Graphic Designer at American Vegan Society
February 1, 2025 - Present
Graphic design and branding support for organizational communications.
Graphic Designer at Swerve TV
July 1, 2025 - Present
Graphic design and visual production support for on-air and digital assets.
Art Director & Illustrator at Miloo and Friends
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Art direction and illustration for publishing projects; oversaw visual style and character design.
Illustrator at Miloo and Friends Children’s Book Series
January 1, 2022 - Present
Illustrated children’s book series; contributed to visual storytelling.
Illustrator at Who Am I (Unpublished)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Illustrated project based in Ankara.
Illustrator at Lost Hippo (Unpublished)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Illustrated project; unpublished work.
Illustrator at School First Day
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Illustrated published work.
Creator & Illustrator at Pop-Up Children’s Book Series KFP Publishing
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Created and illustrated a pop-up children's book series.
Illustrator at Rahnama Publishing, Tehran
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Children’s alphabet book illustrator.

Education

master in art at TMU
October 2, 2000 - October 2, 2003
Master of Arts in Animation at Tarbiat Modares University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Fine Art at Alzara University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor of Graphic Design at ART & Culture Organization
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Master of Art at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization