Mahmoud Al-Rifai

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I’m Mahmoud Al-Rifai, an animation and creative pipeline leader with 15+ years of experience bringing 2D animation and multimedia projects from concept to final delivery.

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I’m Mahmoud Al-Rifai, an animation and creative pipeline leader with 15+ years of experience bringing 2D animation and multimedia projects from concept to final delivery. I enjoy turning storyboards and requirements into clear visual direction, keeping art and animation stages aligned, and guiding teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

I’ve led end-to-end creative and animation workflows, improved turnaround times by optimizing execution and feedback loops, and supported smooth handovers across design, layout, composition, and animation. From TV series and episodic content to commercial and nonprofit projects, I focus on quality control, production efficiency, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined May 2024

Languages

  • ArabicFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare

Work experience· 4 roles

Creative Director & Head 2D Animation · Rubicon GroupJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Led creative direction across multimedia/animation projects from concept through final delivery. Managed the design-to-production-to-final handoff workflow, translating project requirements into clear visual directions and coordinating designers, illustrators, and animators. Oversaw shot progress, reviewed work-in-progress outputs for early issue detection and quality assurance, and ensured smooth collaboration between design, illustration, and animation stages while balancing artistic goals with production constraints. Focused on workflow reliability, stage alignment, and consistent artistic direction to deliver polished results on schedule.

Senior 2D AnimatorJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Supervised animation delivery within the 2D production pipeline, ensuring consistent visual quality and unified style across episodes. Improved production efficiency by aligning animation work with pipeline requirements and optimizing scene readiness. Strengthened overall animation quality through effective use of production feedback, reduced delays by streamlining scene-to-scene consistency across animation, layout, and compositing stages, and maintained high visual standards while minimizing revisions and rework.

Senior 2D AnimatorJan 2014 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr

Supervised animation delivery for Pink Panther & Pals under MGM supervision, ensuring consistent visual quality and unified style across episodes. Improved production efficiency by aligning animation work with pipeline requirements, optimizing scene readiness, and applying feedback effectively to produce more accurate, polished outputs. Increased workflow stability by reducing inconsistencies between animation, layout, and compositing stages; streamlined animation turnaround time while maintaining high visual standards and reducing revisions.

Art Director & Head 2D Animation · Rubicon GroupJan 2014 – Dec 2015 · 2 yrs

Education

B.A. in French Language · Jordan University2001 – 2026
B.A. in French Language · Jordan University2001
2D Animation Production & Animation Pipeline Management course · SAE Institute2030 – 2026
Intensive Animation courses (supervised by MGM Studios / Rubicon) · MGM Studios / Rubicon2006

Certifications and awards· 8

Lectures / Course: 2D Animation Production and Animation Pipeline Management2006 – 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Course2030 – 2026
Intensive Animation Courses (supervised by MGM Studios / Rubicon)2030 – 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) course2030 – 2026

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