I am a visual artist, animation director, and comics illustrator. My work is documented in the Encyclopaedia of Arab Caricature and Comic Artists (AUB American University of Beirut) and several international publications. I was awarded First Prize in Editorial Comics at the Cairo International Comics Festival 2016. I specialize in creating visual identities, developing pipelines for comic series and animation productions, and leading design teams to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Mohammed Tawfik

I am a visual artist, animation director, and comics illustrator. My work is documented in the Encyclopaedia of Arab Caricature and Comic Artists (AUB American University of Beirut) and several international publications. I was awarded First Prize in Editorial Comics at the Cairo International Comics Festival 2016. I specialize in creating visual identities, developing pipelines for comic series and animation productions, and leading design teams to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

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I am a visual artist, animation director, and comics illustrator. My work is documented in the Encyclopaedia of Arab Caricature and Comic Artists (AUB American University of Beirut) and several international publications.

I was awarded First Prize in Editorial Comics at the Cairo International Comics Festival 2016. I specialize in creating visual identities, developing pipelines for comic series and animation productions, and leading design teams to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director & Visual Consultant at UAE & Egypt
January 1, 2015 - June 4, 2024
Directed visual identity for artistic and media projects. Developed pipelines for comic series and animation productions. Trained and managed design and illustration teams. Appointed as General Supervisor for the Fine Arts Track at Sharjah Youth Centers, UAE.
Senior Animation Artist & Character Designer at Majid Magazine, Abu Dhabi Media
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2015
Designed and developed original cartoon characters for children. Produced educational and entertaining visual content. Collaborated with integrated production teams to meet high-quality standards under tight deadlines.
Comic Artist at Samir, Bassem, and Majid Magazines
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006
Illustrated and colored weekly and monthly comic series. Created engaging visual content tailored to children and young readers.
Award / Exhibition Note at Cairo International Comics Festival
January 1, 2016 - Present
Won first prize in journalist comics for overall work (2016).
Freelance Art Director & Visual Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Directed visual identity for artistic and media projects; developed pipelines for comic series and animation productions; trained and managed design and illustration teams; appointed as General Supervisor for the Fine Arts Track at Sharjah Youth Centers, UAE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts (Animation, Graphics, Book Design and Printing) at Faculty of Fine Arts, Cairo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor's degree in Animation (and related studies: graphics, book design, printing) at Faculty of Fine Arts, Cairo University, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

First prize in journalist comics, Cairo International Comics Festival
January 1, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Co-Founder, TOK-TOK Magazine
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Co-Founder, One Shot Fine Art Group
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Member, Fine Artists Syndicate (Cairo)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Member, Egyptian Journalists Syndicate
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Doctorate in ITI / Information Technology, Design, and Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Collaborator on a book about comics in the Middle East (Harvard University collaboration)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Publication cited in Encyclopedia of Arab Caricature and Comic Artists (Center for Comic Strip Studies, American University of Beirut)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
First prize in journalistic comics, Cairo International Comics Festival
January 1, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Member, Fine Artists Syndicate (Cairo)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Member, Egyptian Journalists Syndicate
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Doctorate (Instructor in ITI/Design & Arts)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Government, Other