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I am a multidisciplinary creative professional with over a decade of experience in art direction, set design, and 2D Animation Artist for television, combined with emerging expertise in UX design and front-end development. My career began in animation and visual storytelling, where I directed award-winning projects and designed immersive environments for renowned TV shows. Over the years, I’ve mastered a wide range of skills—from 2D animation and motion graphics to concept development and AI-assisted design. Recently, I have expanded my focus to digital product design, completing the Google UX Design and Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificates. What sets me apart is my ability to blend artistic vision with technical proficiency, creating user-centric designs that are both functional and visually compelling.
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Work Experience
Set Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024Designed and remade sets for historical and interview segments in documentaries and TV shows. Created visually complementary and enriching environments for productions such as documentaries on Iranian music history and the life of Amir-Abbas Hoveyda.
Set Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Led set design for documentary exploring Iranian music history, crafting period-appropriate sets with props and elements from warehouse. Responsible for multiple interview segment designs.
AI Artist at Manoto TV
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Enhanced narrative by remaking images depicting real events in Iran using AI tools for a TV show aired during the Persian New Year.
Set Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Created sets that visually complemented storytelling for a documentary on the life of Amir-Abbas Hoveyda, enriching the viewer's experience with historically accurate environments.
Art Director at Manoto TV
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022Headed the art department for comedy sketch show series 3 and 4. Designed and implemented over 100 sets, managed budget and team, collaborated with production to ensure aesthetic quality, and delivered on tight schedules.
2D Animation Director & Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Directed and designed 2D animation segments in a miniseries retelling Persian fairy tales using multiple animation techniques including sand illustration and rod puppetry.
Production Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Contributed to the Iranian satirical puppet show 'Shabakeh Nim' by developing ideas, designing, and executing sets under high-budget and tight deadlines.
Director/Character & Environment Artist at Manoto TV
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Designed and directed 2D cut-out animation adaptations and historical documentary animations, collaborating with historians and using footage from the British Museum to ensure authenticity.
TV Motion Graphic Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2011 - March 31, 2013Designed title sequences, typography, idents, and promos contributing to the visual identity and promotional success of TV programs.
Co-Director at Independent, London
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Co-directed a stop-motion short animation based on an Iranian folk tale using clay modeling and innovative techniques resulting in a culturally rich animation.
Background Designer/Environment Artist at Ifatasvir Arya Ltd, Tehran-London
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010Served as Environment Artist for cut-out animations portraying Iranian historical figures and for a 2D animation series. Worked on award-winning episodes broadcast in Iran.
Set Designer at Independent, Tehran
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Crafted sets for a short film adapting a novel that visually represented societal divisions and moral dilemmas, enhancing emotional depth and honoring the novel's themes.
Director / Environment & Character Artist at Iranian Young Cinema Society, Tehran
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Directed an experimental stop-motion graduation film using sand and digital post-production that won multiple international awards.
Set Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Designed and created sets for documentaries covering Iranian music history, utilizing warehouse props and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver authentic visuals.
AI Artist at Manoto TV
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Remade images depicting real events in Iran to enhance the narrative of a Nowruz TV show focusing on cultural and political themes, blending AI with artistic design.
Set Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Created sets that visually complemented a documentary about Amir-Abbas Hoveyda, integrating historical context to enrich storytelling.
Art Director at Manoto TV
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022Led art department for comedy sketch shows (Series 3 & 4), designed over 100 unique sets, managed budgets and teams, and innovated cost-effective solutions to meet tight production schedules.
2D Animation Director & Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Directed and designed 2D animation segments for a miniseries retelling Persian fairy tales using a mix of animation techniques including sand illustration and rod puppets.
Production Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Contributed to initial development, design, and execution of sets for a popular satirical comedy puppet show, managing high-budget productions under tight deadlines.
Director/Character & Environment Artist at Manoto TV
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Directed 2D cut-out animation adaptations and documentary animations, collaborating with historians and researchers to portray culturally and historically significant stories through animation.
TV Motion Graphic Designer at Manoto TV
January 1, 2011 - March 31, 2013Designed dynamic title sequences, typography, idents, and promos contributing to the visual identity and branding of numerous TV programs.
Co-Director at Self-Employed / Independent
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Co-directed a short stop-motion animation using clay model making, based on an Iranian folk tale, blending traditional storytelling with innovative animation techniques.
Background Designer/ Environment Artist at Ifatasvir Arya Ltd
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Worked as Environment Artist on cut-out animation series portraying prominent Iranian historical figures, contributing to award-winning episodes broadcast on national TV.
Background Designer / Environment Artist at Ifatasvir Arya Ltd
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Served as Environment Artist for 2D animation series which received award nominations for animation environment art.
Set Designer at Jaye Doost Jaye Doshman
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Designed underprivileged neighborhood sets for a short film adaptation aiming to reflect societal and moral themes portrayed in the novel by Sadegh Choubak.
Director / Environment & Character Artist at Iranian Young Cinema Society
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Directed and created award-winning stop-motion animation for graduation film, combining traditional techniques with digital post-production.
Illustrator/Book Cover Designer at Elmi Farhangi Publishing Co
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Illustrated children’s books and designed book covers, leading to the publication of several books.
Education
Professional Certificate at Meta
January 1, 2025 - August 5, 2025Professional Certificate at Google
June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024MA Animation Direction at Art University, Tehran
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005BA Textile Design at Dr Shariaty University, Tehran
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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