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I’m Usman Khan, a dynamic Creative Director and VFX Specialist with over a decade of experience across film, TV, advertising, digital media and blockchain projects. I lead teams with a strong visual sensibility, turning challenging briefs into bold, high-impact storytelling. I thrive on translating vision into compelling visuals while guiding production pipelines and creative direction.
I have hands-on expertise in Nuke, After Effects, Photoshop, Figma, and production pipelines, and I’ve built creative pipelines for international productions. I’m passionate about mentoring talent, shaping strategic design directions, and delivering results that align with product goals and business strategies.
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Language
German
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Work Experience
Co-founder / Head of Operations at The Startec
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025Co-founded a digital solutions firm offering design, development and marketing services. Oversaw operations, resolved technical challenges and drove team efficiency.
Co-founder / Creative Director at The Startec
November 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025Co-founded a digital solutions firm offering design, development and marketing services. Oversaw operations, resolved technical challenges, and drove team efficiency to deliver high-impact creative solutions. (11/2024 - 12/2025)
Design Lead / Co-Founder at Optimized Solutions, CA (Remote)
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Led UI/UX design for the Apps/Safari extension, collaborated with the CEO and board on investor decks and strategic pitches. Directed development to align design execution with product strategy. Took a hands-on role across design, animation, editing, and QA to ensure high visual and functional standards.
Head of UI/UX / Design Lead at Optimized Solutions, CA (Remote)
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Led UI/UX design for Apps and Safari extension, ensuring a cohesive, user-centric experience. Collaborated with the CEO and board on investor decks and strategic pitches. Directed development to align design execution with product strategy. Executed design, animation, editing, and QA to maintain high visual and functional standards. (02/2023 - 12/2024)
Creative Lead at Narsun Studios
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023Shaped the creative foundation of The Cloud City Metaverse, co-leading with the Art Director to define brand identity, visual language, and immersive systems through beta launch, investor decks, and Web3-driven content.
Creative Lead / Co-Director at Narsun Studios
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023Shaped the creative foundation of The Cloud City Metaverse, co-leading with the Art Director to define brand identity, visual language, and immersive systems through beta launch, investor decks, and Web3-driven content. (01/2022 - 02/2023)
Director at ICE Animations
September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Directed high-performing teams in TV & digital campaigns. Spearheaded projects for major clients including PSL, KHAADI, Cocomo, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and RIO. Drove end-to-end creative strategies from ideation and moodboards to pitch decks and final execution, ensuring consistently high design quality. (09/2020 - 01/2022)
Lecturer (Digital Compositing) at Iqra University
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020Lecturer on Digital Compositing for Media Sciences (Visual effects for film, TV, advertising, and animation).
Lecturer – Digital Compositing at Iqra University
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020Lecturer on Digital Compositing for Media Sciences (Visual effects for film, TV, advertising, and animation). (01/2018 - 05/2020)
VFX Artist / Compositor / Supervisor at ICE Animations
March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2020Supervised deliveries and visual benchmarks for major animated series and commercials like NFL, TYKES, NAFFCO, DP World, Match-Ems Gummies, Ding Dong (Stereoscopic Compositing), Gold Flake, Knorr, NBP, Exide, Tiger Biscuit, Health Matters With Dr. Adam (Pfizer). Delivered VFX and animation for Cartoon Network’s Al-Mansour seasons 2–4, Suntop Island, Kungpow, and more. Credits include 1000 Kings, Day of Reckoning, Lavalantula.
Creative Director / VFX Supervisor at ICE Animations
March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2020Supervised deliveries and established visual benchmarks for major animated series and commercials. Delivered VFX and animation for Cartoon Network’s Al-Mansour, Suntop Island, Kungpow, and more. (03/2014 - 10/2020)
VFX Lead at Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Films
May 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014Led VFX and established the visual language for 3 Bahadur, working closely with Academy Award-winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. (05/2013 - 02/2014)
Compositing Artist at ICE Animations Pvt Ltd
November 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013Began as a Compositing Artist and progressed to contribute to award-winning projects like Big Ass Spider, Assault On Wall Street, WAAR; animated series for Cartoon Network Arabia – Al Mansour Season 1. (11/2011 - 04/2013)
Intern at Central Depository Company (CDC)
March 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011Intern / Junior Artist at Central Depository Company (CDC)
March 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011Internship. (03/2011 - 04/2011)
Graphic Designer at NS Multimedia
December 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011Junior Artist at NS Multimedia
December 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011Art-related roles in early career projects. (12/2010 – 02/2011)
Graphic Designer at Art ‘O’ Graph
December 1, 2009 - November 1, 2010Artist at Art ‘O’ Graph
December 1, 2009 - November 1, 2010Early design/VFX work and portfolio development. (12/2009 – 11/2010)
Education
MCom (Masters in Commerce) at University of Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) at University of Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Diploma in Commerce at Govt. College of Commercial Education
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026A Levels at British Council
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009O Levels at International School Of Studies (ISS)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007Primary at St. Patrick’s High School
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Master of Commerce (MCom) at University of Karachi
January 1, 2019 - May 8, 2026Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at University of Karachi
January 1, 2009 - May 8, 2026Diploma in Commerce at Govt. College of Commercial Education
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026A Levels at British Council
January 1, 2009 - May 8, 2026O Levels at International School Of Studies ISS
January 1, 2007 - May 8, 2026Qualifications
Diploma Certification in Digital Media – Computer Collegiate
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Arena Multimedia Specialist Program (AMSP)
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026German Language A1 – Goethe-Institut
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Diploma Certification in Digital Media
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026German Language A1 – Goethe-Institut
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other
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