Hi! I'm Irek, a passionate storyboard artist and animator specializing in both 2D and 3D animation. My journey in animation began with a love for creating visually engaging stories that resonate with audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with talented teams to bring ideas to life. With a strong foundation in software like Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, and Adobe Photoshop, I'm always eager to learn and grow in my craft. Let's create something amazing together!

Irek Khairutdinova

Hi! I'm Irek, a passionate storyboard artist and animator specializing in both 2D and 3D animation. My journey in animation began with a love for creating visually engaging stories that resonate with audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with talented teams to bring ideas to life. With a strong foundation in software like Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, and Adobe Photoshop, I'm always eager to learn and grow in my craft. Let's create something amazing together!

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May 7, 2026

Hi! I’m Irek, a passionate storyboard artist and animator specializing in both 2D and 3D animation. My journey in animation began with a love for creating visually engaging stories that resonate with audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with talented teams to bring ideas to life. With a strong foundation in software like Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, and Adobe Photoshop, I’m always eager to learn and grow in my craft. Let’s create something amazing together!

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Game Director/Coder for School Project at Deep, Down, and Dead
February 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Oversaw and collaborated with modelers, animators, and coders to ensure creative vision was met. Provided assistance in coding the main menu screen, ensuring the buttons and features worked as intended.
3D Animator/Concept Artist for School Project at Galactic Goobers
February 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Used advanced drawing skills to create highly detailed illustrations from scratch. Collaborated with the animation director to create innovative concepts that reflected vision.
Storyboard Artist, Animator, Director of Thesis Project at The Trick is to Keep Flying
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023
Created, storyboarded, and animated an expressive, lovable character. Worked collaboratively with composers to express narrative vision.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Animation, Interactive Media, & Game Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Associate in Science (A.S.) in Illustration at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment