Hi, I’m M. Fahad Dasti, a concept artist focused on character, environment, and visual storytelling for games and animation. Over 11 years, I’ve helped teams shape stylized worlds and narrative-driven visuals, from early ideation to production-ready assets. I enjoy building expressive characters, props, and environments, mentoring junior artists, and refining art direction across Unreal Engine-based pipelines. I’m passionate about AI-assisted workflows that streamline visual development while preserving strong storytelling and polish.

M. Fahad Dasti

Hi, I’m M. Fahad Dasti, a concept artist focused on character, environment, and visual storytelling for games and animation. Over 11 years, I’ve helped teams shape stylized worlds and narrative-driven visuals, from early ideation to production-ready assets. I enjoy building expressive characters, props, and environments, mentoring junior artists, and refining art direction across Unreal Engine-based pipelines. I’m passionate about AI-assisted workflows that streamline visual development while preserving strong storytelling and polish.

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Hi, I’m M. Fahad Dasti, a concept artist focused on character, environment, and visual storytelling for games and animation. Over 11 years, I’ve helped teams shape stylized worlds and narrative-driven visuals, from early ideation to production-ready assets.

I enjoy building expressive characters, props, and environments, mentoring junior artists, and refining art direction across Unreal Engine-based pipelines. I’m passionate about AI-assisted workflows that streamline visual development while preserving strong storytelling and polish.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Snr Concept Artist at Wakhra Studios
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Storyboarded sequences for two kids' animated series. Designed production-ready assets, props, and stylized environments. Created character concepts with expressive poses & personality focus. Explored AI-assisted workflows for visual development and animation pipeline.
Lead Artist at NCU Technologies
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Leading the artistic direction for stylized game visuals. Designing characters, environments, props, and UI icons. Mentoring junior artists and maintaining visual consistency and polish. Collaborating with modeling/animation teams for production fidelity.
Senior Concept Artist at 3rd World Studios
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Designed production-ready concept art for animated films. Created characters, props, and world assets. Provided look direction and texture reference to supported 3D teams. Contributed to the exploration of lighting and layout in Unreal Engine.
Lead Artist at Casual Tech
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Built IP art direction from ideation to production handoff. Illustrated characters, backgrounds, and promotional art. Created visual assets for animation and casual game content.
CG Artist at Mindstorm Studios
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Illustrated characters and UI for various titles such as War Inc., Ganglands, Sword N' Sorcery, Coin Party. Delivered icons, splash art, props, and themed art packs.
Concept Artist at Gameview Studios
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Created stylized concepts for environment, creatures, and assets for mobile titles. Delivered production-ready visuals under tight schedules.
Senior Concept Artist at Wakhra Studios
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Storyboarded sequences for two kids' animated series; designed production-ready assets, props, and stylized environments; created character concepts with expressive poses and personality; explored AI-assisted workflows for visual development and animation pipeline.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at National College of Arts (NCA)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
A-Levels at Beacon House Defence (BDC)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture at National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
A-Levels at Beacon House Defence (BDC), Lahore
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture at National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
A-Levels at Beacon House Defence (BDC), Lahore
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture at National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
A-Levels at Beacon House Defence (BDC), Lahore
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture at National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
A-Levels at Beacon House Defence (BDC), Lahore
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture at National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
A-Levels at Beacon House Defence (BDC), Lahore
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture at National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
A-Levels at Beacon House Defence (BDC), Lahore
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture at National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
A-Levels at Beacon House Defence (BDC), Lahore
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture at National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
A-Levels at Beacon House Defence (BDC), Lahore
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture at National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
A-Levels at Beacon House Defence (BDC), Lahore
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education