I’m a motion designer and video editor with 5+ years of experience creating storytelling-driven animations, social media videos, and high-quality 2D compositing for brands and studios. I’ve worked across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Europe, and the US, focusing on short-form, trend-aware content that grabs attention and keeps audiences engaged. I enjoy taking projects from creative direction to final delivery—handling editing, compositing, lighting, and VFX integration while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Alongside professional work, I also teach After Effects and motion graphics to scholarship students, which strengthens my communication and helps me continuously improve how I approach motion design problem-solving.…

Shady Atef Mohamed

I’m a motion designer and video editor with 5+ years of experience creating storytelling-driven animations, social media videos, and high-quality 2D compositing for brands and studios. I’ve worked across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Europe, and the US, focusing on short-form, trend-aware content that grabs attention and keeps audiences engaged. I enjoy taking projects from creative direction to final delivery—handling editing, compositing, lighting, and VFX integration while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Alongside professional work, I also teach After Effects and motion graphics to scholarship students, which strengthens my communication and helps me continuously improve how I approach motion design problem-solving.…

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I’m a motion designer and video editor with 5+ years of experience creating storytelling-driven animations, social media videos, and high-quality 2D compositing for brands and studios. I’ve worked across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Europe, and the US, focusing on short-form, trend-aware content that grabs attention and keeps audiences engaged.

I enjoy taking projects from creative direction to final delivery—handling editing, compositing, lighting, and VFX integration while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Alongside professional work, I also teach After Effects and motion graphics to scholarship students, which strengthens my communication and helps me continuously improve how I approach motion design problem-solving.

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Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphic Designer / Video Editor at Turrino Advertising
February 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026
Produced high-performing digital content for a UAE-based marketing agency, creating creative videos, viral Reels, and motion graphics optimized for social media growth. Specialized in trend-driven editing and storytelling for short-form engagement. Led campaign creative execution for brands including Zulekha Hospital and Strings, improving brand presence and audience interaction.
2D Compositor at Samawah-Toon Studio
April 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
2D Compositor for an animation studio based in Riyadh/Cairo; Compositing scenes for a 2D Animation Series called “Assaf”; Setting-up the Final look, lighting, VFX, Camera movements, etc.; Working on a large, long-term project with a massive team of top-tier artists in the Middle East.
Motion Designer / Video Editor / 2D Compositor at Asmara Agency (Remote)
November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Created motion graphics and video content for advertising campaigns and social media, including work for major Saudi governmental entities. Composited 2D animation shots with lighting, VFX, and camera movement setup to support final delivery.
Motion Designer & Video Editor / 2D Compositor at Asmara Agency
November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Full-time Motion Designer and 2D Compositor for an advertising agency; Creating motion graphic videos for social media and clients such as the Saudi Arabian government; Compositing shots for 2D Animation videos: setting up lighting, VFX, camera movements, etc.
Motion Graphics Instructor (Freelance) at Information Technology Institute (ITI)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Teach Adobe After Effects and motion graphics to scholarship students through lectures, practical workshops, and project-based training.
Motion Graphics Instructor at Information Technology Institute (ITI)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance Motion Graphics Instructor teaching After Effects and Motion Graphics to ITI students, part of a Ministry scholarship program.
Motion Graphic Designer / Video Editor at Almdrasa
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Full-time Motion Designer and Video Editor for a learning platform providing programming courses; Responsible for courses production including Video Editing, Sound Refinement, Illustration, and Animation; Used different software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Audition; Our courses reached +30K hours of content with +11K students on the platform.
Motion Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Noory Books
October 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Produced animated video content for a children-focused digital books platform from ideation and storyboarding through final animation and delivery. Adapted content to multiple formats including HD video, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. Contributed to a growing library spanning thousands of titles and millions of reading sessions.
Motion Graphic Designer at Noory Books
October 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Freelance Motion Designer for an online platform providing e-books and different services for children; Worked with the team on different project stages from ideation and storyboarding to final render; Adapting videos for different dimensions such as HD and Reel for TikTok and Instagram; Library includes +2K books, +450 audiobooks, and +6M reading sessions.
Motion Graphic Designer at Upwork
April 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance Motion and Graphic Designer on Upwork (and different platforms); Earned Upwork Badge as Rising Talent; Worked with clients from the US, Germany, UAE, SA, and more.

Education

Intensive Training Program (ITP) - Motion Graphics at Information Technology Institute (ITI)
November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Information Engineering (specialization in Deep Learning & AI) at University of Science and Technology - Zewail City
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science – Communication & Information Engineering at University of Science and Technology (Zewail City)
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2020
Intensive Training Program – Motion Graphics at Information Technology Institute (ITI)
November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Motion Graphics Certificate
November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level