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.…

SYED FARAN KHALIL

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.…

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Concept Artist at Innovative Solutions
May 1, 2025 - Present
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 at Meta Frolic Labs (Pvt.) Ltd.
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Assistant Manager role; oversaw design projects, coordination with teams and stakeholders.
Sr. Children book designer at Meta Frolic Labs (Pvt.) Ltd.
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Designed children's books; created illustrations and layout for children's publishing, contributing to visual storytelling and brand identity.
Senior Creative Designer at Innovative Solutions
May 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Designs for whiteboard video projects; translating ideas into clear, engaging visuals and concepts for clients; collaborates with teams to produce visuals that communicate business messages.
Assistant Manager / Senior Concept Artist at META Frolic Labs
November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Led a team of digital artists delivering storytelling visuals and children’s book illustrations. Managed design quality and project deadlines while mentoring junior artists to maintain consistent production standards.
Digital Artist at Fiverr
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Freelance digital art and illustrations for clients; concept art and project work across multiple styles.
Concept Artist at Pakistan Miracle Monkeys
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Created concept art, character designs, and visual storytelling assets for projects in Pakistan.
Senior Concept Artist / Game Designer at Inovio Tech
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Developed game concepts, character designs, and UI elements for mobile and desktop games. Contributed to overall game design direction by translating ideas into clear visual assets and interactive-ready design elements.
Whiteboard Animator at Innovative Solutions
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Whiteboard animation production including concept sketches, storyboarding, and animation for educational and marketing content.
Storyboard Artist at Innovative Solutions
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Storyboard artist for video projects; prepared shot lists, scene compositions and visual storytelling.
Whiteboard Animator / Designer at Innovative Solutions
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Designed and animated whiteboard videos for corporate and educational clients. Produced clear, engaging visual narratives suited to presentation and training needs.
Compositor at Waadi Animations
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Compositor on animation projects; integrated visual effects, lighting, and finishing touches.
Nuke Compositor at Waadi Animations
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Composited shots for Sitara, an Oscar-nominated short film by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Focused on high-quality integration of visual elements to support final storytelling delivery.
Digital Compositor, Lighting Artist at Pixarch Architectural Visualization
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Compositing for architectural visualization; lighting and post-production workflows to enhance realism.
Digital Compositor at ICE Animations Pvt. Ltd.
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Digital compositing; post-production work across projects.
Nuke Compositor at ICE Animations
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Contributed to renowned 3D animated series including Mansoor and Dubai’s Suntop. Collaborated within large production teams to deliver reliable composite work for broadcast-quality animation.

Education

Graphic Designing, 3D Modeling & Animation at Arena Multimedia AMS Pro
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Diploma / Certificate at GMI College, Karachi, Pakistan
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Information Technology (Grade A) at Govt. Mono Tech Institute, Karachi, Pakistan
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Multimedia at Arena Multimedia, Karachi, Pakistan
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

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