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Hi, I'm Huzaifa — a motion graphics designer obsessed with rhythm, weight and reveal. Everything here reacts. Push the field around.
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From directors, managers and producers I have worked with. Verbatim from LinkedIn.
I am excited to recognize Huzaifa Rafiq, our talented senior animator in the creative design team. Huzaifa has been fantastic, consistently putting in hard work and late hours to ensure we hit our production deadlines. His creative flair and valuable input shine through in all our videos and animations, making our projects stand out. Huzaifa’s dedication and creativity make him an indispensable part of our team. Keep up the amazing work, Huzaifa!
Jonathan CashSenior Director, Design · Veeam SoftwareManaged Huzaifa directly · 2024
Huzaifa is truly a marketer's dream designer and animator. In the challenging realm of cybersecurity, where conveying complex messages visually can be particularly demanding, Huzaifa's work stands out. His creativity and provocative designs consistently elevate Securiti's brand above its competitors, making our messaging not only clear but also compelling.
Beyond his exceptional design skills, Huzaifa is remarkably prompt and efficient. He reliably delivers top-notch work, even when faced with aggressive timelines. His dedication and ability to maintain high-quality standards under pressure are truly commendable. Huzaifa’s contributions have been invaluable, and his work continues to be a significant asset to our team at Securiti.
Elizabeth GriffithB2B Demand Generation Leader · SecuritiSenior colleague · 2024
I highly recommend Huzaifa for anyone in need of digital motion graphics work. Huzaifa has produced video projects with motion graphics for me for the past year and always exceeded my expectations in every way. His attention to detail and creativity were evident in every aspect of his work, and he consistently went above and beyond to ensure that the final product was exactly what I had envisioned. Not only is his work of the highest quality, but Huzaifa was also incredibly easy to work with and always communicated promptly and professionally. His ability to understand and interpret my needs was impressive, and he consistently provided me with valuable insights and suggestions throughout the design process. I couldn't be happier with the results and would not hesitate to work with Huzaifa again in the future.
Mark SimmonsSmall Business Software AdvisorManaged Huzaifa directly · 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Huzaifa at a startup called Data Science Dojo, where I was a Video Producer and he was an Animator. Huzaifa always tackled his assignments with a great work ethic, and clear communication skills to help bring attention to roadblocks in work pipelines. He was always willing to receive feedback and try out new revisions of animations. He also helped explain what was most efficient from his perspective as an animator to help make workflows more efficient for the whole team.
But, most importantly, despite being separated by continents (I work in the US, he works out of Pakistan), Huzaifa was the best teammate a co-worker and supervisor could ask for, even compared to in-office colleagues I've known pre-pandemic. While I enjoyed working with everyone in the video production team at Data Science Dojo, Huzaifa was the most supportive colleague when it came to struggles inside and outside of the company. The epitome of compassion and teamwork, you could not ask for a more talented and selfless employee in Huzaifa.
Trey TiceVideo Producer · Data Science DojoSame team · 2022
A great resourse and asset to my team. His skills to convert ideas to animation is exceptional and on point. Alongside being a polished motion graphics artist and animator he has renowed leadership skills and a pleasant personality which makes working with him fun and easy.
Samson VictorProduct & Project ManagerManaged Huzaifa directly · 2022
Huzaifa is simply a great artist, I really love the way he works. A decent personality with strong skills.
I saw some of his projects related to Motion Graphics and Video Editing, those were awsome.
I really wish him the best of luck in his career!
Wasif Ali, PMPProject ManagerSenior colleague · 2022
Real-time engines, the full Adobe pipeline, broadcast graphics, and a generative AI stack — whatever the shot needs.
I'm Huzaifa Rafiq, a motion graphics designer and 3D artist based in Dubai. I build the graphics that open television programmes, brand a channel, explain a product and carry a story in its first ten seconds — broadcast openers, title sequences, channel idents, 3D animation and AI-assisted video.
Day to day I design motion graphics for Almashhad, a Dubai-based Arabic news and entertainment channel, where my work goes to air across broadcast and smart-TV platforms. Alongside that I've spent five-plus years making motion and video for software and technology companies including Securiti AI, Data Science Dojo, Trout, Ignite Labs and Metro by T-Mobile. The visual identity I designed for the talk show Andi Soual went on to be named an Apple Podcasts Best of 2025 pick and to win the Shams Award for Best Arabic Podcast 2025.
The toolkit is After Effects and Blender 3D at the centre, with Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator around it, and a generative AI stack — Runway ML and friends — wherever it genuinely beats the traditional route. I work comfortably in Arabic and English typography, which in this region matters more than most portfolios admit.
Six things I'm hired for, each with the real work behind it — and what I've written about doing them. All writing →
News opens, programme packages, lower thirds, idents and on-air toolkits built to survive a live gallery and look right on a 65‑inch screen.
See the work → ReadWhat broadcast teaches that agency work doesn’tModelling, shading, lighting and rendering in Blender 3D — architectural builds, product animation, logo dimensionalisation, holographic worlds.
See the work →The opening sixty seconds of a show: typography, texture, pacing and a reveal that sets the register before a word is spoken.
See the work → ReadI made a title sequence entirely with AI — what brokeCustom-illustrated, frame-considered 2D — product explainers, collage promos, character-led social pieces that hold attention past three seconds.
See the work →Full sequences produced through AI pipelines, and hybrid shots where generative elements sit inside traditional 3D and compositing.
See the work → ReadAI knitting & threading animation: LTX-2.5 vs MiniMax and WanArabic typography, calligraphy and right-to-left layouts animated properly — not English design with Arabic dropped in afterwards.
See the work → ReadWhy Arabic motion graphics failFourteen pieces — broadcast, brand and self-initiated. Scroll up for the interactive reel, or read the full breakdowns.
Huzaifa Rafiq is a motion graphics designer and 3D artist based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He designs broadcast graphics, title sequences, channel idents and 3D animation for Almashhad, a Dubai-based Arabic news and entertainment channel, and has produced motion and video work for technology companies including Securiti AI, Data Science Dojo and Metro by T-Mobile. His visual identity for the talk show Andi Soual was named an Apple Podcasts Best of 2025 pick and won the Shams Award for Best Arabic Podcast 2025.
Broadcast graphics and channel branding, title sequence design, 3D motion graphics and product animation in Blender, 2D animation and explainers, AI-assisted and fully generative video, and Arabic-language motion graphics. Formats run from full on-air packages down to single social cutdowns.
Adobe After Effects and Blender 3D are the core. Around them: Premiere Pro for edit, Photoshop and Illustrator for artwork, and a generative AI stack including Runway ML for shots where generative production genuinely beats the traditional pipeline. The Menna Wa Fena Season 2 title sequence was produced end-to-end with AI tools.
Yes. A large share of the broadcast work is Arabic-language — calligraphy idents, right-to-left title cards and Arabic typography animated with correct shaping and rhythm rather than treated as decoration. That is a specific skill and it is rarer in the Gulf market than the number of studios claiming it suggests.
Dubai, UAE, and open to full-time motion design and 3D roles in the UAE and the wider Gulf, as well as remote roles internationally. The fastest route is email: motiondesigner@huzaifarafiq.com. A CV and full breakdowns are on the hire page.