Hi, I’m ARaafay, a 2D animator and technical rigger who loves turning ideas into lively characters. I specialize in modular cut-out rigging, frame-by-frame animation, and creating engaging visual effects that feel cinematic and expressive. I enjoy shaping the look and feel of a project from concept art through final delivery, always aiming for clear storytelling and strong audience engagement. As Lead Animator & Creative Director at The ARaafay Studios, I’ve built a showreel-style portfolio including the Showtime multiverse and Rise of a Legend, scaling content to over 1M views across Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube within seven months, end-to-end production pipelines from concept art to final audio mix.

Abdur Raafay

Hi, I’m ARaafay, a 2D animator and technical rigger who loves turning ideas into lively characters. I specialize in modular cut-out rigging, frame-by-frame animation, and creating engaging visual effects that feel cinematic and expressive. I enjoy shaping the look and feel of a project from concept art through final delivery, always aiming for clear storytelling and strong audience engagement. As Lead Animator & Creative Director at The ARaafay Studios, I’ve built a showreel-style portfolio including the Showtime multiverse and Rise of a Legend, scaling content to over 1M views across Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube within seven months, end-to-end production pipelines from concept art to final audio mix.

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Hi, I’m ARaafay, a 2D animator and technical rigger who loves turning ideas into lively characters. I specialize in modular cut-out rigging, frame-by-frame animation, and creating engaging visual effects that feel cinematic and expressive. I enjoy shaping the look and feel of a project from concept art through final delivery, always aiming for clear storytelling and strong audience engagement.

As Lead Animator & Creative Director at The ARaafay Studios, I’ve built a showreel-style portfolio including the Showtime multiverse and Rise of a Legend, scaling content to over 1M views across Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube within seven months, end-to-end production pipelines from concept art to final audio mix.

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Work Experience

Lead Animator & Creative Director at The Araafay Studios
September 1, 2025 - Present
Architected the Showtime Shawn multiverse, including the series Rise of a Legend and its sequel Echoes of a Broken Legend. Scaled independent content to over 1M+ views across Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube within 7 months. Developed complex character archetypes (Moustashawn & Vex) specifically designed for high audience retention and engagement. Managed the full production pipeline: Concept Art → Modular Rigging → Character Animation → Final Audio Mix.

Education

Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence at FAST NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence at FAST NUCES Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment