Art Director, Illustrator, and Animation & Character Designer with extensive experience leading children's and educational visual projects, from concept and character design to editorial art direction and production management. A creative lead who collaborates with startups and publishers to deliver clear, engaging visual storytelling for diverse audiences. Passionate about educational content and brand-focused illustration strategies, with a track record across book publishing, media platforms, and animation work. Also serves as an art consultant and editor-in-chief, contributing to exhibitions and supporting the Iranian illustration community through professional boards and industry roles.…

Mohammad Hossein Tavakoli

Art Director, Illustrator, and Animation & Character Designer with extensive experience leading children's and educational visual projects, from concept and character design to editorial art direction and production management. A creative lead who collaborates with startups and publishers to deliver clear, engaging visual storytelling for diverse audiences. Passionate about educational content and brand-focused illustration strategies, with a track record across book publishing, media platforms, and animation work. Also serves as an art consultant and editor-in-chief, contributing to exhibitions and supporting the Iranian illustration community through professional boards and industry roles.…

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Art Director, Illustrator, and Animation & Character Designer with extensive experience leading children’s and educational visual projects, from concept and character design to editorial art direction and production management. A creative lead who collaborates with startups and publishers to deliver clear, engaging visual storytelling for diverse audiences.

Passionate about educational content and brand-focused illustration strategies, with a track record across book publishing, media platforms, and animation work. Also serves as an art consultant and editor-in-chief, contributing to exhibitions and supporting the Iranian illustration community through professional boards and industry roles.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Jungle Publications (Jungler Junior) — Children’s Division
January 1, 2025 - Present
Project and Branding Manager at Sharif University Startup
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Art Director at Jungle Publications (Jungler Junior), Children’s Division
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Art Director at Faraye Elm Publications
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Art Director at Samartech Startup
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Art Director at Kidzy Startup (Pasargad Bank)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Art Consultant at Bonyad-e Koodak Institute
January 1, 2018 - Present
Editor-in-Chief & Art Director at Tasvirgard Startup (media platform for designers/illustrators)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Editor-in-Chief & Art Director at Tasvirgard Startup (media platform for designers/illustrators)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Art Consultant at Bonyad-e Koodak Institute
January 1, 2018 - Present
Curator at Illustration Week (House of Artists, Tehran)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Curator (Illustration and Design Exhibition) at Illustration Week (House of Artists, Tehran)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Art Consultant at Farzangan Publications
January 1, 2016 - Present
Art Consultant at Farzangan Publications
January 1, 2016 - Present
Head/Editor of Illustration & Animation, Weekly Publication at Mobtakeran Publications
January 1, 2015 - Present
Illustration & Book Production Specialist at Hoopa Publications
January 1, 2015 - Present
Illustration Specialist at Mobtakeran Publications
January 1, 2015 - Present
Head/Editor of Illustration & Animation (Weekly Publication) at Mobtakeran Publications
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Head/Editor of Illustration & Animation (Weekly Publication) at Mobtakeran Publications
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Illustration & Book Production Specialist at Hoopa Publications
January 1, 2015 - Present
Illustration Specialist at Hamshahri Magazine Group
January 1, 2014 - Present
Illustration Specialist at Hamshahri Magazine Group
January 1, 2014 - Present
Executive Manager at Illustration Biennial (Side Section)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Secretary at Earth Supporters Cartoon & Poster Competition
January 1, 2013 - Present
Executive Manager (Illustration Biennial - Side Section) at Illustration Biennial
January 1, 2013 - Present
Illustration and Creative Department Member at Noor Advertising Agency
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Editor-in-Chief & Art Director at Tasvirgard Startup
January 1, 2011 - Present
Art Director at Royavar Studio
January 1, 2011 - Present
Editorial Board Member & Executive Editor at KhatKhati Monthly Magazine
January 1, 2010 - Present
Research & Development Manager at New Ideas Consulting Company
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Editor of the Visual Arts Desk at Hamshahri Javan
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Senior Designer at Earth Supporters Association
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

Education

Diploma, Animation & Motion Graphics at Scientific and Applied University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
BA, Graphic Design at Scientific and Applied University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Diploma, Animation & Motion Graphics at Scientific and Applied University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
BA, Graphic Design at Scientific and Applied University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Diploma, Animation & Motion Graphics at Scientific and Applied University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
BA, Graphic Design at Scientific and Applied University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

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