IRFAN SAEED QURESHI
Available to hire
I am a passionate and experienced graphic and illustration artist with over 25 years of experience. I combine creative vision with technical skills and always strive for excellence in my craft. I enjoy learning new things and applying a wide range of skills to improve each project I work on.
Throughout my career, I have worked with various clients and teams, contributing my talents in animation, digital illustration, character and concept design, storyboarding, and graphic design. I am enthusiastic about art and design and look forward to lending my expertise to make a difference.
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Language
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Work Experience
Digital Illustrator & Storyboard Artist at Fractal Systems FZ- LLC.
December 31, 2021 - July 27, 2025Collaborated with engineers and the marketing team to prepare creative briefs for technologies. Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, developed characters, concepts, and illustrations for animations in cooperation with the 3D department.
Sole Practitioner Permit / Freelancer at Dubai Creative Cluster Authority, Dubai
December 31, 2019 - July 27, 2025Worked independently as a freelancer providing animation, graphic design, and illustration services. Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, digital paintings, and developed characters, concepts, and illustrations on a project basis.
Sales Executive / Graphic Designer at Creative Minds Advertising L.L.C., Dubai
December 31, 2018 - July 27, 2025Met clients to take creative briefings and prepared and presented proposals. Created and finalized artworks, concepts, and designs for clients.
Visualizer/ Illustrator at Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai and MENA
December 31, 2016 - July 27, 2025Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, digital paintings, developed characters, concepts, and illustrations for various brands.
Visiting Faculty at Media Sciences Department at IQRA University, DHA Campus, Karachi
December 31, 2008 - July 27, 2025Delivered lectures on character & concept design and traditional animation design. Provided skills and knowledge related to instruction and relevant industry assignments to motivate students.
Creative Director and Partner at daTOONfactory, Karachi
December 31, 2008 - July 27, 2025Met clients for creative briefs, developed presentations, and presented proposals. Directed layouts and designs and created and finalized artworks.
Art Director overseeing traditional animation at The CARROT COMPANY (Pvt.) Ltd. Karachi
December 31, 2006 - July 27, 2025Created concepts and storyboarding, developed character designs, and texture paintings for 3D CG animations.
Traditional & 3D Animation supervisor at POST AMAZERS (Pvt.) Ltd. Karachi, Pakistan
December 31, 2004 - July 27, 2025Responsible for all traditional and 2D animation projects, developed 3D texturing and matte paintings, layouts, storyboarding and animatics, monitored workflow and production schedules while meeting deadlines.
Editorial Cartoonist & Illustrator at The NEWS Group of Publications, Karachi
December 31, 2001 - July 27, 2025Created and developed conceptual artworks and cartoons for various magazines and economic pages.
Editorial Cartoonist at Daily FINANCIAL POST Newspaper
November 30, 1999 - July 27, 2025Produced daily column cartoons using pen, brush, and Indian ink that humorously depicted life in Karachi.
Digital Illustrator & Storyboard Artist at Fractal Systems FZ- LLC.
December 31, 2021 - July 27, 2025Worked with engineers and the marketing team to prepare creative briefs for technologies. Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, developed characters, concepts, and illustrations for animations in collaboration with the 3D department.
Sole Practitioner Permit / Freelancer at Dubai Creative Cluster Authority
December 31, 2019 - July 27, 2025Worked independently as animator, graphic designer, and illustrator. Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, digital painting, developed characters, concepts, and illustrations on a project basis.
Sales Executive / Graphic Designer at Creative Minds Advertising L.L.C., Dubai
December 31, 2018 - July 27, 2025Met clients, took creative briefs, prepared and presented proposals. Created and finalized artworks, concepts, and designs for clients.
Visualizer/ Illustrator at Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai and MENA
December 31, 2016 - July 27, 2025Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, digital paintings, developing characters, concepts, and illustrations for their brands.
Visiting Faculty Media Sciences Department at IQRA University, DHA Campus, Karachi
December 31, 2008 - July 27, 2025Delivered lectures and shared skills and knowledge related to character & concept design and traditional animation design. Motivated students with instructions and relevant industry assignments.
Creative Director and Partner at daTOONfactory, Karachi
December 31, 2008 - July 27, 2025Met clients for creative briefs, developed presentations, and directed layouts and designs. Created and finalized artworks.
Art Director at The CARROT COMPANY (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi
December 31, 2006 - July 27, 2025Oversaw traditional animation, created concepts, storyboarding, character designs, and texture paintings for 3D CG animations.
Traditional & 3D Animation supervisor at POST AMAZERS (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi
December 31, 2004 - July 27, 2025Managed all traditional and 2D animation projects, developed 3D texturing, matte paintings, layouts, storyboarding, animatics. Monitored workflow, production schedules, and met deadlines.
Editorial Cartoonist & Illustrator at The NEWS Group of Publications, Karachi
December 31, 2001 - July 27, 2025Created and developed concept art and works for Us Magazine, U, Vista and Economic Pages.
Editorial Cartoonist at Daily FINANCIAL POST Newspaper
November 30, 1999 - July 27, 2025Produced daily column cartoons appearing on 'City' (Page 3), using pen, brush and Indian ink, humorously depicting life in Karachi.
Digital Illustrator & Storyboard Artist at Fractal Systems FZ- LLC.
December 31, 2021 - July 27, 2025Worked with engineers and marketing teams preparing creative briefs for technologies. Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, and developed characters, concepts, and illustrations for animations in collaboration with the 3D department.
Sole Practitioner Permit / Freelancer at Dubai Creative Cluster Authority, Dubai
December 31, 2019 - July 27, 2025Worked independently as a freelancer providing animation, graphic design, and illustration services. Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, digital paintings, developing characters, concepts, and illustrations on a project basis.
Sales Executive / Graphic Designer at Creative Minds Advertising L.L.C., Dubai
December 31, 2018 - July 27, 2025Met clients to take creative briefings, prepared and presented proposals. Created and finalized artworks, concepts, and designs for clients.
Visualizer/ Illustrator at Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai and MENA
December 31, 2016 - July 27, 2025Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, digital paintings, developed characters, concepts, and illustrations for their brands.
Visiting Faculty at Media Sciences Department at IQRA University, DHA Campus, Karachi
December 31, 2008 - July 27, 2025Delivered lectures in Character & Concept Design and Traditional Animation Design. Provided skills and knowledge related to the areas of instruction and relevant industry assignments to motivate students.
Creative Director and Partner at daTOONfactory, Karachi
December 31, 2008 - July 27, 2025Met clients for creative briefs, developed presentations, and presented proposals. Directed layouts, designs, and created and finalized artworks.
Art Director overseeing traditional animation at The CARROT COMPANY (Pvt.) Ltd. Karachi
December 31, 2006 - July 27, 2025Created concepts and storyboarding, developed character designs and texture paintings for 3D CG animations.
Traditional & 3D Animation supervisor at POST AMAZERS (Pvt.) Ltd. Karachi, Pakistan
December 31, 2004 - July 27, 2025Responsible for all traditional and 2D animation projects, developed 3D texturing and matte paintings, layouts, storyboarding and animatics, monitored workflow and production schedules, and met deadlines.
Editorial Cartoonist & Illustrator at The NEWS Group of Publications, Karachi
December 31, 2001 - July 27, 2025Created and developed concept art and works for Us Magazine, U, Vista, and economic pages.
Editorial Cartoonist at Daily FINANCIAL POST Newspaper
November 30, 1999 - July 27, 2025Provided daily column cartoons using pen, brush, and Indian ink, humorously reflecting life in Karachi.
Digital Illustrator & Storyboard Artist at Fractal Systems FZ - LLC
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025Collaborated with engineers and marketing teams to prepare creative briefs for technologies. Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, character concepts, and illustrations for animations, working alongside the 3D department.
Freelancer / Sole Practitioner Permit at Dubai Creative Cluster Authority
December 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025Worked independently as a freelancer specializing in animation, graphic design, and illustration. Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, digital paintings, character development, concepts and illustrations on a project basis.
Sales Executive / Graphic Designer at Creative Minds Advertising L.L.C., Dubai
December 31, 2018 - August 5, 2025Met with clients to take creative briefings and prepared and presented design proposals. Created and finalized artworks, concepts, and designs for clients.
Visualizer/ Illustrator at Saatchi & Saatchi ME, Dubai and MENA
December 31, 2016 - August 5, 2025Created and finalized storyboards, animatics, digital paintings, character development, concepts, and illustrations for various brands.
Visiting Faculty at Media Sciences Department at IQRA University, DHA Campus, Karachi
December 31, 2008 - August 5, 2025Delivered lectures on character & concept design and traditional animation design. Taught skills, knowledge, and assignments relevant to industry standards to motivate students.
Creative Director and Partner at daTOONfactory, Karachi
December 31, 2008 - August 5, 2025Managed client creative briefs, developed and presented design proposals, directed layouts and designs, and created and finalized artworks.
Art Director at The CARROT COMPANY (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi
December 31, 2006 - August 5, 2025Oversaw traditional animation including concept creation, storyboarding, character designs, and texture paintings for 3D CG animations.
Traditional & 3D Animation Supervisor at POST AMAZERS (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi
December 31, 2004 - August 5, 2025Managed traditional and 2D animation projects, developed 3D texturing, matte paintings, layouts, storyboarding, and animatics, and monitored workflow and production schedules to ensure deadlines were met.
Editorial Cartoonist & Illustrator at The NEWS Group of Publications, Karachi
December 31, 2001 - August 5, 2025Created and developed concept art and illustrations for magazines and economic pages.
Editorial Cartoonist at Daily Financial Post Newspaper
November 30, 1999 - August 5, 2025Produced daily cartoons for the 'City' section, using pen, brush, and Indian ink to humorously depict life in Karachi.
Education
Intermediate Biology at Govt. Degree College Latifabad No.11, Hyderabad, Sindh
March 3, 1985 - December 30, 1987Intermediate Biology
2 years Certificate course at Karachi School of Arts
March 10, 1998 - May 1, 1991Commercial and Fine Arts
Certificate at Karachi School of Arts, Karachi
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Higher Secondary School Diploma at Govt. Degree Science College, Latifabad No.11, Hyderabad
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989Certificate at Karachi School of Arts, Karachi
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Higher Secondary School at Govt. Degree Science College, Latifabad No.11, Hyderabad
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989Certificate at Karachi School of Arts, Karachi
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Higher Secondary School Diploma at Govt. Degree Science College, Latifabad No.11, Hyderabad
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989One-year certificate course at Karachi School of Arts, Karachi
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Higher Secondary School at Govt. Degree Science College, Latifabad No.11, Hyderabad
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989Qualifications
Council Member of Karachi Press Club
September 1, 1997 - July 27, 2025Member of Karachi Union of Journalists
May 1, 1999 - July 27, 2025Council Member of Karachi Press Club
September 1, 1997 - July 27, 2025Member of Karachi Union of Journalists
May 1, 1999 - July 27, 2025Council Member of Karachi Press Club
September 1, 1997 - July 27, 2025Member of Karachi Union of Journalists
May 1, 1999 - July 27, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services, Education, Consumer Goods, Retail, Government, Transportation & Logistics
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