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Hi, I'm Arafay, a 2D animator and creative director based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. I specialize in building end-to-end animation pipelines, from concept art and modular rigging to character animation and final audio. I thrive on blending technical rigging with slapstick, motion, and cinematic pacing to tell lively stories. In my current role at The Araafay Studios, I architected a Showtime multiverse including Rise of a Legend and Echoes of a Broken Legend, and scaled independent content to over 1 million views across Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube in seven months. I enjoy crafting memorable characters (like Moustashawn & Vex) and shepherding projects from concept to delivery with a tight pipeline.…Hi, I'm Arafay, a 2D animator and creative director based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. I specialize in building end-to-end animation pipelines, from concept art and modular rigging to character animation and final audio. I thrive on blending technical rigging with slapstick, motion, and cinematic pacing to tell lively stories. In my current role at The Araafay Studios, I architected a Showtime multiverse including Rise of a Legend and Echoes of a Broken Legend, and scaled independent content to over 1 million views across Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube in seven months. I enjoy crafting memorable characters (like Moustashawn & Vex) and shepherding projects from concept to delivery with a tight pipeline.

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Hi, I'm Arafay, a 2D animator and creative director based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. I specialize in building end-to-end animation pipelines, from concept art and modular rigging to character animation and final audio. I thrive on blending technical rigging with slapstick, motion, and cinematic pacing to tell lively stories. In my current role at The Araafay Studios, I architected a Showtime multiverse including Rise of a Legend and Echoes of a Broken Legend, and scaled independent content to over 1 million views across Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube in seven months. I enjoy crafting memorable characters (like Moustashawn & Vex) and shepherding projects from concept to delivery with a tight pipeline.…Hi, I'm Arafay, a 2D animator and creative director based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. I specialize in building end-to-end animation pipelines, from concept art and modular rigging to character animation and final audio. I thrive on blending technical rigging with slapstick, motion, and cinematic pacing to tell lively stories. In my current role at The Araafay Studios, I architected a Showtime multiverse including Rise of a Legend and Echoes of a Broken Legend, and scaled independent content to over 1 million views across Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube in seven months. I enjoy crafting memorable characters (like Moustashawn & Vex) and shepherding projects from concept to delivery with a tight pipeline.

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Hi, I’m Arafay, a 2D animator and creative director based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. I specialize in building end-to-end animation pipelines, from concept art and modular rigging to character animation and final audio. I thrive on blending technical rigging with slapstick, motion, and cinematic pacing to tell lively stories.

In my current role at The Araafay Studios, I architected a Showtime multiverse including Rise of a Legend and Echoes of a Broken Legend, and scaled independent content to over 1 million views across Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube in seven months. I enjoy crafting memorable characters (like Moustashawn & Vex) and shepherding projects from concept to delivery with a tight pipeline.

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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.