I'm Sarah Ismail, a passionate 2D/3D animator who loves bringing characters and designs to life through captivating animations. I have a keen eye for detail and a love of storytelling, which helps me seamlessly blend imagination with technical skills to deliver high-quality work.\n\nBased in Dubai, I stay up-to-date with industry trends to bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to every project. Let's collaborate to turn your ideas into memorable experiences for your audience.…

Sarah Ismail

I'm Sarah Ismail, a passionate 2D/3D animator who loves bringing characters and designs to life through captivating animations. I have a keen eye for detail and a love of storytelling, which helps me seamlessly blend imagination with technical skills to deliver high-quality work.\n\nBased in Dubai, I stay up-to-date with industry trends to bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to every project. Let's collaborate to turn your ideas into memorable experiences for your audience.…

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I’m Sarah Ismail, a passionate 2D/3D animator who loves bringing characters and designs to life through captivating animations. I have a keen eye for detail and a love of storytelling, which helps me seamlessly blend imagination with technical skills to deliver high-quality work.\n\nBased in Dubai, I stay up-to-date with industry trends to bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to every project. Let’s collaborate to turn your ideas into memorable experiences for your audience.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Multimedia Designer (Illustration & Motion Graphic) at DP World
September 1, 2023 - Present
Created designs using Photoshop, After Effects, and Animate; produced illustrations for the Website Library; created motion graphic videos using After Effects, Illustrator, and Animate.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
February 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Graphic Design / Animator / 2D Animator / Storyboard Artist; contributed to art projects for Space Toon (Damascus); created short films in Adobe Flash, After Effects and produced a 2D animated series for YouTube.
3D Character Animator / Artist at Space Toon
July 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Designed, created and animated character animation for art projects; 3D character animation in Maya; produced short films in Adobe Flash, After Effects, etc.; produced 2D animated series on YouTube.
Multimedia Designer (Illustration & Motion Graphic) at DP World
September 1, 2023 - Present
Designs and visuals for a Dubai-based logistics company, focusing on cargo logistics, port terminal operations, maritime services and free trade zones. Creates visuals using Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator; develops illustrations for the website library; produces motion graphics and animations for internal and external communications.
Freelance Designer at Freelance / Self-Employed
February 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Graphic Design / Animator / Fine Art; 2D animation; storyboard art; produced art for various projects and clients; created visuals and designs across multiple media.
Space Toon Artist at Space Toon
July 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Damascus-based animation work for a pan-Arab channel; 3D character animation on Maya; designed, created and animated character visuals for art projects; produced short films in Adobe Flash and After Effects; created two animated series for YouTube.
Multimedia Designer (Illustration & Motion Graphic) at DP World
September 1, 2023 - Present
Design and illustrate visuals for cargo logistics branding, create illustrations for the website library, and produce motion graphic videos using Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Animate. Develop 2D animated content for various projects and contribute to web and marketing visuals.
Freelance Designer at Space Toon, Damascus
February 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Graphic design, animation, and 2D art; created character concepts, storyboards, and animated content for a pan-Arab channel; produced a showreel and various promotional materials.
2D / 3D Animator at Space Toon
July 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025
2D/3D animation work for Space Toon, a pan-Arab free-to-air channel specializing in animation and children’s programs. Involvement included 3D character animation on Maya, designing, creating and animating characters for art projects, and producing 2D animated series for YouTube. Created short films in Adobe Flash and After Effects.
2D/3D Animator at Space Toon (Pan-Arab free-to-air television channel)
July 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Produced 2D animated series for YouTube; created 3D character animation; designed, created and animated character assets for an art project; produced short films in Adobe Flash and After Effects.

Education

Diploma in Advertising Design at Institution/Place of Education
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Diploma in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering at College of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2021
Certification in Animation in After Effects at Institution/Place of Education
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering at College of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2021
Diploma in Advertising Design at Advertising Design Institute
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering at College of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2021
Certification in Animation in After Effects at Institute of Education
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering at Damascus University
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2021
Advertising Design Diploma at Institution/Place of Education
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Animation in After Effects Certification at Institution/Place of Education
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Bachelor of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering at College of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Damascus, Syria
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2021
Advertising Design Diploma at Institute/Place of Education, Damascus, Syria
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Certification in Animation in After Effects at Institute/Place of Education, Damascus, Syria
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022

Qualifications

Diploma in Advertising Design
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Diploma in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2021
Certification in Animation in After Effects
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Advertising Design Diploma
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Animation in After Effects Certification
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Digital Art (Personal Projects)
February 1, 2019 - September 12, 2025
Animation in After Effects Certification
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
After Effects Animation Certification
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Animation Certification (After Effects)
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Certification in Animation in After Effects
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Education