I'm Zahra Jafarzadeh, a multidisciplinary graphic designer, digital artist, and animator with over a decade of experience in video editing, motion graphics, and illustration. I excel in delivering high-quality projects under tight deadlines and am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. I thrive in both independent and collaborative productions, from concept development to final delivery, with a strong attention to detail and storytelling. I manage multiple projects, incorporate feedback, and ensure brand consistency across digital platforms.

Zahra Jafarzadeh

I'm Zahra Jafarzadeh, a multidisciplinary graphic designer, digital artist, and animator with over a decade of experience in video editing, motion graphics, and illustration. I excel in delivering high-quality projects under tight deadlines and am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. I thrive in both independent and collaborative productions, from concept development to final delivery, with a strong attention to detail and storytelling. I manage multiple projects, incorporate feedback, and ensure brand consistency across digital platforms.

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I’m Zahra Jafarzadeh, a multidisciplinary graphic designer, digital artist, and animator with over a decade of experience in video editing, motion graphics, and illustration. I excel in delivering high-quality projects under tight deadlines and am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.

I thrive in both independent and collaborative productions, from concept development to final delivery, with a strong attention to detail and storytelling. I manage multiple projects, incorporate feedback, and ensure brand consistency across digital platforms.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Visual Development Artist, 2D Animator & Digital Painter at Snapshot Studios
November 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Created 2D animated sequences and digital paintings for Thunder of Clouds documentary-animation film. Developed 360-degree digital paintings as immersive backgrounds to enhance spatial depth and atmosphere. Designed animated scenes aligned with soundtracks for narrative storytelling. Collaborated with creative team to refine motion design and compositing for immersive visuals.
Lead 2D Animation Artist, Illustrator, and Graphic Designer at Energy Stories Lab at University of Calgary
December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Created 2D Digital Collage Animations and motion design for storytelling about women's narratives in the 1940s Alberta energy sector. Developed User Interface graphic design for the Augmented Reality application 'Skidshack'.
Animation Filmmaker at Ingenium
December 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Created storytelling animation episodes for the Skidshack AR application based on Oilwives’ narratives and archival material from the Canadian Energy Museum’s archive.
Animation Character Design and Object Design at Farid’s Riddles TV animation series
May 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022
Created digitally painted objects and characters for digital cut-out TV animation.
2D Animation Composite and VFX Supervisor at Pahlevanan TV animation Series, Harekat-e-Kelidi Animation Studio
April 1, 2016 - August 31, 2022
Supervised and composited multiple animated layers to ensure seamless integration with camera movements for cohesive visual narratives. Performed colour correction, applied visual effects and integrated particle effects and motion design to enhance visual quality and narrative impact.
2D Digital Cel Animator and VFX/Composite Artist at Sewing Machine
December 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020
Collaborated on an independent short film as 2D digital cel character animator and delivered visual effects and compositing enhancing the film's visual narrative.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Department of Art and Art History, University of Calgary
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Master of Fine Arts at Faculty of Cinema and Theater, Tehran University of Art
July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Faculty of Applied Arts, Tehran University of Art
September 1, 2008 - February 29, 2012

Qualifications

Petroleum History Society Multimedia Award
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Graduate Scholarships
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
International Graduate Students Tuition Award
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Member, Quick Draw Animation Society
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Member, International Animated Film Association (ASIFA INTERNATIONAL)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Member, Animated Filmmakers Guild of Iran
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Member, International Animated Film Association (ASIFA IRAN)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Petroleum History Society Multimedia Award
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Graduate Scholarships in the Department of Art
May 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
International Graduate Students Tuition Award
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Energy & Utilities, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government