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Hi, I’m Sibi Aliyas Abuthahir, a highly creative and detail-oriented 2D artist with over a decade of experience in animation, game art, and comic book illustration. I specialize in building immersive environments, character design, storyboards, and concept art for multi-platform projects. I excel at turning ideas into visually compelling narratives that engage and delight audiences. I love collaborating with clients to realize bold visuals across development stages—from pre-production concepts to final art assets. Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Maya, I manage freelance projects end-to-end, ensuring brand alignment, timely delivery, and consistent quality across portfolios and client work.…Hi, I’m Sibi Aliyas Abuthahir, a highly creative and detail-oriented 2D artist with over a decade of experience in animation, game art, and comic book illustration. I specialize in building immersive environments, character design, storyboards, and concept art for multi-platform projects. I excel at turning ideas into visually compelling narratives that engage and delight audiences. I love collaborating with clients to realize bold visuals across development stages—from pre-production concepts to final art assets. Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Maya, I manage freelance projects end-to-end, ensuring brand alignment, timely delivery, and consistent quality across portfolios and client work.

Sibi Aliyas Abuthahir

Concept Artist, Art Director, Book Illustrator, +4

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Hi, I’m Sibi Aliyas Abuthahir, a highly creative and detail-oriented 2D artist with over a decade of experience in animation, game art, and comic book illustration. I specialize in building immersive environments, character design, storyboards, and concept art for multi-platform projects. I excel at turning ideas into visually compelling narratives that engage and delight audiences. I love collaborating with clients to realize bold visuals across development stages—from pre-production concepts to final art assets. Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Maya, I manage freelance projects end-to-end, ensuring brand alignment, timely delivery, and consistent quality across portfolios and client work.…Hi, I’m Sibi Aliyas Abuthahir, a highly creative and detail-oriented 2D artist with over a decade of experience in animation, game art, and comic book illustration. I specialize in building immersive environments, character design, storyboards, and concept art for multi-platform projects. I excel at turning ideas into visually compelling narratives that engage and delight audiences. I love collaborating with clients to realize bold visuals across development stages—from pre-production concepts to final art assets. Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Maya, I manage freelance projects end-to-end, ensuring brand alignment, timely delivery, and consistent quality across portfolios and client work.

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Hi, I’m Sibi Aliyas Abuthahir, a highly creative and detail-oriented 2D artist with over a decade of experience in animation, game art, and comic book illustration. I specialize in building immersive environments, character design, storyboards, and concept art for multi-platform projects. I excel at turning ideas into visually compelling narratives that engage and delight audiences.

I love collaborating with clients to realize bold visuals across development stages—from pre-production concepts to final art assets. Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Maya, I manage freelance projects end-to-end, ensuring brand alignment, timely delivery, and consistent quality across portfolios and client work.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

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Expert

Expert

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Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Intermediate

Malayalam

Intermediate

Work Experience

Visual Artist at Epic for Kids (Epic Originals)

July 20, 2024 - Present

Created and led art and design assets, including comics; served as Lead – Art & Design for Epic Originals and contributed to visuals and branding.

Senior Creative Associate at BYJU'S (Think & Learn Pvt Ltd)

December 2, 2023 - Present

Designed interactive game assets for BYJU's Early Learning App; contributed as Concept Artist and Game UI Artist.

Layout Artist / Background Artist / Digital Matte Painter at Aries Epic Animation Studio

September 20, 2018 - November 20, 2023

Created detailed 2D layouts and background assets for popular animated series; developed immersive environments and enhanced user experience; used Photoshop for design and rendering.

Digital Artist / Storyboard Artist at Vismaya Smax Animation Studio

December 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Created digital art and storyboard art for animated YouTube projects; delivered high-quality visuals and sequential illustrations for project animations.

Layout Artist / Game Environment Designer at Vyga Animation

April 20, 2014 - March 20, 2015

Developed layout art and game environment designs for Facebook games; enhanced user experience for titles like Milieu Aira and Elephant Hunt.

Pre-Production Artist / Character Designer / Visual Development Artist at Toonz Animation

January 20, 2013 - March 20, 2014

Worked on pre-production including character designs and visual development for Disney India's animated series V4 Virat, Gaju Bhai, and Chakra The Invincible; produced initial layouts and concept art.

Senior Creative Associate; Concept Artist; Game UI Artist at BYJU'S (Think & Learn Pvt Ltd)

December 20, 2023 - Present

Designed interactive game assets, including characters, environments, and props for educational platforms. Conceptualized and developed key visual elements for the BYJU'S Early Learning app, aligning with brand guidelines.

Layout Artist; Background Artist; Digital Matte Painter at Aries Epica Animation Studio

September 20, 2018 - November 20, 2023

Created detailed 2D layouts and background sketches for popular animated series: Enna Meena Deeka (Disney/Maya), Astra Force (Graphic India/Disney), Chakra the Invincible (Graphic India/Disney). Enhanced visual quality through digital matte painting and environment design for high-profile projects.

Pre-Production Artist; Character Designer; Visual Development Artist at Toonz Animation

August 20, 2015 - August 20, 2018

Worked on pre-production, including character design and visual development for Disney India's animated series: V4 Virat, Gaju Bhai, etc. Contributed to cohesive visual storytelling.

Digital Artist; Storyboard Artist at Vismaya Max Animation Studio

April 20, 2013 - March 20, 2014

Created digital art and storyboard boards for animated YouTube projects, including Outpost Romeo Spikes. Delivered high-quality visuals and sequential illustrations for project animation.

Digital Artist

December 20, 2011 - January 20, 2013

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Maya for creating high-quality digital art and animations. Skilled in concept art, storyboard, and visual development to craft compelling narratives for multimedia projects.