Mehnaaz Husain
Illustrator, Animator, Designer
About
I'm a visual storyteller driven by a deep interest in narrative media—illustration, comics, animation, and film. My work explores emotion and experience through strong composition, color, and character. With a focus on direction and storytelling, I aim to craft meaningful visuals that resonate and endure.
Experience
Zomato
Visual Designer, Marketing
Sep 2024 – Present
- Developed and executed visual designs for marketing campaigns across various platforms.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create engaging content that aligns with brand guidelines.
Plankton Collective
Animator
Mar 2024 – Oct 2024
- Created character animations and motion graphics for diverse projects.
- Contributed to storyboarding and visual development processes.
Hachette / Niyogi Books / Speaking Tiger
Illustrated children's books and covers
- Created illustrations for children's books, bringing stories to life through visuals.
- Designed book covers that capture the essence of the narratives.
Post Office Studios (for Netflix)
Key frame visual development artist
- Contributed key frame illustrations and visual concepts for animation projects.
- Collaborated with the art and animation teams to define visual styles.
- Developed character and environment designs based on project requirements.
Scopely
Illustrator Intern
Oct 2023 – Dec 2023
- Contributed to the creation of game assets and character illustrations.
- Worked with the art team to maintain visual consistency and quality.
Samsung India
UI/UX Design Intern
Aug 2023 – Dec 2023
- Assisted in the design of user interfaces and user experiences for mobile applications.
- Conducted user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
- Designed and prototyped user interfaces for various applications.
Plankton Collective
Animator Intern
Jul 2023 – Sep 2023
- Supported senior animators in the production of animated content.
- Gained experience in various animation techniques and software.
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Toon Boom Harmony
Rive & Figma
DaVinci Resolve
Accomplishments
- Winner - State Level Essay Writing | United Nations Information Centre
- Panel’s Choice Winner - Dainik Bhaskar Junior Editor II & III
- Winner - 94.3 My FM’s Painting Competition Rangrezz
- First Runner-up - State Level Drawing Competition | Max Life & Axis Bank
- Jamna Devi Chugh Memorial Award - Artist of the Year | St. Mary’s
Interests
✍️
Writing
🖋️
Poetry
🏊♀️
Swimming
🏸
Badminton
⛸️
Skating
📸
Photography
