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Saadia Aiena

@saadiaaiena

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Illustrator and animator specializing in motion-graphics and digital illustration.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I want a team-based role where I can create polished digital illustrations and 2D motion graphics, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate to refine concepts—so I can deliver engaging, cohesive visuals for learning and promotional content.

I’m an illustrator/designer and animator focused on delivering polished visual content that stays accurate to brand guidelines and performance needs. I’m comfortable working fast, adapting quickly, and meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing clarity.

In my full-time role as an Illustrator/Graphic Designer (remote), I produced 1,000+ high-quality digital illustrations for educational content. I also designed storyboards and slide decks to support animation production teams, collaborating with designers and content developers to refine concepts and improve visual clarity.

My experience spans motion and animation workflows across 2D and supporting 3D work. As an Animation Internee at CalmKaaj, I contributed to creative projects like supporting graphic design tasks and developing a custom mural for a game room, and I worked on a one-minute promotional animated reel.

Through freelance projects, including animated wedding cards, character design, and a short film (“Bloom”) from storyboarding to final animation and sound design, I’ve strengthened my composition skills and animation fundamentals. I enjoy team-based environments where visual storytelling and learning-focused outcomes are the goal.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Animation Internee

CalmKaaj CrossRoads

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)

Supported creative projects including graphic design tasks and a custom mural for the game room. Produced a one-minute promotional 2D animated reel by making frames in Adobe Illustrator and exporting to Adobe After Effects.

Graphic Design Custom Mural Execution 2D Animation Adobe Illustrator After Effects Motion Graphics

Freelance Illustrator/Animator

Freelance

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Completed freelance animation and design projects including animated wedding cards and character design work. Produced and composed a short film titled “Bloom” from storyboarding through final animation and sound design.

Character Design Compose Storyboarding Animation Sound Design Adobe Animate Blender Zbrush

Illustrator/Graphic Designer

Upbrainery Technologies

Feb 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Produced 1,000+ high-quality digital illustrations for educational content while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining brand accuracy. Designed storyboards and slide decks for animations and collaborated with designers and content developers to refine concepts.

Digital Illustration Graphic Design Storyboarding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Foundation University School of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Computer Arts, Computer Arts

2022 - 2026

Grade: CGPA: 3.97

Pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Arts at Foundation University (School of Science and Technology). Reported CGPA is 3.97 and the program helped strengthen team-based illustration and line art skills.

CalmKaaj

Animation Intern, Animation

2025 - 2025

Activities and societies: Contributed to creative projects (graphic design support and a mural for the game room). Produced a 1-minute promotional 2D animation reel; created frames in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and exported to Adobe After Effects.

Completed an Animation Internship at CalmKaaj to support creative and production work for animations. Gained hands-on experience working on-site in a collaborative environment.