Biography
Hello, I'm Maha! I'm constantly excited by magic of Concept Art and storytelling! I also love adventure, biking, sweet Pakistani mangoes and videogames.
I have worked on Animated feature films, video games, comics, and advertising projects in the 9+ years since I have joined the fray.
I've always loved animation, and began emulating it obsessively early on. I was lucky to find a path into the industry since there is no formal route and there is a general lack of awareness of the landscape of the field in Pakistan.
Its been a wild ride with its fair share of challenges and victories!
Skills
Roles
- Advanced
- Advanced
- Advanced
- Basic
Work Experience
2020 – Present day
Art Director
Boddle Learning (Tulsa, USA)
Art Directing for Boddle Learning on their fantastic game that uses AI to really personalize and inspire learning in kids.
2018 – 2020
Art Director
AzCorp Entertainment (Karachi, Pakistan)
Art Direction of comic books and animations in development by the
company while managing resources and leading the creative
department.
Worked on widely celebrated series like Team Muhafiz and Sheeba
2016 – 2018
Concept Art Team Lead
Waadi Animations (Karachi, Pakistan)
Developed and managed interdepartmental workflows, monitored schedules and priorities.
Ensured Art director's vision was met by developing and managing interdept. workflows and schedules and training
2015 – 2016
Concept Artist
Waadi Animations (Karachi, Pakistan)
Created Concept Art (colorkeys, environments, characters and props)
for '3 Bahadur and the Revenge of Baba Balaam'
Identified processes that would make a more efficient production and pipeline
2013 – 2015
Illustrator
Geo Television Network (Karachi, Pakistan)
Handled artwork, storyboards and cell animation for print and screen,
often on extremely tight deadlines as per the requirements of a news
channel.