I'm Bassam Abu Shaban, a Motion Graphics Designer and 2D Character Animator blending storytelling with production discipline. With 4+ years across studio and freelance work, I've delivered 100+ client-rated projects, built efficient workflows (storyboard, animatic, final pipeline) in After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere, and collaborated closely with writers and sound teams to nail timing, lip-sync, and audience-appropriate pacing for young viewers.

Bassam Abu Shaban

I'm Bassam Abu Shaban, a Motion Graphics Designer and 2D Character Animator blending storytelling with production discipline. With 4+ years across studio and freelance work, I've delivered 100+ client-rated projects, built efficient workflows (storyboard, animatic, final pipeline) in After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere, and collaborated closely with writers and sound teams to nail timing, lip-sync, and audience-appropriate pacing for young viewers.

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I’m Bassam Abu Shaban, a Motion Graphics Designer and 2D Character Animator blending storytelling with production discipline.

With 4+ years across studio and freelance work, I’ve delivered 100+ client-rated projects, built efficient workflows (storyboard, animatic, final pipeline) in After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere, and collaborated closely with writers and sound teams to nail timing, lip-sync, and audience-appropriate pacing for young viewers.

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Language

English
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - November 27, 2025
Delivered 100+ client projects with a 5/5 satisfaction rating across explainers, logo reveals, and brand animations. Standardized the brief → styleframes → storyboard → animatic → final pipeline to shorten turnaround and reduce rework; prepared platform-specific outputs and handoff packages.
Motion Graphics Team Lead at Palestinian Institute for Finance & Taxes
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Led a small creative team producing educational motion videos that simplify complex tax topics; established a motion branding system and collaborated with subject-matter experts to validate accuracy and deliver on schedule.
Motion Graphics Designer - Video Animator at Jeel Company
April 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Produce children’s animated episodes (≈2–5 min) using After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere; build reusable character rigs and motion templates; run a Storyboard → Animatic → Final pipeline with checkpoints, versioning, and QC.
Graphic Designer at Faris Petrol Station
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Produced brand collateral across print and social; prepared files for prepress and digital use; supported basic web/UI visuals while maintaining brand consistency.
Motion Graphics Designer at Motion Way
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Designed and animated promotional videos and infographics for corporate and retail clients; built asset libraries and storyboards to keep delivery consistent and reduce back-and-forth.

Education

Multimedia at University College of Applied Sciences, Gaza
August 1, 2016 - February 21, 2018
Diploma in Multimedia at University College of Applied Science
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Multimedia Technology at University College of Applied Science
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Illustrator Course at Kuwait Training Center
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Motion Graphics Internship (E-Lancer program) at E-Lancer program
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

adobe after affect
January 18, 2023
Motion Graphics Internship (E-Lancer program)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services