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I'm a 2D artist and animator focused on storyboarding, background art, and visual storytelling. With a foundation in theatre direction, improv, and scriptwriting, I naturally lean into narrative-driven work where visuals aren't just seen but felt. I'm driven by a constant need to grow, experiment, and push ideas further, aiming to create work that connects, engages, and leaves a mark.…

Waqas Bin Tahir

2D Animator, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, +3

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I'm a 2D artist and animator focused on storyboarding, background art, and visual storytelling. With a foundation in theatre direction, improv, and scriptwriting, I naturally lean into narrative-driven work where visuals aren't just seen but felt. I'm driven by a constant need to grow, experiment, and push ideas further, aiming to create work that connects, engages, and leaves a mark.…

Available to hire

Lahore, Pakistan

I’m a 2D artist and animator focused on storyboarding, background art, and visual storytelling.

With a foundation in theatre direction, improv, and scriptwriting, I naturally lean into narrative-driven work where visuals aren’t just seen but felt. I’m driven by a constant need to grow, experiment, and push ideas further, aiming to create work that connects, engages, and leaves a mark.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Executive 2D Artist at One Story

March 1, 2025 - August 14, 2025

Developed visual storytelling and brand design across digital campaigns and product experiences, including character design and illustration work for Qainchee’s rebranding and Virtual Try-On webpage. Created pixel-art and comic-style content for social media while maintaining strong brand consistency, and adapted multiple illustration styles to match varying campaign tones and objectives. Collaborated with team members to enhance creative workflows and deliver cohesive, high-quality visual outputs.

Director at Thesis Project – 2D Animated Short Film

December 17, 2025 - February 13, 2026

Directed and produced a narrative-driven 2D animated short film, leading the process from storyboarding and character animation to overall visual development. Collaborated with a small team throughout production, contributing to editing and sound design to deliver a cohesive final piece.

Comic Designer at Comic Book Design - Freelance Project

February 12, 2025 - March 11, 2025

Conceptualized and illustrated a black-and-white comic inspired by Yin-Yang, exploring themes of duality and balance. Designed panel compositions using contrast, light, and shadow to enhance narrative impact, and developed a cohesive visual storytelling style that visually represents harmony and conflict throughout the storyline.

Designer at Interior Design Conceptual Illustration

April 17, 2023 - April 22, 2023

Developed conceptual illustrations for an interior design project, focusing on narrative-driven spatial visuals. Integrated cultural and symbolic elements to strengthen thematic storytelling within the space, and created detailed compositions that clearly communicated the overall design vision and atmosphere.