Sara Saffari
Helsinki
Summary
I am a visual artist and animation filmmaker with over 8 years of experience in animation and motion graphics. I have worked with production houses and companies, managing the full production pipeline and creating tailored workflows. I develop new ideas, explore unique visual styles, and bring concepts to life through both commercial work and experimental animated films.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Video Editor/ Motion Graphic Designer
KGM Media Oy
Jyväskylä
01.2026 - Current
- Edited and optimized teaser videos to enhance viewer engagement across Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
- Created high-quality animation assets to support content production for the studio's YouTube channel.
Animation Director / Animator /CGI Compositor
Re:Anima
Helsinki
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Directed production of short animated documentary, How Much for How Many, addressing social issues.
- Executed editing and compositing of final animated shots utilizing After Effects
- Designed and produced detailed scripts, storyboards, and animatics to effectively guide the production team through project execution.
Video Editor / Motion Graphic Designer
Faridea Company
Tehran, Iran
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Directed an animated advertising series and led a team of motion-graphic designers and animators.
- Strengthened the brand’s visual identity and boosted engagement among young adult audiences through animation-driven campaigns.
Freelance Animation Director /Motion Graphic Designer
Self-employeed
Iran, France, Austria (Remote)
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed and executed a story-driven logo motion to promote TVPaint Software, showcasing product features.
- Directed animated Explainer animations for multiple publications, including Peydayesh Publications, Avand Danesh Publications, and 30Book Publications. (Broadcasted in national Tv)
- Designed motion logo and branding animations for Gladiator Company.
Motion-Graphic Designer / Video Editor
Engare Raheno Marketing Agency
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Edited short-form social-media videos to increase audience engagement and supported on-site production of industrial video graphics for clear and compelling communication.
Infographic designer/ Animator
Peykan Infographic Agency
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Designed and animated infographic statistics for various clients, including the Municipality of Isfahan.
Animator / Painting & Storytelling Teacher
Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Taught painting and narrative techniques to adolescents and created animation content to support educational activities.
Motion Graphic Designer / Director
Book publication’s advertisement
01.2022
- Directed five animated commercials for four different publications (Iran Ban, Peydayesh, Avand Danesh, and 30Book). All commercials were broadcast on national TV.
- Commission
Director / Animator
TVPaint software Company
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Created a 14-second commercial animation in a painted, hand-drawn style for TVPaint’s social media, showcasing key features of their software.
- Commission
Motion Graphic Designer
Dana Sarmaye exchange organization
06.2021
- Directed a TV commercial highlighting the key advantages of the organization. The commercial was broadcast on national TV.
- Commission
Education
Animation Filmmaking
Aalto University of Arts
Espoo, Finland06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - visual arts (Painting)
Shariati Technical And Vocational University
Tehran, Iran06-2019
Skills
- Adobe After effects
- Adobe illustrator
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe InDesign
- Kdenlive
- Blender
- TVPaint
- Storyboarding
- Compositing
- Video Editing
- Sound design
- Social media content optimization
- Interactive Lottie animation
Languages
English (C1)
Finnish (A2)
French (A1)
Internships
Animation assistance at Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, Isfahan - February 2016 — April 2016 - Assisted animation tutors in creating stop-motion setups and cut-out animation materials for educational purposes.
Timeline
Freelance Video Editor/ Motion Graphic Designer
KGM Media Oy
01.2026 - Current
Director / Animator
TVPaint software Company
01.2024 - 04.2024
Animation Director / Animator /CGI Compositor
Re:Anima
09.2023 - 11.2025
Motion Graphic Designer / Director
Book publication’s advertisement
01.2022
Motion Graphic Designer
Dana Sarmaye exchange organization
06.2021
Freelance Animation Director /Motion Graphic Designer
Self-employeed
01.2021 - 01.2023
Video Editor / Motion Graphic Designer
Faridea Company
04.2020 - 05.2023
Motion-Graphic Designer / Video Editor
Engare Raheno Marketing Agency
03.2019 - 03.2020
Animator / Painting & Storytelling Teacher
Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults
06.2018 - 01.2019
Infographic designer/ Animator
Peykan Infographic Agency
05.2017 - 05.2018
Animation Filmmaking
Aalto University of Arts
Bachelor of Arts - visual arts (Painting)
Shariati Technical And Vocational University