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Mufaddal iqbal

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Hi, I’m Mufad DalIqbal, a Concept Artist, Art Director and Art Manager with over a decade of experience leading art departments for games and animation.

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Hi, I’m Mufad DalIqbal, a Concept Artist, Art Director and Art Manager with over a decade of experience leading art departments for games and animation. I excel at building production pipelines, guiding both in-house and outsourced teams, and turning bold ideas into polished visuals across characters, environments and UI. I’m collaborative, organized and passionate about delivering high-quality art on time and within budget.

Based in Dubai, UAE, I’ve worked with global studios and clients across the Middle East, South Asia and Europe, developing IPs and contributing to pre-production for animated shows and game titles. I enjoy crafting distinctive visuals, mentoring artists, and translating creative concepts into market-ready art that resonates with audiences.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined March 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Healthcare
  • Gaming
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 16 roles

Art Lead · Unicorn BlackDec 2019 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Led junior artists to create the first season of Burka Avenger and Quaid se Baatain, responsible for character designs, environment designs, prop designs, textures, storyboards, FX, print design, marketing artworks, look development, and color keys.

Art Director · Unicorn BlackDec 2019 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Led the art department to successfully finish pre-production for 26 episodes of the Peabody award-winning show Burka Avenger for seasons 3 and 4 in under 8 months. Responsibilities included leading the art department through storyboards, concept art, character designs, environment designs, prop designs, and textures.

Art Director · Fanar ProductionJan 2017 – Sep 2025 · 8 yrs 9 mos

Worked on Mansoura and Shaabiat Al Cartoon, handling color keys, key moment visualizations, environment designs, character designs, props, marketing artworks, textures, storyboards, and layouts.

Director / Art Director / Concept Artist · Barajoun EntertainmentJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos
Art Director · Game VenturesDec 2013 – Sep 2025 · 11 yrs 10 mos
Freelance Concept Artist / Art Director · Self-employed (Freelance)Jan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos
Art Director · Unicorn BlackJan 2012 – Aug 2025 · 13 yrs 8 mos
Freelance Concept Artist / Art Director · Various ClientsJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelors in Design · Karachi University2005 – 2008
Bachelor's in Design · Karachi University2005 – 2008
Bachelor's in Design · Karachi University2005 – 2008
Bachelor's in Design · Karachi University2005 – 2008

Certifications and awards· 6

IELTS Level C2 with overall score 8.52030 – 2025
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Accreditation (Golden Visa)2030 – 2025
IELTS Level C22030 – 2025
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Accreditation2030 – 2025

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