I’m M H Abdul Kaleem, a Motion Graphic Animator based in Chennai, with 7+ years of hands-on experience creating character-led 2D animations, motion graphics, and explainer/e-learning videos. I focus on turning research and education content into clear, engaging visuals—using storyboarding, animatics, rigging, lip-sync, and compositing to help characters feel expressive and worlds feel immersive. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors, designers, and cross-functional teams to iterate quickly and deliver quality animation on tight timelines. Alongside strong 2D workflows in Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe After Effects, I’ve also worked with 3D animation pipelines, and I incorporate AI-assisted tools to streamline production while keeping the storytelling and animation craft front and center.…

M H Abdul Kaleem

I’m M H Abdul Kaleem, a Motion Graphic Animator based in Chennai, with 7+ years of hands-on experience creating character-led 2D animations, motion graphics, and explainer/e-learning videos. I focus on turning research and education content into clear, engaging visuals—using storyboarding, animatics, rigging, lip-sync, and compositing to help characters feel expressive and worlds feel immersive. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors, designers, and cross-functional teams to iterate quickly and deliver quality animation on tight timelines. Alongside strong 2D workflows in Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe After Effects, I’ve also worked with 3D animation pipelines, and I incorporate AI-assisted tools to streamline production while keeping the storytelling and animation craft front and center.…

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I’m M H Abdul Kaleem, a Motion Graphic Animator based in Chennai, with 7+ years of hands-on experience creating character-led 2D animations, motion graphics, and explainer/e-learning videos. I focus on turning research and education content into clear, engaging visuals—using storyboarding, animatics, rigging, lip-sync, and compositing to help characters feel expressive and worlds feel immersive.

I enjoy collaborating closely with directors, designers, and cross-functional teams to iterate quickly and deliver quality animation on tight timelines. Alongside strong 2D workflows in Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe After Effects, I’ve also worked with 3D animation pipelines, and I incorporate AI-assisted tools to streamline production while keeping the storytelling and animation craft front and center.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Urdu
Intermediate

Work Experience

Motion Graphics Animator at JoVE
April 2, 2026 - Present
Created explainer and e-learning animation videos for a global subscriber base, communicating research and educational concepts in science, medicine, and engineering. Incorporated AI-assisted tools into the video production pipeline to streamline workflow and improve turnaround time.
Motion Graphics Animator at Department of School Education, Govt of Tamil Nadu
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
Produced 2D explainer animations for 11th and 12th standard subjects as part of the Tamil Nadu Model Schools initiative, translating complex academic content into visual storytelling. Transitioned from 3D animation into 2D animation/motion graphics and applied AI-assisted tools to support production efficiency.
2D Animator at American Technology Consulting
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Animated YouTube content in Toon Boom Harmony for pilot show projects including “Elon and Doge” and “Grey and Roy.” Worked across a lean pilot team—character design, rigging, animation, and storyboarding—conceptualizing and revising animation to meet creative direction.
2D Animator at BeyondBox Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Animated episodic series including Tuttle Twins, Golmaal, Pajama, and Pandeji. Adapted tooling and workflow between Flash/Adobe Animate CC and Toon Boom Harmony depending on project style and pipeline requirements.
2D Animator at HopMotion Animation
August 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Animated character-driven 2D series including Daduji and Chotu Lambu in a fast-paced studio environment, strengthening core timing and character animation skills.
Junior Animator at ChuChu TV Studios
April 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Started as a 3-month intern and was promoted to full-time animator. Developed skills in rigging, character animation, and lip-sync in Toon Boom Harmony. Animated rhymes and songs for ChuChu TV’s YouTube channel for a large global children’s audience.

Education

B.Sc Animation & VFX at Reliance Big Aims
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
B.Commerce at The New College
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
B.Sc Animation & VFX at Reliance Big Aims
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Advance Diploma in Animation Film Making at The New College of Commerce
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
BSc Animation & VFX at The New College of Commerce
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
B.Sc. Animation & VFX at Reliance Big Aims
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
B.Com (Commerce) at The New College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Advance Diploma in Animation Film Making
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Making
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Advance Diploma in Animation Film Making
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government