SYED FARAN KHALIL

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I’m Syed Faran Khalil, a Senior Concept Artist and Senior Digital Artist based in Karachi, with nearly a decade of experience crafting compelling storytelling visuals across games, children’s book illustration, and…

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I’m Syed Faran Khalil, a Senior Concept Artist and Senior Digital Artist based in Karachi, with nearly a decade of experience crafting compelling storytelling visuals across games, children’s book illustration, and whiteboard animation. I enjoy building strong visual concepts—from character design and digital painting to storyboards and mascot/whiteboard styles—while keeping production quality high even under tight deadlines.

I’ve supported international teams and worked on notable productions, including compositing for an Oscar-nominated short film. I’m also focused on speeding up ideation and iterations by combining traditional art skills with AI-assisted workflows (like ChatGPT/Gemini/Grok/Flow) and professional tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Nuke, and ZBrush to consistently deliver polished results faster.

  • Joined December 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • UrduFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Gaming
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 2

A charming children’s illustration

A charming children’s illustration featuring a surprised little star standing at an open door, gazing into a bright, dreamy sky. This artwork highlights my expertise in digital painting, lighting, and expressive character design, bringing storytelling and emotion into every detail. Created for children’s books, animation, and fantasy illustration projects, this piece captures curiosity, wonder, and imagination — core themes that define my visual storytelling style. designer illustrator artist

  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Concept Artist
  • Concept Visualizer
  • +2
Twinkle and the Snowflake Fairy

A whimsical children’s illustration featuring two joyful stars meeting a magical snowflake fairy in an enchanted forest. This artwork highlights my expertise in digital painting, character design, and children’s book illustration. Blending warm lighting, expressive characters, and a storytelling atmosphere, this piece reflects my passion for creating imaginative worlds for picture books, animations, and fantasy projects. illustrator designer children's book concept art whimsical

  • Concept Artist
  • Designer
  • Illustrator

Work experience· 16 roles

Senior Concept Artist · Innovative SolutionsMay 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Created engaging concept art and whiteboard designs for international clients. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and used AI production workflows to accelerate ideation and generate multiple concept variations under tight schedules.

Assistant Manager · Meta Frolic Labs (Pvt.) Ltd.May 2025 – May 2025 · 1 mo

Assistant Manager role; oversaw design projects, coordination with teams and stakeholders.

Sr. Children book designer · Meta Frolic Labs (Pvt.) Ltd.May 2025 – May 2025 · 1 mo

Designed children's books; created illustrations and layout for children's publishing, contributing to visual storytelling and brand identity.

Senior Creative Designer · Innovative SolutionsMay 2025 – Nov 2025 · 7 mos
Assistant Manager / Senior Concept Artist · META Frolic LabsNov 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos
Digital Artist · FiverrNov 2023 – Nov 2023 · 1 mo
Concept Artist · Pakistan Miracle MonkeysNov 2023 – Nov 2023 · 1 mo
Senior Concept Artist / Game Designer · Inovio TechJan 2023 – Nov 2023 · 11 mos

Education

Graphic Designing, 3D Modeling & Animation · Arena Multimedia AMS Pro2014 – 2016
Diploma / Certificate · GMI College, Karachi, Pakistan2010 – 2013
Diploma in Information Technology (Grade A) · Govt. Mono Tech Institute, Karachi, Pakistan2011 – 2014
Diploma in Multimedia · Arena Multimedia, Karachi, Pakistan2014 – 2016

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