Creative and detail-oriented animator and artist with hands-on experience across animation, storytelling, background design, and digital art. Skilled in developing engaging visual concepts, character design, and multimedia projects using industry-standard software. Passionate about exploring innovative approaches to animation and design, from hand-drawn techniques to digital media. Adept at managing multiple projects independently, collaborating with teams, and translating ideas into captivating visual stories. Eager to contribute creative expertise and deliver high-quality work for diverse freelance projects.

Murium Chishty

Creative and detail-oriented animator and artist with hands-on experience across animation, storytelling, background design, and digital art. Skilled in developing engaging visual concepts, character design, and multimedia projects using industry-standard software. Passionate about exploring innovative approaches to animation and design, from hand-drawn techniques to digital media. Adept at managing multiple projects independently, collaborating with teams, and translating ideas into captivating visual stories. Eager to contribute creative expertise and deliver high-quality work for diverse freelance projects.

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Creative and detail-oriented animator and artist with hands-on experience across animation, storytelling, background design, and digital art. Skilled in developing engaging visual concepts, character design, and multimedia projects using industry-standard software. Passionate about exploring innovative approaches to animation and design, from hand-drawn techniques to digital media. Adept at managing multiple projects independently, collaborating with teams, and translating ideas into captivating visual stories. Eager to contribute creative expertise and deliver high-quality work for diverse freelance projects.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Game Artist at Skills City - (BellyBugs Project)
May 4, 2025 - June 25, 2025
Created 2D assets, backgrounds, and visual effects for game development using Photoshop, ClipStudio Paint, and Unity.
Graphic Design Intern at SalesEra
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Contributed to creating graphics and visuals for various projects, gaining hands-on experience with digital design tools.
Animator/Background Artist at Youth Realities
March 5, 2024 - April 25, 2024
Developed background concepts, produced an animated promotional film, and contributed to team animations and editing.
Animation Intern at PCOS Buddy
May 5, 2023 - August 25, 2023
Co-created a 5–10-minute animated film about PCOS, working closely with the creative team to develop visuals and animation.
Clean-up Artist at (Liz Scott's Film - 'Farwell (2023)'
March 5, 2023 - May 25, 2023
I worked on scene clean-up by refining colouring and adding shading and lighting to enhance visual consistency and depth in animated sequences.
Book Cover Illustrator at Freelancing
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Designed a hand-drawn book cover depicting a meaningful exchange, meeting client expectations.
Freelance Illustrator at Freelancing
January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Worked on different commissions including hand-drawn illustrations and digital artwork, meeting client expectations.
Animation Intern / Junior Animator & 2D Artist at PCOS Buddy
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Co-created a 5-10 minute animated film about PCOS, working closely with the creative team to develop visuals and animation. "A Day in the Life of Lizzie".
2D Asset / Background Artist at Belly Bugs Assets
June 30, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Developed 2D assets, backgrounds, and visual effects for game development using Photoshop, ClipStudio Paint, and Unity. Produced an animated promotional film and contributed to team animations and editing.
Book Cover Illustrator at Youth Realities
April 30, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Designed a hand-drawn book cover depicting a meaningful exchange, meeting client expectations.
Book Cover Illustrator at Freelance
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed a hand-drawn book cover depicting a meaningful exchange, meeting client expectations.
Graphic Designer at SalesEra
October 31, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Contributed to creating graphics and visuals for various projects, gaining hands-on experience with digital design tools.

Education

BA Animation at Middlesex University, London
October 14, 2020 - June 24, 2024
Grade - Lower Second (2:2)
BA Animation at Middlesex University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail
    uniE621 Book Cover Design (2023)
    illustrator designer This is the artwork I was commissioned to illustrate for a client who wanted a Book Cover Illustration/Design. Depicting two characters having a exchange/encounter. This was hand-drawn and scanned.
    uniE608 Clean Up Artist - Liz Scott's Film 'Farwell (2023)' (Shot 19)
    I did the colouring and shading for this shot in Liz's film 'Farwell (2023)' animator
    uniE621 PCOS Buddy - 'A Day in the Life of Lizzie' (Poster)
    During my time at PCOS Buddy as an Animation Intern, I was also tasked with creating a promotional poster for the film itself! This was drawn and edited in Photoshop graphicdesigner illustrator