Mufaddal iqbal
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
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Work experience· 16 roles
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.
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.
Worked on Mansoura and Shaabiat Al Cartoon, handling color keys, key moment visualizations, environment designs, character designs, props, marketing artworks, textures, storyboards, and layouts.
Education
Certifications and awards· 6
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