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Nassim Azadi

Nassim Azadi

Toronto,ON

Summary

A bit about myself:

Took painting lessons seriously at the age of fifteen, working with one of the most prolific Iranian Illustrators and instructors in Iran, and later on specified my field in Illustration, working with one of the top Iranian children's book publishers, subsequently having more than twenty books published in the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Parallel to children's book illustration, after graduating from Sheridan College in 2007 I started working as an illustrator and animator for the Swedish production company Chimney Pot in Dubai. Soon became one of their in-house art director working on short films and commercials

The first feature film I worked on as a production designer and art director was the beautiful and lyrical children's film “The Desert Fish”, shot in Iran and completed in Canada in 2013. Following the success of “The Desert Fish”, I was commissioned as the production designer for the multi-ethnic fiction Australian film “Journey” in 2016. Alongside my freelance illustration and animation work I also work as a matte painter and concept artist for VFX companies in Toronto for the past 10 years.

In 2020, I became a partner in one of the Visual effect houses in Toronto as a creative director.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Children's Book Illustrator

Freelancer
01.2000 - Current
  • working with one of the most prolific Iranian Illustrators and instructors in Iran, and later on I specified my field in Illustration, working with one of the top Iranian children's book publishers, subsequently having more than twenty books published in the Middle East, Asia and Europe
  • Developed art and design concepts.
  • Developed illustrations for books and magazines.
  • Experimented with a variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
  • Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.

Biennial of Illustration Bratislava 2001

5th Tehran Biennial of Illustration 2002

8th International Biennial of Illustration Belgrade 2005

9th International Biennial of Illustration Belgrade 2007

10th International Biennial of Illustration Belgrade 2009

Teatrio Italy ''The Cannonball Lady'' 2010

Solo exhibition Haft Samar Gallery Tehran 2010

Group exhibition Faravahar Gallery Tehran 2011

Art Teacher

Freelancer
05.2001 - Current
  • As a children's book Illustrator, it has been really important for me to interact with my little clients. The best way to do it for me was by teaching them art. I started this when I was 20 years old, first in Iran, Dubai and now in Toronto. I held workshops and classes at my studio every summer for kids aged 4 to 12 years old.
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
  • Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
  • Documented student work to exhibit and celebrate each child's learning process.

Digital Matt Painter

Freelancer
07.2019 - Current

Creating digital backgrounds, working mostly with Photoshop for Movies and TV shows.

Digital Matt Painter

Spin VFX
11.2014 - 06.2019

Working on Movies and TV shows, Doing Digital matt painting and Concept design for projects like Stranger Things, Sleepless, The First Purge, Point Break etc...

For more projects please check out the IMDB page below:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4549813/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_5_q_Nassim%2520Azadi

Art Director

The Chimney Pot
02.2009 - 05.2011
  • Worked as an Illustrator and Art director for a Swedish company called The Chimney Pot, Doing commercials for big Clients like Pepsi, Lays, Cheetos etc...
  • Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
  • Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
  • Contributed to the creative process through original ideas and inspiration.

Education

Associate of Arts - Computer Animation

Sheridan Collage
Oakville, ON
04.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Azad University
Iran- Tehran
05.2004

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Graphic Arts
  • Character Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Digital Painting
  • Art History
  • Sketch Designs
  • Poster Design
  • Project Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Team Player

Timeline

Digital Matt Painter

Freelancer
07.2019 - Current

Digital Matt Painter

Spin VFX
11.2014 - 06.2019

Art Director

The Chimney Pot
02.2009 - 05.2011

Art Teacher

Freelancer
05.2001 - Current

Children's Book Illustrator

Freelancer
01.2000 - Current

Associate of Arts - Computer Animation

Sheridan Collage

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Azad University
Nassim Azadi