Hamid Amini

Experience

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  Self-Emplyed Contractor

  Jan 2006 - now

  Animator | Art Director | Animation Director | Character Designer | Storyboard Artist | Illustrator

  As Aa freelance artist: ● Determined artistic direction, and guided color and lighting decisions, ensuring visual quality.● Created commercial and non-commercial animations.● Designed appealing characters for animations and games and mascots for businesses.● Used various techniques and software for artwork in books, games, animation, and websites.● Designed storyboards for visualizing animation scenes.

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  Freelance Journal Cartoonist

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Editorial Cartoonist

  Nominated as the best Iranian journalistic cartoonist in 2007.● Collaborated with the editors.● Identified ideas.● designed eye-catching and funny cartoons in response to the news headlines that were received by the editors to publish in the media.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  A 35 Episodes motion graphics titled “Meraj Al-Saada” (Ethical lessons)● Provided creative direction, developed visual style, collaborated for artistic vision, and managed art team.● Directed and supervised animation, transformed vision into sequences, maintained style and quality, and managed team efficiently.● Managed animation projects, coordinated all aspects, achieved goals, and handled logistics and contracts.● Created captivating motion graphics, integrated seamlessly, collaborated for consistency, and stayed updated with design trends. Show less

  • Art Director | Director | Producer | Motion Graphics Artist

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  • Art Director | Director | Producer | Motion Graphics Artist

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
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  Self-employed

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  Art Director | Animation Director | Animator | Storyboard Artist | Character Designer

  Short Animation titled "A Carrot Story": ● Led artistic vision, collaborated on style, and oversaw concept art. ● Directed animation team, defined style, and provided feedback. ● Animated characters and objects with fluidity, following storyboards. ● Translated script into visual panels, capturing key moments. ● Designed characters, creating consistent sketches and turnaround sheets.

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  Sharif University of Technology

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

  Lecturer and Mentor

  ● Developed courses for both in-person and online classes. ● Crafted syllabi to effectively deliver the subject matter.● Taught several courses including: - 2D digital animation - digital 3D sculpting - motion graphics - Instructed animation/filmmaking software: - Adobe After Effects. - Adobe Premiere. - Adobe Photoshop. - Adobe Illustrator. - ZBrush, - Moho. - Blender Show less

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  Barfak Studio

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Mentor

  ● Taught 2D Animation making software. (Moho)

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  University of Applied Science and Technology

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Lecturer and Mentor

  ● Designed courses for both in-person and online classes.● Created targeted syllabi for optimal subject delivery.● Tutored general animation and digital content creation methods, including: - 2D digital animation, - principles of animation, - digital 3D sculpting, - motion graphics - Tutored software including: - Adobe After Effects. - Adobe Photoshop. - Adobe Illustrator. - ZBrush. - Moho. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Art Director | Animation Director | Producer | Character Designer | Storyboard Astist

  A 7 Episodes animation web series titled “Mayeh-Tileh”The first episode reached 10 million views on Telegram alone.● Provided artistic direction and guidance for the animation project.● Developed the visual style, maintained quality, and translated project vision.● Animated characters, objects, and scenes with skill and timeliness.● Created captivating storyboards, adapting based on feedback.● Developed character designs, ensuring suitability for animation and project requirements. Show less

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  Texas Tech University

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  ● Assisted instructors in managing classes, including attendance and grading.● Courses assisted: - International Creative Media Industries (Spring 2022 – Fall 2022) - Principles of Photography (Fall 2022) - Commercial Practice in Creative Media Industries (Spring 2022) ● Assisted instructors in managing classes, including attendance and grading.- Transmedia 2D Animation Course (Fall 2021)

  • Teaching Assistant

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
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  GriffinWink Advertising

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Animation Specialist

  ● General animation artist. ● Drew storyboards based on the narrations and the stories.● Animated characters and objects.● Made eye-catching advertising animation videos based on customers’ needs to promote their services.

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2022 - May 2024

  Animation director and producer for short animation “Flutter” Short animation titled "Tazama" for M.A. Mass Communication's final project ● Developed animation's visual style for desired outcomes. ● Directed animation sequences, maintaining style and quality. ● Brought characters, objects, and scenes to life through dynamic animation. ● Created compelling visual narratives with sequential panels. ● Conducted research, developed 8 appealing character designs, and ensured suitability for project requirements. Short animation titled "Flutter" ● Provided artistic direction and creative guidance for the animation project. ● Developed the visual style and aesthetic of the animation. ● Skillfully animated characters, objects, and scenes, delivering high-quality work. ● Created engaging storyboards, capturing key moments and emotions. ● Developed character designs and turnaround sheets, ensuring suitability for animation and project requirements.

  • Animation Director

    Jan 2023 - May 2024

  • Art Director | Animation Director | Animator | Storyboard Artist | Character Designer

    Jan 2023 - May 2023

  • Art Director | Animation Director | Animator | Storyboard Artist | Character Designer

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
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  College of Media & Communication, Texas Tech University

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Instructor

  ● Taught Multimedia Development to undergraduate-level students, focusing on motion graphics using Adobe After Effects.● Designed the course for thirty-five students, including international and non-international ones.● Wrote the course syllabus.● Assisted students with data analysis, idea generation, storytelling, storyboarding, and motion graphics video creation for their projects.

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  South Dakota State University

  Aug 2023 - now

  Assistant Professor

  As a full-time Assistant Professor, my responsibilities include conducting:- Research - Teaching courses on graphic design, animation, and computer graphics.