I’m a highly skilled animator and rigger with strong knowledge of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering in Unreal Engine, and tool development in MEL and Python. I am a keen learner and very persistent when it comes to tackling new tasks and obstacles. My experience spans full-time roles in VFX creature animation, 3D animation and rigging, as well as freelancing as a children's book illustrator. I am passionate about creative digital arts and constantly improving my technical and artistic abilities.

Aya Mohamed K halif a

I’m a highly skilled animator and rigger with strong knowledge of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering in Unreal Engine, and tool development in MEL and Python. I am a keen learner and very persistent when it comes to tackling new tasks and obstacles. My experience spans full-time roles in VFX creature animation, 3D animation and rigging, as well as freelancing as a children's book illustrator. I am passionate about creative digital arts and constantly improving my technical and artistic abilities.

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I’m a highly skilled animator and rigger with strong knowledge of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering in Unreal Engine, and tool development in MEL and Python. I am a keen learner and very persistent when it comes to tackling new tasks and obstacles.

My experience spans full-time roles in VFX creature animation, 3D animation and rigging, as well as freelancing as a children’s book illustrator. I am passionate about creative digital arts and constantly improving my technical and artistic abilities.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

VFX creature Animator at Viskefi
January 1, 2025 - Present
Working full-time remotely creating animations for creatures in visual effects projects.
3D Animator & Rigger at Squids VFX
September 1, 2023 - Present
Full-time role involving animation and rigging of 3D characters and assets for VFX productions.
3D Animator & Rigger at Zanad animation studio
September 30, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Full-time animator and rigger contributing to studio projects using 3D animation tools.
Children’s books Illustrator at Freelance
September 30, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Remote freelance illustrator creating artwork and illustrations for children's books.
Graphic designer and children’s tutor at Basmah
September 30, 2020 - August 26, 2025
Graphic design work and tutoring children part-time, based in Cairo.

Education

Professional Diploma at Information Technology Institute (ITI), smart village branch, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)
October 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Bachelor’s degree in power engineering at Ain Shams University, Cairo
October 1, 2015 - August 1, 2020
2D Animation specialization at Nayzak animation school, Cairo
May 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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