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Hi, I’m Mufaddal Iqbal, a passionate Concept Artist and Art Director with over 10 years of rich experience based in Dubai, UAE, and previously Pakistan. I have led the direction and art department for major animated projects and feature films, collaborating with talented teams across various countries. My expertise encompasses concept art, storyboarding, character design, and managing both in-house and outsourced teams to bring creative visions to life.
I pride myself on strong communication skills and client relations, having successfully worked with renowned clients such as British Petroleum, Pfizer, Emirates, and Netflix. Living in the UAE with Golden Visa accreditation, I continue to develop original IPs and contribute to dynamic projects in animation, gaming, and entertainment industries, combining creativity and professionalism to deliver exceptional results.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Director / Art Director / Concept Artist at Barajoun Entertainment
January 1, 2012 - PresentDirected 22 episodes of Little Heroes, overseeing storyboards, animators, and pre-production materials. Art directed in-house and outsourced teams, managed lighting and compositing, and collaborated with marketing teams. Conceptualized and art directed pre-production for Ajwan season 1 and 2. Created character concepts and storyboards for feature animated movie Mirlo and other projects including Health Matters and client-based animations for BP, Rashid Island, Pfizer, SBC, and Emirates. Collaborated with production designers to create original IPs including Sindbad, S7, and Far. Managed client-based shows like Mind Body and Soul and Kungfu Baby Apes, and worked with writers on development for a Netflix IP.
Freelance Concept Artist / Art Director at Various Clients
January 1, 2012 - PresentWorked on animated commercials, game art, and backgrounds for feature films including Masameer. Handled art direction, project management, concept art, storyboards, animatics, compositing, motion graphics, and editing for animated commercials such as Sandoz. Contributed to writing, direction, lighting, shading, rendering, compositing, and editing on Eid Shaheed.
Art Director at Unicorn Black
January 1, 2012 - August 5, 2025Led the Art Department to successfully finish pre-production for 26 episodes of the Peabody award-winning show Burka Avenger seasons 3 and 4 within 8 months. Responsibilities included leading the Art Department through storyboards, concept art, character designs, environment designs, prop designs, and textures.
Art Director at Fanar Production
January 1, 2010 - August 5, 2025Worked on Mansoura and Shaabiat al cartoon as Art Director. Handled color keys, key moment visualizations, environment designs, character designs, props, marketing artwork, textures, storyboards, and layouts.
Art Lead at Unicorn Black
January 1, 2008 - August 5, 2025Led junior artists to create the first season of Burka Avenger and Quaid se Baataein. Responsibilities included character, environment, and prop designs, textures, storyboards, FX, print design, marketing artwork, look development, and color keys.
Art Director at Game Ventures
January 1, 2007 - August 5, 2025Led the Art Department to create concept art, game assets, backgrounds, and marketing artwork for two games: Homerun Heroes and Howzat Cricket, both achieving profitable turnaround before the expected time.
Concept Artist at ARY Musik
January 1, 2005 - August 5, 2025Created concept art and motion graphics for all broadcast content including channel IDs, packaging, brands, and bugs.
Concept Artist at Sharp Image
January 1, 2004 - August 5, 2025Created concept art, matte paints, animations, and storyboards for TV commercials and animated shows including Milkateer, Cocomo, Stargum Samurai, Candyland Twister, Tuc, Standard Chartered, Suncola, LU Prince, Warid, and Ufone.
Director / Art Director / Concept Artist at Barajoun Entertainment
January 1, 2015 - PresentDirected 22 episodes of Little Heroes, providing directional videos and briefs for storyboard artists and animators. Led the in-house art department and outsourced storyboard artists, created concept art, storyboards, and pre-production materials for Little Heroes, including direction for light/shade and compositing teams. Managed marketing team needs and art directed major pre-production for Ajwan seasons 1 and 2. Created concept art for characters, environments, props, and storyboards for feature animated movie Mirlo. Led animation and pre-production materials for client-based projects involving BP, Rashid Island, Pfizer, SBC, and Emirates. Collaborated with production designers to create IPs such as Sindbad, S7, and FAR. Art directed client-based shows including Mind Body and Soul and Kungfu Baby Apes. Collaborated with writers and managed development for the IP Chosen with Netflix.
Freelance Concept Artist / Art Director at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2013 - PresentWorked on a variety of projects including animated commercials, illustration work, games, and backgrounds for feature animations. Created backgrounds for the feature animated movie Masameer. Provided conceptualization, art direction, project management, storyboards, animatics, compositing, motion graphics, and editing for an animated commercial for Sandoz. Delivered writing, direction, art direction, lighting, shading, rendering, compositing, and editing on Eid Shaheed.
Art Director at Unicorn Black
December 31, 2019 - September 1, 2025Led 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 at Fanar Production
January 1, 2017 - September 1, 2025Worked on Mansoura and Shaabiat Al Cartoon, handling color keys, key moment visualizations, environment designs, character designs, props, marketing artworks, textures, storyboards, and layouts.
Art Lead at Unicorn Black
December 31, 2019 - September 1, 2025Led 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 at Game Ventures
December 31, 2013 - September 1, 2025Led the art department and created concept art, game assets, backgrounds, and marketing artwork for two games: Homerun Heroes and Howzat Cricket. Both games delivered profitable returns ahead of schedule.
Concept Artist at ARY Musik
December 31, 2011 - September 1, 2025Created concept art and motion graphics for all broadcast content including channel IDs, packaging, bands, and bugs.
Concept Artist at Sharp Image
December 31, 2010 - September 1, 2025Created concept art, matte paints, animations, and storyboards for TV commercials and animated shows such as Milk Ateer, Cocomo, Stargum Samurai, Candyland Twister, TUC, Standard Chartered, Suncola, LU Prince, Warid, and Ufone.
Education
Bachelors in Design at Karachi University
January 1, 2005 - December 1, 2008Bachelor's in Design at Karachi University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
IELTS Level C2 with overall score 8.5
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Accreditation (Golden Visa)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025IELTS Level C2
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Accreditation
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Gaming, Professional Services, Education
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