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I’m Mohamed Tawfik, an award-winning Egyptian art director, senior illustrator, and creative educator with 20+ years of experience across 2D animation, comics, children’s book illustration, exhibition curation, and professional training. I’ve led creative teams and directed production for long-form animated work and helped build award-winning publications from the ground up. Based in Sharjah, I co-founded an independent comics magazine and established an active fine arts collective, while also delivering structured art and animation courses that blend character design, world-building, and storytelling. My work bridges editorial illustration and animation production, and I’m proud to have been featured internationally, including in Harvard University’s comics anthology.…I’m Mohamed Tawfik, an award-winning Egyptian art director, senior illustrator, and creative educator with 20+ years of experience across 2D animation, comics, children’s book illustration, exhibition curation, and professional training. I’ve led creative teams and directed production for long-form animated work and helped build award-winning publications from the ground up. Based in Sharjah, I co-founded an independent comics magazine and established an active fine arts collective, while also delivering structured art and animation courses that blend character design, world-building, and storytelling. My work bridges editorial illustration and animation production, and I’m proud to have been featured internationally, including in Harvard University’s comics anthology.

MOHAMED TAWFIK

Art Director, Character Designer, Animator, +6

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I’m Mohamed Tawfik, an award-winning Egyptian art director, senior illustrator, and creative educator with 20+ years of experience across 2D animation, comics, children’s book illustration, exhibition curation, and professional training. I’ve led creative teams and directed production for long-form animated work and helped build award-winning publications from the ground up. Based in Sharjah, I co-founded an independent comics magazine and established an active fine arts collective, while also delivering structured art and animation courses that blend character design, world-building, and storytelling. My work bridges editorial illustration and animation production, and I’m proud to have been featured internationally, including in Harvard University’s comics anthology.…I’m Mohamed Tawfik, an award-winning Egyptian art director, senior illustrator, and creative educator with 20+ years of experience across 2D animation, comics, children’s book illustration, exhibition curation, and professional training. I’ve led creative teams and directed production for long-form animated work and helped build award-winning publications from the ground up. Based in Sharjah, I co-founded an independent comics magazine and established an active fine arts collective, while also delivering structured art and animation courses that blend character design, world-building, and storytelling. My work bridges editorial illustration and animation production, and I’m proud to have been featured internationally, including in Harvard University’s comics anthology.

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I’m Mohamed Tawfik, an award-winning Egyptian art director, senior illustrator, and creative educator with 20+ years of experience across 2D animation, comics, children’s book illustration, exhibition curation, and professional training. I’ve led creative teams and directed production for long-form animated work and helped build award-winning publications from the ground up.

Based in Sharjah, I co-founded an independent comics magazine and established an active fine arts collective, while also delivering structured art and animation courses that blend character design, world-building, and storytelling. My work bridges editorial illustration and animation production, and I’m proud to have been featured internationally, including in Harvard University’s comics anthology.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director & Animation Consultant at Jump Animation Studio

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Provided art direction and creative supervision for a long-form animated television series. Designed main and supporting characters, villain designs, and complete color palettes, and delivered structured feedback across production stages to maintain visual and narrative consistency.

Co-Founder & Creative Director at Majid TV Animation Studio

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Founded and led a 40-artist animation studio, overseeing creative and production operations from ideation and scripting through art direction, animation, post-production, and broadcast delivery. Delivered a full 26-episode animated series plus dozens of commercials and branded pieces within two years, achieving all annual production targets.

Senior Art Director at Folk Creative Solutions

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Directed the art department for a 26-episode 2D cut-out animated series, along with multiple commercials and short animations.

Senior Instructor — Digital Arts & Animation at ITI Institute (Egyptian Ministry of Communications)

January 1, 2017 - Present

Designs and delivers professional training courses including Character Design for 2D Animation, 3D Animation, and Game Design as part of Egypt’s national digital skills development program. Conducts in-person and online sessions, adapting curriculum and pacing for different experience levels.

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

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.

Freelance Art, Comics & Animation Instructor at Various cultural institutions (UAE & Egypt)

January 1, 2012 - Present

Designed and facilitated workshops in illustration, comics, and character design for children and young adults at organizations including Sharjah Art Foundation, Dubai Culture Libraries, Rubu’ Qarn Foundation, Sajaya Centers for Girls, and Higher Colleges of Technology. Developed age-appropriate curricula covering visual storytelling, drawing practice, and creative thinking, including lesson plans, technical demonstrations, and critique sessions; also taught in school settings including Saint Fatima National School and several language schools in Egypt.

Freelance Art, Comics & Animation Instructor at Sharjah Art Foundation / Dubai Culture Libraries / Rubu' Qarn Foundation / Sajaya Centers for Girls / Higher Colleges of Technology / Schools in Egypt (various)

January 1, 2012 - Present

Designed and delivered illustration, comics, and character-design workshops for children and young adults in the UAE and Egypt, developing age-appropriate curricula combining visual storytelling, drawing, creative thinking, and critique sessions. Also taught school-based classes covering drawing, illustration, comics, and character design.

Co-Founder & Senior Illustrator at TOK-TOK Magazine

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2023

Co-founded Egypt’s first dedicated comics magazine and helped publish 14 award-winning issues, establishing TOK-TOK as a landmark in Arab independent comics culture.

Senior Illustrator & Comics Artist at Majid Magazine (UAE) / Basim Magazine (KSA) / Samir Magazine (Egypt) / Alaa Eldien magazine (Egypt)

January 1, 2006 - Present

Ongoing/long-term contributor producing comics, illustrations, posters, and covers from concept to final print across leading children’s publications in the Arab world. Delivers editorial artwork that supports storytelling, character development, and age-appropriate visual communication for children and young readers, spanning multiple magazines and regional audiences.

Senior Illustrator & Comics Artist at Majid Magazine (UAE) / Basim Magazine (KSA) / Samir Magazine (Egypt) / Alaa Eldien magazi ne (Egypt)

January 1, 2006 - Present

Ongoing long-term contributor producing comics, illustrations, posters, and covers from concept to final print across multiple leading children’s publications in the Arab world.

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.

Co-Founder & Curator at Independent Fine Arts Collective

January 1, 2003 - Present

Curated and exhibited fine arts work for over two decades, managing exhibition logistics end-to-end—from concept and artist selection to public presentation and press coverage.

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.

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

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Animation & Book Illustration) at Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Bachelor of Fine Arts — Graphic Animation & Book Illustration at Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005