Dynamic Character Designer & 2D Animator with 2+ years of experience bringing stories to life through historically inspired and visually captivating designs. I’ve collaborated with institutions like the Louvre Museum and RUBIKA France, blending authenticity with creativity to craft characters, environments, and animations that resonate with audiences. Skilled in 2D character design, concept art, animation, and storytelling, with hands-on expertise in tools like Blender, Unreal Engine, and DaVinci Resolve. Passionate about creating impactful visual narratives that bridge art, history, and emotion.…

Manal Waheed

Dynamic Character Designer & 2D Animator with 2+ years of experience bringing stories to life through historically inspired and visually captivating designs. I’ve collaborated with institutions like the Louvre Museum and RUBIKA France, blending authenticity with creativity to craft characters, environments, and animations that resonate with audiences. Skilled in 2D character design, concept art, animation, and storytelling, with hands-on expertise in tools like Blender, Unreal Engine, and DaVinci Resolve. Passionate about creating impactful visual narratives that bridge art, history, and emotion.…

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Dynamic Character Designer & 2D Animator with 2+ years of experience bringing stories to life through historically inspired and visually captivating designs. I’ve collaborated with institutions like the Louvre Museum and RUBIKA France, blending authenticity with creativity to craft characters, environments, and animations that resonate with audiences. Skilled in 2D character design, concept art, animation, and storytelling, with hands-on expertise in tools like Blender, Unreal Engine, and DaVinci Resolve. Passionate about creating impactful visual narratives that bridge art, history, and emotion.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Character Designer at Musée du Louvre (Louvre Museum)
July 3, 2023 - March 20, 2024
• Designed 2D characters by referencing authentic pieces of Mughal history and culture, ensuring historical accuracy and visual richness. • Created environments and assets that reflected the Akbarian era, blending research with creative storytelling. • Produced a Mughal Art Animation showcasing a 16th-century construction site, bringing historical scenes to life. • Partnered with Mughal art expert Jean Baptiste to validate artistic and cultural details. • Delivered polished designs that elevated the project’s authenticity and supported the educational goals of the museum.
2D Animator at RUBIKA
June 30, 2023 - August 30, 2023
• Animated high-quality 2D sequences for a short film using TV Paint, focusing on fluidity, timing, and emotional storytelling. • Contributed historically inspired illustrations that strengthened the project’s cultural depth. • Assisted in streamlining the animation pipeline, reducing production time by ~15%. • Collaborated with a diverse creative team, ensuring consistency across styles and story elements. • Enhanced narrative flow by developing expressive character poses and storyboards.
Graphic Designer at Quipit Media
December 1, 2020 - March 20, 2022
• Assisted in creating logos and animations for digital marketing services • Designed visually appealing graphics, info-graphics, and multimedia materials for marketing campaigns and website content • Utilized Animaker to create animations for digital marketing services offered by Quipit Media • Designed visually engaging user interfaces for websites, ensuring a seamless user experience

Education

Bachelor in Animation Design at Institute for Art and Culture
March 20, 2022 - September 15, 2025
Grade: 3.8 CGPA I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Animation Design at the Institute for Art and Culture (IAC), where I am gaining a strong foundation in animation techniques and artistic principles. As part of my studies, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with the Louvre Museum in Paris on a 2D Mughal animation project, which has provided me with valuable international and culturally significant experience.
Summer Camp Program at RUBIKA, Valenciennes, France
June 30, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Participated in a summer camp at Rubika University in Valenciennes, France, where I collaborated with peers on a 2D Mughal Art animation project. This cultural experience allowed me to promote Mughal heritage on an international scale, including a partnership with the Louvre Museum.

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Industry Experience

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