I specialise in Visual Design, 2D Animation & Digital Illustration, having attained a bachelors degree in Communication and Design and a Masters in Data Visualisation from the University of Warwick. My portfolio spans from crafting short animations, including short films and a music video, to shaping impactful visual identities for notable projects like TedxHU19 and Gazette by Pride Press at Habib University. My aim in any creative/non-creative project is solving complex problems while moulding compelling narratives, driven by a foundation of collaborative, critical thinking, in-depth research, planning and execution skills. You can review my portfolio on Behance: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Umama Leghari

I specialise in Visual Design, 2D Animation & Digital Illustration, having attained a bachelors degree in Communication and Design and a Masters in Data Visualisation from the University of Warwick. My portfolio spans from crafting short animations, including short films and a music video, to shaping impactful visual identities for notable projects like TedxHU19 and Gazette by Pride Press at Habib University. My aim in any creative/non-creative project is solving complex problems while moulding compelling narratives, driven by a foundation of collaborative, critical thinking, in-depth research, planning and execution skills. You can review my portfolio on Behance: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I specialise in Visual Design, 2D Animation & Digital Illustration, having attained a bachelors degree in Communication and Design and a Masters in Data Visualisation from the University of Warwick. My portfolio spans from crafting short animations, including short films and a music video, to shaping impactful visual identities for notable projects like TedxHU19 and Gazette by Pride Press at Habib University. My aim in any creative/non-creative project is solving complex problems while moulding compelling narratives, driven by a foundation of collaborative, critical thinking, in-depth research, planning and execution skills. You can review my portfolio on Behance: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communication Associate at Hisaar Foundation
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Assisted the Conference Director with the 20 Year Report, created infographics, social media posts and other collateral for the Foundation’s 6th Karachi International Water Conference
Animator at Q Films
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Created animatic for Rawalpindi Express as per the directions of the DOP
Executive Team Member (Visual Designer) at Pride Press Club, Habib University
October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Developed & managed the visual identity design of Gazette, a student-led online blog; previously, working as a Designer & Illustrator for the club since Fall 2019
2D Animator at Self-employed / Freelance
March 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Created a 2D animated music video for ‘Kehdo Zindagi Se’, original song by Sameen Isfahany
Director of Design at TedxHabibUniversity
May 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Collaborated with fellow Director to develop the event's design language, ensuring consistency across all materials. Contributed in designing branding materials, social media graphics, and other collateral.
Communication Officer at Hisaar Foundation
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Designed and managed posts for social media, donation drives, brochures, webinars and other collateral required. Contributed in writing and illustrating content for reports and posters, etc.
Executive Team Member – Visual Identity Designer & Illustrator at Pride Press Club
October 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Developed & managed the visual identity design of Gazetter, a student-led online blog at Habib University. Previously, working as Designer & Illustrator for this club since fall 2019
2D Animator at Kehdo Zindagi Se – Sameen Isfahany (Music Video)
March 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Created a 2D animated music video for ‘Kehdo Zindagi Se’, original song by Sameen Isfahany

Education

BA (Honors) Communication & Design at Habib University
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
MASc Data Visualization at University of Warwick
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Qualifications

Dean’s List of Honors
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Dean’s List of Honors
March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
High Academic Leap Scholarship
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Best Delegation Award
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Youth Member - United Nations Association Pakistan
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet