I am a Virginia-based motion graphic artist with 17 years of experience, 14 of which I spent directing visuals in the field of journalism and media. Throughout my career, my skills have evolved to suit the market and its needs better:
In 2009, I worked as an infographic designer for a business newspaper, using visuals to simplify complex financial news and make it reader-friendly.
In 2013, I shifted my career to digital platforms, creating graphics for online content, i.e assisting the editorial team with digital assets for their stories.
In 2018, I launched “Al Arabiya Media”, a project for Al Arabiya News Channel’s website and social media, in which we started creating short video reports with graphics and text on screen.
I then worked with the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office as a senior multimedia designer, where I was in charge of video graphics for social media and government events.
In 2022, I moved to the USA to work with AlHurra channel as a visual editor, where I am responsible for creating 2D motion graphics and animated editorial drawings for Al Hurra digital documentaries and reports.
I enjoy using my creativity to fill in missing visual elements and I have a keen eye for detail. I strive to incorporate even the smallest details to bring a sense of realism to any re-imagined scene.
Throughout my career, my favorite projects were those that included working on visuals that debunk false information, verify crucial stories, and present re-imagined spaces based on descriptive interviews or open-source data.
One specific project that I immensely enjoyed working on was the Double Tap report, in which I collaborated with journalists and the Syria Justice and Accountability Center to identify the locations bombed by Russia and the Syrian regime in Syria. My task was to map and animate these locations.
Additionally, I assisted in collecting open-sourced videos and aligning landmarks from different angles to confirm the locations based on different eyewitness videographers. We also confirmed the timing of the bombing by using open-source data and analyzing the shadows in the videos.
My previous experience in advertising and publication has given me extensive knowledge in using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. These skills have helped me in designing and illustrating scenes for animation, as well as collaborating with other designers on large projects.
I’m a certified drone pilot, capturing cinematic aerial footage with the DJI Mini 3 Pro. To achieve professional-grade visuals, I use ND filters for natural motion blur and glare control. I handle the full post-production pipeline—including color correction, color grading, and sound design—using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition to deliver polished, immersive video content.
Another great passion of mine is creating 2D character animations and explainer videos. I use Adobe Illustrator to design characters and MOHO Animation to animate them professionally. Additionally, I use Plug-ins like Limber or Rubberhose to animate and compose in Adobe After Effects
Alongside motion graphics and animation, I specialize in 3D sculpting and modeling using Blender 3D—bringing environments, characters, and assets to life with accuracy and artistic depth. I also work with Unreal Engine 5 for real-time rendering and immersive scene creation. These skills extend beyond entertainment; I use 3D tools to recreate scenes for forensic reports and investigative visualizations, delivering clear, high-fidelity reconstructions for analysis and presentation.
