Hello, my name is Muhammet Mustafa Abay. I graduated from the Cartoon Animation and Graphic Department at Dumlupınar University Art Faculty in Turkey in 2014, and since 2012 I’ve been working as a rigger and 2D animator across kids TV series and animation movies. I enjoy bringing characters to life with solid, reliable animation workflows and a friendly, team-oriented approach to production. I’ve also contributed as a 2D animator on both domestic and international projects as a freelancer and remote collaborator. I’m excited to join new teammates and work together on fresh projects, and I’m ready to relocate if needed. You can explore more details about my experience through the links and my CV.…

Muhammet Mustafa Abay

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Hello, my name is Muhammet Mustafa Abay. I graduated from the Cartoon Animation and Graphic Department at Dumlupınar University Art Faculty in Turkey in 2014, and since 2012 I’ve been working as a rigger and 2D animator across kids TV series and animation movies. I enjoy bringing characters to life with solid, reliable animation workflows and a friendly, team-oriented approach to production. I’ve also contributed as a 2D animator on both domestic and international projects as a freelancer and remote collaborator. I’m excited to join new teammates and work together on fresh projects, and I’m ready to relocate if needed. You can explore more details about my experience through the links and my CV.…

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Hello, my name is Muhammet Mustafa Abay. I graduated from the Cartoon Animation and Graphic Department at Dumlupınar University Art Faculty in Turkey in 2014, and since 2012 I’ve been working as a rigger and 2D animator across kids TV series and animation movies. I enjoy bringing characters to life with solid, reliable animation workflows and a friendly, team-oriented approach to production.

I’ve also contributed as a 2D animator on both domestic and international projects as a freelancer and remote collaborator. I’m excited to join new teammates and work together on fresh projects, and I’m ready to relocate if needed. You can explore more details about my experience through the links and my CV.

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Language

English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator – Rig Builder at Foxpider Games
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Worked on the Babies vs Monsters game, performing 2D animation and character rigging.
2D Animator at Wild Child Animation
November 10, 2023 - November 10, 2023
Remote contract for The Brilliant World of Tom Gates season 3.
2D Lead Animator – Rig Builder at The Art Department I Strategy, Creative, and Desing
July 15, 2023 - July 15, 2023
Education cartoon series for children; lead animator and rig building.
2D Animator at Resimli Filim Animation Studio
April 14, 2023 - April 14, 2023
Maysa İle Bulut TV series, Kız Kulesi Masalları and 2D cinema movie.
2D Animator – Rig Builder at Augustine Institute
August 20, 2022 - August 20, 2022
Education cartoon series for children; freelance.
2D Animator at Wild Child Animation
December 24, 2021 - December 24, 2021
Remote contract for The Brilliant World of Tom Gates season 2.
2D Animator – Director and Rig Builder at Düşlerevi Animation Studios
March 25, 2020 - March 25, 2020
Kare Takımı cartoon series.
2D Animator – Rig Builder at The Old Branch
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
The Grimes cartoon series; freelance.
2D Animator at Jam Media
February 25, 2019 - February 25, 2019
Monkey Lemonade cartoon series; freelancer.
2D Animator at Resimli Filim Animation Studio
January 1, 2018 - November 12, 2025
Emmy and Gooroo cartoon series; freelancer.
2D Animator – Rig Builder – Technical Director at Kim Bunlar Studio
December 15, 2017 - December 15, 2017
Gezgin ile Meraklı cartoon series.
2D Animator – Rig Builder at Viking Animation Studio
January 1, 2016 - November 12, 2025
Erdem cartoon series.
2D Animator – Rig Builder at Morpa Culture Publications
January 1, 2016 - November 12, 2025
Education cartoon series for children.
2D Animator – Rig Builder – Technical Team at Düşyeri Animation Studios
April 25, 2015 - April 25, 2015
Rgg Ayas, Pisi cartoon series and cinema movie.
2d Animator and rigger at Self employed
April 2, 2012 - June 24, 2025
Freelance / Remote 2D Animator
January 1, 2012 - Present
Provided 2D animation services for domestic and international projects as a freelancer and remote team member, collaborating with production workflows and timelines.
2D Animator (Rigger / Animator)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Worked as a rigger and 2D animator for kids TV series and animation movies since 2012. Delivered animation tasks and supported production needs across multiple projects, including both domestic and international work.

Education

Faculty of Fine Arts Cartoon and Animation at Dumlupinar University
September 14, 2009 - June 16, 2014
Graduate
Bachelor's degree in Cartoon Animation and Graphic Department at Dumlupinar University, Faculty of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Cartoon Animation and Graphic Department (Degree) at Dumlupınar University Art Faculty
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Animation and Rigging
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Animation
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    2D Animator

    Wild Child Animation - The Brilliant World of Tom Gates season 2-3 / 2D
    Animator / Remote contract