MD ARIFUL ISLAM

Available to hire

Language

English
Advanced
Bengali
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Circle Advertising
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founded Circle Advertising and led the studio in delivering 500+ motion graphics projects for global brands including Reckitt Benckiser (BD), Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, Emami BD, Perfetti Van Melle, and Banglalink. Drove 25+ mobile app and AR product presentation projects for Eskayef Pharmaceuticals & Radiant Pharma, developed an Augmented Reality Children’s Book (First in Bangladesh; 10,000+ copies sold), and mentored junior artists who now work at leading agencies and studios.
Chief Animator at Motion Maker Communication
January 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Directed Bangladesh’s first 48-minute 3D film, The Adventure of Sinbad (NTV), increasing viewer engagement by 40% and reducing production time by 30%. Created 50+ animated explainer videos for antibiotics and drugs, improving Healthcare Professional understanding by 40% (post-campaign survey). Reduced production time by 25% by templating After Effects presets for recurring drug campaigns.
Animation Supervisor at Aura Animation
January 1, 2009 - September 30, 2025
Delivered 100+ motion graphics projects for local clients. Supervised & provided technical support to the production team.
3D Animator at Soft Edge
January 1, 2006 - September 30, 2025
Developed 3D character, set, props, texturing, rigging, animation & rendering using digital tools; gained working knowledge of essential animation production tools.
3D Character Artist & Seller at CGTrader
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and monetized 30+ stylized 3D characters, purchased by animation studios and animators.
Founder at AmarRanna
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Built a platform connecting 100+ housewives to a digital marketplace to sell cooking; led UI/UX design, basic app functionality, and grassroots marketing.
Founder & Creative Director at Circle Advertising
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founder & Creative Director leading 500+ motion graphics projects for global and local clients; developed AR-based product presentations and an Augmented Reality Children’s Book; mentored junior artists and led cross-functional teams; helped scale creative output and client engagement.
Chief Animator at Motion Maker Communication
December 31, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Directed Bangladesh’s first 48-minute 3D film, The Adventure of Sinbad (NTV); increased viewer engagement by 40% and reduced production time by 30%; produced 50+ animated explainer videos for antibiotics and drugs; templated After Effects presets to speed campaigns.
Animation Supervisor at Aura Animation
December 31, 2009 - September 30, 2025
Delivered 100+ motion graphics projects; supervised and provided technical support to production teams.
3D Animator at Soft Edge
December 31, 2006 - September 30, 2025
Developed 3D characters, sets, props, texturing, rigging, animation and rendering; gained working knowledge of animation production tools.
Founder at AmarRanna
December 31, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Founded a platform connecting housewives to a digital marketplace for selling cooking; built end-to-end UI/UX and grassroots marketing efforts (2016–2018).
3D Character Artist & Seller at CGTrader
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and monetized 3D characters; active seller since 2022; assets purchased by animation studios.
Founder & Creative Director at Circle Advertising
January 1, 2016 - Present
Led and delivered 500+ motion graphics projects for clients including Reckitt Benckiser (BD), Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, Emami BD, Perfetti Van Melle, and Banglalink; developed 25+ mobile app and AR product presentations; created the Augmented Reality Children’s Book (first in Bangladesh, 10,000+ copies sold); trained junior artists who now work at IFAD Multiproduct, NTV, Asiatic JWT, and more.
Chief Animator at Motion Maker Communication
December 31, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Directed and led Bangladesh’s first 48-minute 3D film, The Adventure of Sinbad (NTV); increased viewer engagement by 40% and reduced production time by 30%. Created 50+ animated explainer videos for antibiotics and drugs, improving Healthcare Professional understanding by 40% (post-campaign survey). Templated After Effects presets to reduce recurring campaign production time by 25%.
Animation Supervisor at Aura Animation
December 31, 2009 - September 30, 2025
Delivered 100+ motion graphics projects; supervised and provided technical support to the production team.
3D Animator at Soft Edge
December 31, 2006 - September 30, 2025
Developed 3D character, set, props, texturing, rigging, animation, and rendering; gained working knowledge of essential animation production tools.
3D Character Artist & Seller at CGTrader
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and monetized 30+ stylized 3D characters, purchased by animation studios and animators.
Founder at AmarRanna
December 31, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Built a platform connecting 100+ housewives to a digital marketplace for selling cooking; delivered UI/UX design, basic app functionality, and grassroots marketing; paused due to funding shortages for delivery logistics, despite proven demand and social acclaim.

Education

Diploma in Multimedia & Animation (Partial) at Arena Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Diploma in Multimedia & Animation (Partial) at Arena Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Diploma in Multimedia & Animation (Partial) at Arena Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in Multimedia & Animation (Partial)
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications