Ahmad Ghafari
3D Motion Designer & Visual Effects Artist
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About
Creative 3D Motion Designer with 4+ years of experience in product visualization, brand animation, and motion graphics. Proficient in Cinema 4D, Redshift, and After Effects. Currently working remotely with clients in Dubai and New York, delivering polished 2D & 3D motion content from concept to final render.
Experience
Motion Designer - O2 Agency - Dubai, UAE · Remote
(2025-12)
- Animate and produce social reels, product videos, and ads. Leading projects or contributing as part of the team depending on scope.
- Work closely with the creative team remotely, keeping communication clear and staying on top of deadlines across multiple briefs.
- Approach each project with attention to detail, whether it's a quick turnaround or a longer campaign, the quality stays consistent.
Motion Designer - Teal Blue Media - New York, USA · Freelance
(2025-03)
- Collaborate with an art director on branded content and social reels, sharing creative input throughout the process.
- Step into different roles depending on the project, leading when needed, animating when that's what serves the work best.
- Apply 3D motion expertise using Cinema 4D and After Effects to deliver work that fits the brief and holds up visually.
Motion Designer - Tunnel Design Studio - Freelance
(2023-04)
- Worked across a variety of industries, brand identity, music, logistics, science communication. Keeping the approach fresh and adaptable.
- Collaborated closely with an art director and animation director, learning a great deal and raising the quality of work on every project.
- Produced 2D and 3D motion content based on what each project called for, focusing on making the animation feel purposeful.
Freelance Motion Designer - Independent
(2019-12 - 2023-03)
- Worked with studios, agencies, and independent clients across the UAE and USA. Handling projects from brief to final delivery.
- Took on different roles depending on the project, full creative ownership on some, contributing as an animator on others.
Junior Motion Designer - Sama Studio
(2017-10 - 2019-11)
- Part of a small team of four to five, working alongside senior designers on 2D motion graphics for social media and advertising.
Education
Motion Graphic Design - Motion Graphic Design - Inverse School (2019-12 - 2021-10)