An internationally recognized illustrator and artist. Designed numerous brand characters across the Middle East media. Operated as a studio manager and creative director; with multinational media exposure and extensive experience as a storyboard artist, character designer, copywriter, and art director. Worked for internationally recognized advertising agencies, production houses, and animation studios. Co-authored and illustrated two renowned graphic novels published in English and Arabic in the US, UK, and Egypt.

Chosen by Bayreuth University, Germany, to lead a national illustrated campaign and was offered art residency, then featured on a number of German publications. Featured on TEDx Talks, presenting the “Role of Failure in the Artist’s Success.” Winner of 2013 MENA Cristal Award, Film category, and 2014 Cannes Lions Award, Healthcare category, in addition to many local, regional and international awards. Featured by major newspapers like The Guardian.

Professional career started with Alam Semsem, the Arabic speaking version of Sesame Street, in 1999, working on characters’ designing, scriptwriting, and storyboarding. Major career advancements extended in later years while working on ATL and Pharma advertising in parallel to animation and video production.

Possesses a strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times