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Ayla Kasimova

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I’m Ayla Kasimova, an art director and animation professional based in Los Angeles, collaborating on multiple animated film projects at the California Institute of the Arts.

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I’m Ayla Kasimova, an art director and animation professional based in Los Angeles, collaborating on multiple animated film projects at the California Institute of the Arts. I’ve produced and art directed team-based work including Chasing Time (2024), 36.8 (2025), Continue? (2025), and The Last Flight (2026), with selections for the Producers’ Show at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

I also enjoy expanding my creative practice through character design and animation work with the ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival, where I support festival production and promotional animated content. With a strong focus on visual development, color design, and character-driven storytelling, I aim to bring cohesive, expressive worlds to screen while collaborating smoothly across disciplines.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Art Director · ART Domain LondonMay 2025 – Aug 2025 · 4 mos

Contributed to the design of marketing videos that communicated brand values, reinforced messaging, and engaged target audiences across social media and web platforms.

Art Director · California Institute of the ArtsSep 2024 – May 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos

Produced and art directed multiple collaborative animated films including Chasing Time (2024), 36.8 (2025), Continue? (2025), and The Last Flight (2026). Coordinated creative direction within the studio context and contributed to films selected for the Producers’ Show at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Character Designer, Animator, Organizer · ANIMAFILM International Animation FestivalSep 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Contributed to organizing an international animation festival and produced promotional animated content. Created animated drawings and supported character design, coloring, visual development, and animation for festival-related projects.

Portfolio Advisor · Baku Education Information CenterMay 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Education

Degree · California Institute of the Arts2023 – 2026
Architecture · EDAS (Experimental Architectural Studio)2025
Fashion Summer Course · Central Saint Martins2025
Digital Art Summer Course · Skills Up School Moscow2023

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