Hi, I’m Waseem Akhter, a dynamic and detail-oriented graphic illustrator and 2D animation artist skilled at turning ideas into visually compelling digital assets and animated content. I specialize in character design, environment art, NFT assets, metaverse-ready visuals, and game assets, with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, color theory, and brand consistency. I collaborate with creative directors, developers, and marketing teams to deliver production-ready illustrations, storyboards, and motion graphics for games, NFTs, and multimedia platforms. I strive for creative precision and audience engagement, delivering assets that perform across platforms while maintaining a friendly, collaborative approach.

Waseem Akhter

Hi, I’m Waseem Akhter, a dynamic and detail-oriented graphic illustrator and 2D animation artist skilled at turning ideas into visually compelling digital assets and animated content. I specialize in character design, environment art, NFT assets, metaverse-ready visuals, and game assets, with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, color theory, and brand consistency. I collaborate with creative directors, developers, and marketing teams to deliver production-ready illustrations, storyboards, and motion graphics for games, NFTs, and multimedia platforms. I strive for creative precision and audience engagement, delivering assets that perform across platforms while maintaining a friendly, collaborative approach.

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Hi, I’m Waseem Akhter, a dynamic and detail-oriented graphic illustrator and 2D animation artist skilled at turning ideas into visually compelling digital assets and animated content. I specialize in character design, environment art, NFT assets, metaverse-ready visuals, and game assets, with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, color theory, and brand consistency.

I collaborate with creative directors, developers, and marketing teams to deliver production-ready illustrations, storyboards, and motion graphics for games, NFTs, and multimedia platforms. I strive for creative precision and audience engagement, delivering assets that perform across platforms while maintaining a friendly, collaborative approach.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Technical Designer at One Life Apparel
August 1, 2024 - Present
Translate seasonal design concepts into precise technical packages for Kids, Women’s, and Men’s apparel; conduct fabric evaluations, create detailed tech packs, lead fit sessions from proto to TOP samples; ensure CPSIA/ASTM compliance; develop inclusive grading specs across sizes; collaborate with design, product development, sourcing, production, and factories.
Illustration & Graphic Artist at XANA (Xana.net)
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
NFT assets and metaverse-ready characters, game environments, and promotional visuals; collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams to ensure visual consistency and technical compatibility; design original NFT artwork and assets with organized layer structures for minting and in-game use.
Illustration & 2D Animation Artist at Upbrainery Technologies
May 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Create original character illustrations, concept art, motion assets, and 2D animations for games, apps, and marketing; produce storyboards and UI components; collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers to ensure cohesive visual execution.
Concept Artist & Development Coordinator at United We Reach
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021
Illustration artist for storybooks and educational materials; produce artwork for traditional print and educational websites; design engaging content for social media and UI; create educational graphics and visual storytelling.

Education

Master of Multimedia Arts at National College of Arts, Pakistan
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
BSCS (HONS.) at Qarshi University, Pakistan
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet