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@hafsauser4
Freelance animator and illustrator creating commissioned animated stories, illustrations, and educational visuals for 20+ clients worldwide.
What I'm looking for
At Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome Foundation, I design branded infographics that make complex medical information accessible, along with visual assets for newsletters, the website, and social media.
As a freelance animator and illustrator, I’ve delivered commissioned illustrations, animated stories, and educational visuals for 20+ clients worldwide. My work has also included storyboard-led motion pieces and children’s book illustrations.
At Mindbridge, I designed UI and landing page elements, banner ads, and digital graphics, and led the design direction for subsidiary brand Ferotek. I’ve also supported humanitarian awareness campaigns at Signify, Management Consulting, and co-led the creative team for BNU Bestival’20, a university event with 2,000+ attendees.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Animator & Illustrator
Self Employed
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Delivered commissioned illustrations, animated stories, and educational visuals for 20+ clients worldwide. Produced storyboard-led motion pieces, children's book illustrations, and branded promotional assets.
2D Animator
Mindbridge
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Collaborated within large multidisciplinary teams, supporting project delivery under tight deadlines. Designed UI elements, banner ads, and digital graphics using Adobe Creative Suite, and led design direction for subsidiary brand Ferotek.
Studio Assistant
International Artist
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Assisted with event preparation, setup, and breakdown for exhibitions, ensuring smooth on-site operations. Provided logistical support, coordinated with vendors, and engaged with visitors and clients during exhibitions.
Executive Assistant & Content Designer
Body by Butter
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Provided administrative and logistical support for business operations, supporting client engagement and communications across international audiences. Designed digital and social media graphics, advertisements, and promotional content for an international food business.
Social Media & Content Design Manager
Signify, Management Consulting
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Supported awareness-raising campaigns aligned with humanitarian and social justice causes, managing donor-facing communications across social media platforms. Ensured content compliance with donor branding (USAID, UN), fact-checked content, and analysed engagement data to improve campaign performance.
Co-Head, Creative Team
BNU Bestival'20
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Co-led the planning and delivery of a large-scale university event with 2,000+ attendees, supporting logistics, coordination, and fundraising. Oversaw event branding and marketing materials, supervised volunteers, and liaised with administration, sponsors, and participants.
Communications Volunteer
Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome Foundation
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Designed branded infographics and visual assets for the foundation, translating complex medical information into accessible visuals while maintaining brand consistency. Collaborated with a cross-functional team to deliver ongoing communications and design work.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nottingham Trent University
MA, Animation
2024 - 2025
Pursued an MA in Animation, focusing on animation and aesthetics, culture and collaboration, and future and professionals.
Beaconhouse National University
BFA, Visual Art
2017 - 2021
Earned a BFA in Visual Art, with coursework in graphic design, photography and photo editing, video editing, and illustration.
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