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Hi, I'm Mazia Ahmed, a dedicated 2D animator and illustrator based in the UAE. I love bringing characters to life with thoughtful timing, design, and a dash of creative flair. My favorite tools include Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Blender, and I enjoy collaborating with directors to shape engaging visuals for short films and animation sequences. Over the past few years I have worked on short film sequences, designed assets, and guided junior animators through clean-up passes. I pride myself on clean, polished shots and on contributing to the whole production pipeline from early concept to final compositing.…Hi, I'm Mazia Ahmed, a dedicated 2D animator and illustrator based in the UAE. I love bringing characters to life with thoughtful timing, design, and a dash of creative flair. My favorite tools include Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Blender, and I enjoy collaborating with directors to shape engaging visuals for short films and animation sequences. Over the past few years I have worked on short film sequences, designed assets, and guided junior animators through clean-up passes. I pride myself on clean, polished shots and on contributing to the whole production pipeline from early concept to final compositing.

Mazia Ahmed

2D Animator, Character Designer, Illustrator, +3

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Hi, I'm Mazia Ahmed, a dedicated 2D animator and illustrator based in the UAE. I love bringing characters to life with thoughtful timing, design, and a dash of creative flair. My favorite tools include Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Blender, and I enjoy collaborating with directors to shape engaging visuals for short films and animation sequences. Over the past few years I have worked on short film sequences, designed assets, and guided junior animators through clean-up passes. I pride myself on clean, polished shots and on contributing to the whole production pipeline from early concept to final compositing.…Hi, I'm Mazia Ahmed, a dedicated 2D animator and illustrator based in the UAE. I love bringing characters to life with thoughtful timing, design, and a dash of creative flair. My favorite tools include Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Blender, and I enjoy collaborating with directors to shape engaging visuals for short films and animation sequences. Over the past few years I have worked on short film sequences, designed assets, and guided junior animators through clean-up passes. I pride myself on clean, polished shots and on contributing to the whole production pipeline from early concept to final compositing.

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Hi, I’m Mazia Ahmed, a dedicated 2D animator and illustrator based in the UAE. I love bringing characters to life with thoughtful timing, design, and a dash of creative flair. My favorite tools include Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Blender, and I enjoy collaborating with directors to shape engaging visuals for short films and animation sequences.
Over the past few years I have worked on short film sequences, designed assets, and guided junior animators through clean-up passes. I pride myself on clean, polished shots and on contributing to the whole production pipeline from early concept to final compositing.

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Language

English

Fluent

Urdu

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Work Experience

2D Animator/Designer at Mano Animation Studios, Karachi, Pakistan

October 25, 2022 - September 2, 2025

Responsible for 2D character animation on film shots including rough key animation, in-betweening, and clean-ups. Designed assets and animated special effects such as particle animations (wave, sand, etc.) for the film. Developed quick animatics for various shots and performed all other relevant tasks given by higher management.

2D Animator at Puffball Studios, Lahore, Pakistan

December 1, 2022 - Present

Worked on the short film 'Hide' where I designed detailed animatics for the entire sequence considering timing, pacing, and camera movements in accordance with the director's vision. Produced rough and clean-up animation shots, assessed and guided interns and junior animators on their clean-up animations, and reviewed and provided feedback on line weight and quality.

2D Animator at Puffball Studios

December 2, 2022 - Present

Worked on the short film 'Hide'; designed detailed animation for the whole sequence, keeping timing and camera movements in line with the director's vision; produced rough and clean-up shots; assessed and guided junior animators on their clean-up animations; reviewed line weight and quality to maintain consistency.

2D Animator/Designer at Dida (2D Character Animation)

February 1, 2019 - October 25, 2022

Worked on the short film hide and designed a detailed animated sequence, focusing on timing, pacing, and camera moves in accordance with the director's vision. Produced rough animation shots, cleaned up shots, designed assets for the film, and animated special effects shots. Created effects and particle animations (wave, sand, etc.), developed quick animatics for the shots, and guided interns and junior animators on their cleanup animations. Reviewed and provided feedback on line weight and quality; completed other tasks assigned by management.