Zahra Jafarzadeh

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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.

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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.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 6 roles

Visual Development Artist, 2D Animator & Digital Painter · Snapshot StudiosNov 2024 – Apr 2025 · 6 mos

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.

Animation Filmmaker · IngeniumDec 2022 – Mar 2023 · 4 mos

Created storytelling animation episodes for the Skidshack AR application based on Oilwives’ narratives and archival material from the Canadian Energy Museum’s archive.

Lead 2D Animation Artist, Illustrator, and Graphic Designer · Energy Stories Lab at University of CalgaryDec 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr

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 Character Design and Object Design · Farid’s Riddles TV animation seriesMay 2020 – Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos
2D Digital Cel Animator and VFX/Composite Artist · Sewing MachineDec 2017 – Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos
2D Animation Composite and VFX Supervisor · Pahlevanan TV animation Series, Harekat-e-Kelidi Animation StudioApr 2016 – Aug 2022 · 6 yrs 5 mos

Education

Master of Fine Arts · Department of Art and Art History, University of Calgary2022 – 2024
Master of Fine Arts · Faculty of Cinema and Theater, Tehran University of Art2013 – 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Faculty of Applied Arts, Tehran University of Art2008 – 2012

Certifications and awards· 10

Petroleum History Society Multimedia Award2024 – 2025
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Graduate Scholarships2023
International Graduate Students Tuition Award2022 – 2024
Member, Quick Draw Animation Society2025

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