Fiqah Rahman

Pg Nur Afiqah Pg Hj Abd Rahman (Fiqah Rahman) Email:-Portfolio: www.fiqahr.com/work Animation reel: https://youtu.be/7-pClSb252E Film reel: https://youtu.be/OTYXjNsXfls EXPERIENCE Creative Art Director Jul 2021 - Dec 2023 At the Grey Verse, New York, USA (Remote) Grey Verse is Verse’s subsidiary company focusing on content and animation comprising 1-10 members. ● ● ● ● ● ● Collaborated with writers and animators to conceptualize and create new animation video concepts and storyboards for the creation of animation videos to promote brands of international NFT companies. Produced 6 high-quality animation videos for brand promotion and published on Discord’s live stream and Twitter Space targeting international audiences. Created vectors and animation layers of over 20 characters on Illustrator, rigged characters’ bodies to control movement and lip-synced with voiceovers to animate movements on Character Animator. Animated scenes in After Effects by integrating and keyframing animation assets such as background and characters, demonstrating proficiency in After Effects. Edited and optimized animated scenes by matching the rendered scenes with voiceovers, sound and visual effects in Premiere Pro to enhance the video, demonstrating proficiency in Premiere Pro. Supported 3 animators with background and asset design feedback, improving lip-syncs to match the voiceovers, adjusting animation keyframes in After Effects and subtitle generation. Creative Director Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 At the Verse Intel, New York, USA (Remote) Verse Intel is a business development firm marketing for digital economies and creative operations comprising 1-10 members. ● ● ● Developed comprehensive branding collateral, including logo design, infographics, video advertisements, and website design, for Passedge, an NYC real estate startup, enhancing its brand identity and online presence from October 2021 to December 2023. Crafted impactful branding collaterals, encompassing logo design, presentations, animations, and website design, for The AIRES Project (an AI Tech startup) and collaborated on LLMBARDI's (AIRES' AI for hospitality) product presentation for NFL Draft 2025, elevating their market positioning and visibility from March to October 2023. Directed the creation of visual identities, branding materials, and digital assets, including 2D and 3D animations, using a diverse range of design software, resulting in visually compelling materials that effectively communicated each project's message and brand identity. Journalist Sept 2019 - Sept 2021 At NYU Newsroom, New York, USA A group of 12 global journalists producing community-focused content and for “NYC Media: Inside Lens” on channel 25. ● ● ● ● ● ● Worked productively with multicultural and multinational journalists to conceptualize and produce multimedia stories, locate leads and offer story insights while following editorial direction and ethics Produced 12 articles and 12 mixed-format multimedia videos edited with a blend of photography, videography, animation and voiceover in each video, for 'Safer Street,' an advocacy campaign addressing safety issues in New York’s neighborhoods. Nominated in Emmys 41st TV Award, won the Marlene Sanders journalism award for my documentary 'Finding Freedom,' addressing discrimination in NYC and Brunei, and it was broadcasted on channel 25 demonstrating my knowledge in videography and proficiency in story editing with Premiere Pro. Scheduled interviews, conducted research and analysis, simplified complex information to digestible videos demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Successfully filmed on-the-record interviews in conflicting settings by establishing credibility through rapport building, active listening, open communication and respecting confidentiality. Designed and animated infographics with Illustrator and After Effects to help the general public visualize data and reports easily and effectively demonstrating proficiency in After Effects and Motion Graphics. Graphic Designer Jan 2015 - Jan 2021 At Harue, New York, USA (Remote) A web development company focusing on pharmaceutical companies and health institutions with 1-10 people. ● Created custom illustrations, icons, and graphic elements using Adobe Illustrator and Figma, leveraging vector-based techniques to ensure scalability and versatility across various applications for Safi Biotherapeutics and Aviceda Therapeutics’ web content. ● Demonstrated ability to translate conceptual ideas and client briefs into visually compelling and effective design solutions that communicate key messages and resonate with target audiences. ● Designed and manipulated raster graphics, photos, and images in Adobe Photoshop, employing photo editing, retouching, and color correction techniques to enhance visual appeal and convey desired messages. ● Collaborated with clients, creative directors, and cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, provide creative input, and deliver design solutions that meet or exceed client expectations ● Prepared design files for production, including print specifications, color management, and file optimization, ensuring accuracy and quality throughout the production process. Digital Strategist Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 At Creativity 180, Brunei Although it is not operating now, Creativity 180 was a digital media growth agency in Brunei with 10 employees. ● Conceptualized and produced product marketing campaigns with graphics and animations matching the audiences’ styles to increase brand engagement. ● Designed client’s brand and graphics, shot and edited product images on Photoshop and Lightroom, drafted written content for social media demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking skills. ● Improved client’s social media engagement by 20% through scheduling, conceptualizing and drafting visual and written content weekly, monitoring metrics to focus on impact and result for the client. Co-founder and lead animator Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 At Visionary Project, Brunei A small-scale film production company focusing on video adverts, animations and wedding videos comprising 3 people. ● ● ● ● Designed storyboards to conceptualize and create video adverts to produce over 10 video contents demonstrating a knowledge of videography. Wrote scripts and designed animation storyboards to conceptualize and create animations to produce 5 animation videos such as 3d animation, stop-motion and mix-format multimedia animation videos for cinema adverts and environmental campaigns demonstrating a knowledge of animation principles. Edited video content using Final Cut Pro to color-correct, add visual effects, transition and graphics to enhance the video's impact demonstrating proficiency with Final Cut Pro. Won animation awards for Intellectual Property and Environmental Awareness day in 2015 using Autodesk Maya, After Effects and Cinema 4d demonstrating a knowledge of animation softwares. EDUCATION Master of Arts in Journalism in News and Documentary Filmmaking Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 At New York University, New York, USA Course of study: Media Ethics; Writing & Reporting; The Art of Video Editing; Masterclass in Documentary Filmmaking. Bachelor of Arts in Art & Creative Technology Jul 2011 - Jul 2015 At Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Course of study: Web Development; Graphic Design; Motion Graphics & Animation; Videography; Scriptwriting Volunteer Work: ● ● 2016 - Youth Against Slavery Brunei (YASBN) - addressing the issues on modern slavery in Brunei 2024 - Ecofeminism and Environmental Journalism - training Grassroots women in Aceh on "Press Freedom and Safety: How Can Women Influence People through Documentary?" Awards: ● ● ● ● 41st TV Awards Emmy Nominee for “Finding Freedom” –a personal documentary on discrimination surrounding the Black Lives Matter and my connection of discrimination in Brunei Marlene Sanders Journalism Awards for “Finding Freedom” IMPACT Docs Awards (Award of Merit for Documentary Short and Women Filmmakers) Fulbright Scholarship (Foreign Student Program) from Department of State Exchange Program. Hobbies: Muay Thai; Reading philosophical and self-help books; Learning languages; Being in nature. Additional Certifications: Scrimba’s Frontend Web Development (2024 - ongoing); User Certified: Autodesk Maya 3D animation 2015 Skills: 2D/3D Animation and Motion Graphics; Illustration; Photo editing and manipulation; Video Editing; Graphic and Web Design Languages: English, Malay and Bahasa (Fluent) Spanish (Intermediate) French (Basic)