Nia Mahran

Co-founded a boutique creative studio focused on animated content and visual storytelling. Directed the entire production pipeline, managed client communications, timelines, and budgets, and collaborated with artists to create award-winning animated shorts.

Collaborated with 3D and motion design teams to create engaging CGI product showcases for high-end campaigns. Directed and storyboarded short-form content, ensuring alignment with creative vision and client objectives.

Directed the animation pipeline, overseeing team hiring, supervision, and storyboard approvals. Managed production timelines and facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to ensure project alignment.

Spearheaded creative direction for the Al Petra Museum AR App, enhancing cultural storytelling through innovative design. Directed a cross-disciplinary team of 3D artists and designers, ensuring visual alignment with project goals.

Selected as an apprentice artist-in-residence at Animato Mada Residency, specializing in puppet fabrication and stop motion animation. Trained under experienced puppet makers, mastering sculpting, armature building, and costuming techniques.

Led the design of pixel-based game assets, including characters, UI, environments, and animated sprites. Established the visual tone for projects through moodboards and concept art during early development.

Led art direction for a full branding and product campaign. Designed promotional materials and developed a cohesive campaign visual identity.

Managed creative production for product packaging, advertising materials, and digital content.

Designed painterly backgrounds for short-form 2D animated projects. Matched color palettes and compositions for each story for consistency.

Created character animation, effects, and transitions using hand-drawn techniques. Developed animatics and frame timing to align with production goals.

Led traditional animation production for educational and promotional content. Developed character assets and built animatics in collaboration with the editing team.

Performed touch-up work on photographs, likely enhancing images for clients.

Designed T-shirts for graduation Fun day, likely involving graphic design.

Trained as a digital 2D animator, likely learning animation techniques and software.

Taught stop motion workshops for kids using clay and cut out paper.

Participated as a 2D game artist in a game jam event, likely creating game art assets.

Worked as a 2D traditional animator, likely creating hand-drawn animations.

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects from Minia University, completed from 2014 to 2019.