I'm an Illustrator and character Designer with over 6 years of experience. I currently bring stories to life at Fire Spike Studio through catchy illustrations and backgrounds. My background as a multifaceted artist includes specialties in Character Design, Illustration for animation, Children's books, and storyboards, alongside experience in traditional animation. I enjoy exploring different styles and am always excited about collaborative opportunities. For me, illustrations and animations are more than just art, they are conduits for inspiration. I believe they empower individuals, particularly children, to believe in themselves and envision achieving their greatest dreams. Making learning more engaging and fostering a mindset of growth and accomplishment. Driven by passion and creativity, I'm excited to tackle new challenges and contribute to projects that make a lasting, positive impact.

Alaa Sharaf

I'm an Illustrator and character Designer with over 6 years of experience. I currently bring stories to life at Fire Spike Studio through catchy illustrations and backgrounds. My background as a multifaceted artist includes specialties in Character Design, Illustration for animation, Children's books, and storyboards, alongside experience in traditional animation. I enjoy exploring different styles and am always excited about collaborative opportunities. For me, illustrations and animations are more than just art, they are conduits for inspiration. I believe they empower individuals, particularly children, to believe in themselves and envision achieving their greatest dreams. Making learning more engaging and fostering a mindset of growth and accomplishment. Driven by passion and creativity, I'm excited to tackle new challenges and contribute to projects that make a lasting, positive impact.

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I’m an Illustrator and character Designer with over 6 years of experience. I currently bring stories to life at Fire Spike Studio through catchy illustrations and backgrounds.

My background as a multifaceted artist includes specialties in Character Design, Illustration for animation, Children’s books, and storyboards, alongside experience in traditional animation. I enjoy exploring different styles and am always excited about collaborative opportunities.

For me, illustrations and animations are more than just art, they are conduits for inspiration. I believe they empower individuals, particularly children, to believe in themselves and envision achieving their greatest dreams. Making learning more engaging and fostering a mindset of growth and accomplishment.

Driven by passion and creativity, I’m excited to tackle new challenges and contribute to projects that make a lasting, positive impact.

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Work Experience

Illustrator at Bored Panda
January 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrated for a wide range of projects, including character designs and backgrounds for articles and visual stories.
Illustrator at Motion Way
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Created illustrations and visual assets for motion design projects.
Illustrator at Nagwa
October 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Freelance illustrator, delivered assets for educational content and interactive tasks.
Illustrator and storyboard at Freelancer
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Developed storyboards and illustrated assets for various freelance projects.
Illustrator at Akwan
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Illustration work for clients, followed by revisions and style development.
Illustrator at Innovito
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Illustration work and storyboard support for projects.

Education

Graphic Design Course at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
at Faculty of Computer Science
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2018

Qualifications

Graphic Design Certificate
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment