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Designer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Toptal member since July 27, 2026
Bio
Halim has spent over 15 years building motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and Unreal Engine cinematics across animation, film, and digital content. His toolkit centers on Unreal Engine 5, After Effects, and Cinema 4D. While at Saluki Media, Halim contributed to a 20% savings on selected projects by improving production efficiency.
Portfolio
Nissan Tron | Unreal Engine
3D Motion Graphics3D AnimationUnreal Engine 5Adobe After EffectsAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere Pro+ 26 more
Elix & Oli Unreal Engine Animated Short
3D AnimationUnreal Engine 5Visual Storytelling2D AnimationAdobe After EffectsAdobe Photoshop+ 27 more
Unreal Engine MOCAP Action Trailer
3D AnimationMotion CaptureUnreal Engine 5Cinematic ArtistryAdobe After EffectsAdobe Photoshop+ 28 more
Experience
- Storyboarding - 18 years
- Animation - 18 years
- Visual Storytelling - 18 years
- Compositing - 18 years
- 3D Animation - 15 years
- Creative Direction - 15 years
- Motion Graphics - 15 years
- Unreal Engine - 10 years
Tools
- Unreal Engine
Work Experience
Founder | Animation & Creative Director
2025 - PRESENT
BX3 Animation Studio
- Built BX3 Animation Studio as a creative lab for stylized animation, real-time cinematics, original IP, brand storytelling, workshops, and 3D printing services.
- Directed end-to-end animation production, including concept, script, storyboard, character and environment design, 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, 2D FX, lighting, compositing, and final render.
- Developed original animated IP, including Delivery Heroes, with pitch materials, worldbuilding, character direction, cinematic sequences, and production pipeline planning.
- Created Unreal Engine cinematic content that included characters, environments, assets, lighting, FX, cameras, composition, and final renders.
- Integrated AI-assisted workflows such as motion capture, image-to-3D exploration, concept ideation, and real-time production while maintaining strong traditional animation and art direction standards.
Technologies: Unreal Engine, Animation, Creative Direction, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, Compositing, 3D Animation, 2D, 3D Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Character Creator, Blender, Art, Character Animation, Cinema 4D, Director, DaVinci Resolve, Audio, 3D Motion Graphics, 2D Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Art Direction, Creative Concept Development, Lighting, Motion Design, Social Media Advertising, Video Direction, Video Post-production, Visual Storytelling, 3D, 3D Character Animation, 2D Animation, Post-production, Scene Composition, Motion & Animation Design, Composition, 3D Graphics, 3D Lighting, 2D Illustrations, Animated Explainer Videos, Video Editing
Senior Motion Graphic Artist | Animation Director
2017 - 2025
Saluki Media FZ
- Led the creation of dynamic visual content aligned with client and brand goals by combining motion design, 3D animation, visual storytelling, and production problem-solving.
- Designed and animated high-production-value motion graphics for advertising, corporate films, broadcast content, and digital campaigns.
- Improved production efficiency through smarter workflows and technical problem-solving, which contributed to an estimated 20% saving on selected projects.
- Collaborated with producers, designers, editors, 3D artists, and clients to move projects from creative brief to polished final delivery.
Technologies: Motion Graphics, 3D Animation, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Creative Suite, 2D, 2D Motion Graphics, 3D Art, 3D Motion Graphics, Animation, Art, Character Animation, Character Creator, Cinema 4D, Compositing, Creative Direction, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, Director, Audio, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Art Direction, Creative Concept Development, Lighting, Motion Design, Social Media Advertising, Video Direction, Video Post-production, Unreal Engine, 3D, 3D Character Animation, 2D Animation, Post-production, Scene Composition, Motion & Animation Design, Composition, 3D Graphics, 3D Lighting, 2D Illustrations, Animated Explainer Videos, Video Editing
Freelance Designer
2017 - 2018
Independent
- Delivered animation and motion graphics for advertising and digital media clients by shaping concepts, designs, and final animated assets.
- Provided tailored visual solutions across 2D animation, 3D animation, compositing, and brand storytelling.
- Delivered animation and motion graphics for advertising and digital media clients by shaping concepts, designs, and final animated assets.
Technologies: 3D Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, 2D, 3D Art, Visual Effects (VFX), Sound Design, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Art Direction, Creative Concept Development, Lighting, Motion Design, Social Media Advertising, Video Direction, Video Post-production, 2D Motion Graphics, 3D Motion Graphics, Cinema 4D, Creative Direction, Unreal Engine, Visual Storytelling, 3D, 3D Character Animation, 2D Animation, Compositing, Post-production, Scene Composition, Motion & Animation Design, Composition, 3D Graphics, 3D Lighting, 2D Illustrations, Animated Explainer Videos, Animation
Animation Director | Animator | Compositor | Book Illustrator
2008 - 2017
Animation Studios of the Cuban Film Industry
- Directed animated content from concept to final delivery by overseeing storyboarding, layout, character animation, compositing, and production coordination.
- Illustrated books and translated written narratives into compelling visual language for print and animation.
- Collaborated closely with writers, editors, artists, and production teams to build efficient creative workflows.
Technologies: Storyboarding, Character Animation, Compositing, 2D, 3D Animation, 3D Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Animation, Art, Cinema 4D, Director, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Art Direction, Creative Concept Development, Lighting, Motion Design, Social Media Advertising, Video Direction, Video Post-production, 2D Motion Graphics, 3D Motion Graphics, Creative Direction, Unreal Engine, Visual Storytelling, 3D, 3D Character Animation, 2D Animation, Post-production, Scene Composition, Motion & Animation Design, Composition, 3D Graphics, 3D Lighting, 2D Illustrations, Animated Explainer Videos, Motion Graphics, Video Editing
Education
2000 - 2004
Bachelor's Degree in Sculpture
Havana Art School - Havana, Cuba
Skills
Tools
Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Blender, DaVinci Resolve
Platforms
Director
Other
Animation, Creative Direction, Motion Graphics, Compositing, 3D Animation, Visual Storytelling, Art, 2D, Video Editing, 3D Motion Graphics, 2D Motion Graphics, 2D Animation, Art Direction, Motion Design, Social Media Advertising, Video Direction, Video Post-production, 3D, 3D Character Animation, Post-production, Scene Composition, Motion & Animation Design, Composition, 3D Graphics, 3D Lighting, 2D Illustrations, Animated Explainer Videos, Character Animation, Unreal Engine 5, Design, 3D Art, Creative Concept Development, Lighting, Storyboarding, iClone, Character Creator, Audio, Sound Design, Visual Effects (VFX), Editing, Motion Capture, Cinematic Artistry, Mocap
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