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Hi! I’m Izza Tahir, a passionate 2D animator, illustrator, and storyboard artist with a love for traditional painting and digital art. With years of experience directing animation projects, teaching art, and working in creative studios, I enjoy bringing stories to life through visuals and animation. I’m always eager to learn and collaborate with others in the creative and educational fields.
When I’m not animating or illustrating, I love conducting workshops and mentoring students. Music, film, and reading are some of my favorite sources of inspiration, and I strive to blend creativity with clear communication in all my work.
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Language
English
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Urdu
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Work Experience
Director & 2D Animator at BBC
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025Directed and animated a 90 minute short film for the BBC. Led a team of five; managed production pipeline, timelines, and art direction. Oversaw delivery from script, concept to final render; ensured alignment with original music score. Software used included Toon Boom, After Effects & Photoshop.
Illustrator at Hot Knives Studio (UK)
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025Internship role designing medieval-themed backgrounds for a game. Created 3D assets and environments using Blender.
Art Teacher at Orble (UK)
January 1, 2025 - June 4, 2024Conducting watercolor workshops and hosting events for senior citizens.
Art Teacher at Ministry of Art (IND)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Taught drawing and art history to students aged 7–18. Developed lesson plans and hands-on exercises in traditional art.
2D Animator at Puffball Studios (PK)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Worked as background artist, animator, cleanup artist, and light/shadow key artist. Promoted from intern to full-time staff. Software used: Photoshop, TV Paint.
Background Artist at Antilock Studio (PK)
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023Internship role creating environment concepts and backgrounds in Blender. Gained exposure to 3D animation workflows and pre-production.
Lecturer at Kinnaird College for Women (PK)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Taught Digital Art, Animation, CAD, Fiber Art, and Textile Design. Introduced stop motion animation into the curriculum for the first time. Progressed from visiting faculty to ad-hoc and offered regular faculty role.
Illustrator at Let’s Illustrate Studio (PK)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Illustrated children’s books from script to final artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Clip Studio Paint.
Textile Designer at So Kamal Studios (PK)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Internship role designing motifs and layouts for textile prints. Participated in branding, printing, and product photography processes.
Director & 2D Animator at BBC
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025Directed and animated a 90 minute short film for the BBC. Led a team of five, managed production pipeline, timelines, and art direction. Oversaw delivery from script, concept to final render, ensuring alignment with original music score. Used Toon Boom, After Effects & Photoshop.
Illustrator [Internship] at Hot Knives Studio (UK)
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025Designed medieval-themed backgrounds for a game and created 3D assets and environments using Blender.
Art Teacher at Orble (UK)
January 1, 2025 - June 11, 2024Conducting watercolor workshops and hosting events for senior citizens.
Art Teacher at Ministry of Art (IND)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Taught drawing and art history to students aged 7–18 and developed lesson plans and hands-on exercises in traditional art.
2D Animator at Puffball Studios (PK)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Worked as background artist, animator, cleanup artist, and light/shadow key artist. Promoted from intern to full-time staff. Used Photoshop and TV Paint.
Background Artist [Internship] at Antilock Studio (PK)
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023Created environment concepts and backgrounds in Blender. Gained exposure to 3D animation workflows and pre-production.
Lecturer at Kinnaird College for Women (PK)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Taught Digital Art, Animation, CAD, Fiber Art, and Textile Design. Introduced stop motion animation into the curriculum and progressed from visiting faculty to regular faculty role.
Illustrator at Let’s Illustrate Studio (PK)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Illustrated children’s books from script to final artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Clip Studio Paint.
Textile Designer [Internship] at So Kamal Studios (PK)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Designed motifs and layouts for textile prints, participated in branding, printing, and product photography processes.
Director & 2D Animator at BBC
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025Directed and animated a 90 minute short film for the BBC. Led a team of five; managed production pipeline, timelines, and art direction. Oversaw delivery from script, concept to final render; ensured alignment with original music score. Utilized Toon Boom, After Effects & Photoshop software.
Illustrator (Internship) at Hot Knives Studio (UK)
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025Designed medieval-themed backgrounds for a game. Created 3D assets and environments using Blender.
Art Teacher at Orble (UK)
January 1, 2025 - June 6, 2024Conducted watercolor workshops and hosted events for senior citizens.
Art Teacher at Ministry of Art (IND)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Taught drawing and art history to students aged 7–18. Developed lesson plans and hands-on exercises in traditional art.
2D Animator at Puffball Studios (PK)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Worked as background artist, animator, cleanup artist, and light/shadow key artist. Promoted from intern to full-time staff. Used Photoshop and TV Paint software.
Background Artist (Internship) at Antilock Studio (PK)
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023Created environment concepts and backgrounds in Blender. Gained exposure to 3D animation workflows and pre-production.
Lecturer at Kinnaird College for Women (PK)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Taught Digital Art, Animation, CAD, Fiber Art, and Textile Design. Introduced stop motion animation into the curriculum for the first time. Progressed from visiting faculty to ad-hoc and regular faculty role.
Illustrator at Let’s Illustrate Studio (PK)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Illustrated children’s books from script to final artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Clip Studio Paint.
Textile Designer (Internship) at So Kamal Studios (PK)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Designed motifs and layouts for textile prints. Participated in branding, printing, and product photography processes.
Director & 2D Animator at BBC
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025Directed and animated a 90 minute short film for the BBC. Led a team of five, managed the production pipeline, timelines, and art direction. Oversaw delivery from script and concept to final render, ensuring alignment with the original music score. Utilized software such as Toon Boom, After Effects, and Photoshop.
Illustrator at Hot Knives Studio (UK)
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025Designed medieval-themed backgrounds for a game during internship. Created 3D assets and environments using Blender.
Art Teacher at Orble (UK)
January 1, 2025 - June 14, 2024Conducted watercolor workshops and hosted events for senior citizens.
Art Teacher at Ministry of Art (IND)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Taught drawing and art history to students aged 7–18. Developed lesson plans and hands-on exercises in traditional art.
2D Animator at Puffball Studios (PK)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Worked as background artist, animator, cleanup artist, and light/shadow key artist. Promoted from intern to full-time staff. Used software such as Photoshop and TV Paint.
Background Artist at Antilock Studio (PK)
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023Internship role creating environment concepts and backgrounds in Blender. Gained exposure to 3D animation workflows and pre-production.
Lecturer at Kinnaird College for Women (PK)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Taught Digital Art, Animation, CAD, Fiber Art, and Textile Design. Introduced stop motion animation into the curriculum for the first time. Progressed from visiting faculty to ad-hoc and then to regular faculty role.
Illustrator at Let’s Illustrate Studio (PK)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Illustrated children’s books from script to final artwork. Used Adobe Illustrator and Clip Studio Paint.
Textile Designer at So Kamal Studios (PK)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Internship focused on designing motifs and layouts for textile prints. Participated in branding, printing, and product photography processes.
Education
M.A. Animation at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025B.A. (Hons) Textile Design at Kinnaird College for Women University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022M.A. Animation at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025B.A. (Hons) Textile Design at Kinnaird College for Women University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022M.A. Animation at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025B.A. (Hons) Textile Design at Kinnaird College for Women University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022M.A. Animation at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025B.A. (Hons) Textile Design at Kinnaird College for Women University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022Qualifications
Character Design, Environment Study – 21 Draw
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Hand-Drawn Animation – Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Blender for Environments & Characters – Udemy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 20232D Animation – Nexskill
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Peace Train Animation Diploma
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Animation Camp – NCA Lahore
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Character Design, Environment Study – 21 Draw
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Hand-Drawn Animation – Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Blender for Environments & Characters – Udemy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 20232D Animation – Nexskill
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Peace Train Animation Diploma (7 months)
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Animation Camp – NCA Lahore
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Character Design, Environment Study – 21 Draw
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Hand-Drawn Animation – Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Blender for Environments & Characters – Udemy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 20232D Animation – Nexskill
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Peace Train Animation Diploma
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Animation Camp – NCA Lahore
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Character Design, Environment Study – 21 Draw
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Hand-Drawn Animation – Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Blender for Environments & Characters – Udemy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 20232D Animation – Nexskill
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Peace Train Animation Diploma (7 months)
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Animation Camp – NCA Lahore
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other
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