Top Talent like Allia are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Allia Darwish

Graphic Designer
Brand Designer
Video & Animation Designer
Dubai, Dubai, AE
3D Design
Flyer Design
Poster Design
Album Covers
Adobe Creative Suite
Graphic Design
Animated Modeling
Animation
3D Modeling
Blender
Photoshop
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Animator & Visual Designer | 2D/3D Animation, Brand Identity & Visual Storytelling | Mood, Narrative, and Design Culture
I am a graduate of the University for the Creative Arts where I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation. The three years I spent working toward my degree have taught me more than creative techniques. I've learned many skills that would benefit me in the industry and I'm eager to get involved and gain experience in a creative pipeline. I am passionate about 2D digital animation as well as 3D modeling and animation. I am also eager to use my skills in graphic design and learn more about the industry it operates in. With experience in multimedia design and public relations, my background spans creative storytelling and brand engagement in the animation and design sectors. Currently freelancing as a Graphic Designer & Animator, delivering brand identities, visuals, and animated content for boutique brands and studios.

Projects

[Stack] – Branding Project for Record Shop

[Stack] is a personal branding project built around the idea of a grungy, warm, vinyl-filled record shop that welcomes everyone — collectors, casual listeners, and people who just love the feeling of music in lived-in rooms. The brand sits in a world of late nights, scratched sleeves, passing conversations, and the quiet ritual of flipping through stacks of records. Visually, it leans into grain, nostalgia, and a soft editorial messiness: rich colours, warm light, and typography that feels bold yet familiar. The identity expands through posters, flyers, merchandise concepts, and documentary-style photography that captures the culture of listening. Everything is built around one idea: records belong in rooms, not in museum cases. [Stack] is for pop girls, skaters, old souls — anyone who finds themselves drawn to the crackle of a needle or the feeling of holding someone’s favourite album. The brand removes the gatekeeping and replaces it with personality, warmth, and community. This was a passion project where I created the visual universe from scratch: the logo, tone of voice, photography direction, storytelling, and all branded applications. Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, AI, Photography.See More

Rumba – Branding Project for Caribbean Rum Brand

Rumba is a Caribbean rum brand crafted around rhythm, nightlife, and the feeling of a warm, messy, perfect night out. My goal was to make the identity feel like the party itself — alive, bright, and moving. I designed the bottle label with bold curves and sharp letterforms to echo dance steps, heat, and the flow of music. For the visual direction, I leaned into warm lighting, grainy textures, and moments of motion blur to capture a sweaty, carefree atmosphere. The photography and layouts are intentionally imperfect, mimicking the energy of crowded dance floors and good friends. This project blends branding, packaging, and art direction into a cohesive, tropical world built for late nights, bold flavour, and no rules.See More

Grungy iPod 3D Animation

A personal 3D project focused on modeling, texturing, and lighting. I recreated an old iPod from scratch in Blender, intentionally building in scratches, scuffs, and worn edges to highlight the beauty of objects that have lived a long life. The lighting is kept minimal and dramatic — letting the textures do the storytelling. It’s a quiet little reminder that things don’t need to look new to feel meaningful.See More

Vintage Gameboy 3D Animation

A personal motion piece built around a fully self-modeled Nintendo Game Boy. I modeled, textured, and lit the entire console in Blender, focusing on material accuracy—the plastic grain, screen glow, tiny scratches, and the soft nostalgia baked into the device. The animation explores playful camera work: shallow focus, quick zooms, and blur transitions designed to make the Game Boy feel tactile and larger than life. It’s a small mock advert, but built with attention to detail—turning a simple handheld console into something cinematic.See More

CGI Shoe Advertisement

A personal CGI project created entirely in Blender. I modeled and textured the shoe from scratch, then composited it into a real-world billboard space to mimic a full-scale outdoor campaign. The focus was on realism — matching lighting, shadows, reflections, and perspective so the 3D product feels convincingly embedded within the architecture. It’s a blend of product modeling, material work, and visual integration, turning a self-initiated concept into a believable urban advert.See More

Type It Out – Ascii Poster

Type It Out was created for a BAÜ Studio Instagram competition celebrating the release of their new font. The challenge was simple: design anything you want, as long as the typeface is the hero. I decided to build the entire poster around the idea of typing — literally forming the hands out of repeated letterforms from the font itself. The result is a playful, textured illustration where the typeface becomes both the message and the material. My submission was selected as one of the winning entries and featured on BAÜ’s page, which made the experiment even more rewarding. The series expands into multiple colourways, each one giving the design a new energy. Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.See More

Work History

S

Freelance Graphic Designer & Animator

Self-EmployedFreelance designer creating brand identities, visuals, and animated content for boutique brands and studios.
C

Junior Multimedia Designer

Cult SocialFeb 2025 - Apr 2025 • 3 mosAs a Junior Multimedia Designer at Cult Social, I design visuals, animations, and multimedia content for brands, ensuring engaging and cohesive digital storytelling across social platforms.
L

Animation Intern

Lammtara Art ProductionJan 2024 - Jan 2024 • 1 mo- Assisted in animation pipeline across 3D modeling, 2D character drawing, storyboarding, and animation; collaborated with mentors to develop technical and creative skills.
M

3D Modeling & Graphic Design Intern

Mullen Lowe (Creative Agency)Jan 2021 - Jan 2021 • 1 moModeled and textured props and visual elements for advertising campaigns; supported production-ready assets.

Freelance Animator

Jan 2021 - Jan 2021 • 1 moCreated an animated advertisement for a small business.
T

Sound and Light Control Intern

The JunctionJan 2020 - Jan 2020 • 1 moWorked on sound and lights for theatre production; coordinated with directors; learned new programs; adapted to last-minute changes.
H

Public Relations Intern

House of CommsJan 2020 - Jan 2020 • 1 mo

Education

U

University for the Creative Arts

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Animation2021 - 2024
A

American School of Dubai

High School Diploma2011 - 2021

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Animator & Visual Designer | 2D/3D Animation, Brand Identity & Visual Storytelling | Mood, Narrative, and Design Culture
I am a graduate of the University for the Creative Arts where I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation. The three years I spent working toward my degree have taught me more than creative techniques. I've learned many skills that would benefit me in the industry and I'm eager to get involved and gain experience in a creative pipeline. I am passionate about 2D digital animation as well as 3D modeling and animation. I am also eager to use my skills in graphic design and learn more about the industry it operates in. With experience in multimedia design and public relations, my background spans creative storytelling and brand engagement in the animation and design sectors. Currently freelancing as a Graphic Designer & Animator, delivering brand identities, visuals, and animated content for boutique brands and studios.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Allia are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Allia Darwish

Graphic Designer
Brand Designer
Video & Animation Designer
Dubai, Dubai, AE
3D Design
Flyer Design
Poster Design
Album Covers
Adobe Creative Suite
Graphic Design
Animated Modeling
Animation
3D Modeling
Blender
Photoshop
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

[Stack] – Branding Project for Record Shop

[Stack] is a personal branding project built around the idea of a grungy, warm, vinyl-filled record shop that welcomes everyone — collectors, casual listeners, and people who just love the feeling of music in lived-in rooms. The brand sits in a world of late nights, scratched sleeves, passing conversations, and the quiet ritual of flipping through stacks of records. Visually, it leans into grain, nostalgia, and a soft editorial messiness: rich colours, warm light, and typography that feels bold yet familiar. The identity expands through posters, flyers, merchandise concepts, and documentary-style photography that captures the culture of listening. Everything is built around one idea: records belong in rooms, not in museum cases. [Stack] is for pop girls, skaters, old souls — anyone who finds themselves drawn to the crackle of a needle or the feeling of holding someone’s favourite album. The brand removes the gatekeeping and replaces it with personality, warmth, and community. This was a passion project where I created the visual universe from scratch: the logo, tone of voice, photography direction, storytelling, and all branded applications. Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, AI, Photography.

Rumba – Branding Project for Caribbean Rum Brand

Rumba is a Caribbean rum brand crafted around rhythm, nightlife, and the feeling of a warm, messy, perfect night out. My goal was to make the identity feel like the party itself — alive, bright, and moving. I designed the bottle label with bold curves and sharp letterforms to echo dance steps, heat, and the flow of music. For the visual direction, I leaned into warm lighting, grainy textures, and moments of motion blur to capture a sweaty, carefree atmosphere. The photography and layouts are intentionally imperfect, mimicking the energy of crowded dance floors and good friends. This project blends branding, packaging, and art direction into a cohesive, tropical world built for late nights, bold flavour, and no rules.

Grungy iPod 3D Animation

A personal 3D project focused on modeling, texturing, and lighting. I recreated an old iPod from scratch in Blender, intentionally building in scratches, scuffs, and worn edges to highlight the beauty of objects that have lived a long life. The lighting is kept minimal and dramatic — letting the textures do the storytelling. It’s a quiet little reminder that things don’t need to look new to feel meaningful.

Vintage Gameboy 3D Animation

A personal motion piece built around a fully self-modeled Nintendo Game Boy. I modeled, textured, and lit the entire console in Blender, focusing on material accuracy—the plastic grain, screen glow, tiny scratches, and the soft nostalgia baked into the device. The animation explores playful camera work: shallow focus, quick zooms, and blur transitions designed to make the Game Boy feel tactile and larger than life. It’s a small mock advert, but built with attention to detail—turning a simple handheld console into something cinematic.

CGI Shoe Advertisement

A personal CGI project created entirely in Blender. I modeled and textured the shoe from scratch, then composited it into a real-world billboard space to mimic a full-scale outdoor campaign. The focus was on realism — matching lighting, shadows, reflections, and perspective so the 3D product feels convincingly embedded within the architecture. It’s a blend of product modeling, material work, and visual integration, turning a self-initiated concept into a believable urban advert.

Type It Out – Ascii Poster

Type It Out was created for a BAÜ Studio Instagram competition celebrating the release of their new font. The challenge was simple: design anything you want, as long as the typeface is the hero. I decided to build the entire poster around the idea of typing — literally forming the hands out of repeated letterforms from the font itself. The result is a playful, textured illustration where the typeface becomes both the message and the material. My submission was selected as one of the winning entries and featured on BAÜ’s page, which made the experiment even more rewarding. The series expands into multiple colourways, each one giving the design a new energy. Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.

Work History

S

Freelance Graphic Designer & Animator

Self-EmployedFreelance designer creating brand identities, visuals, and animated content for boutique brands and studios.
C

Junior Multimedia Designer

Cult SocialFeb 2025 - Apr 2025 • 3 mosAs a Junior Multimedia Designer at Cult Social, I design visuals, animations, and multimedia content for brands, ensuring engaging and cohesive digital storytelling across social platforms.
L

Animation Intern

Lammtara Art ProductionJan 2024 - Jan 2024 • 1 mo- Assisted in animation pipeline across 3D modeling, 2D character drawing, storyboarding, and animation; collaborated with mentors to develop technical and creative skills.
M

3D Modeling & Graphic Design Intern

Mullen Lowe (Creative Agency)Jan 2021 - Jan 2021 • 1 moModeled and textured props and visual elements for advertising campaigns; supported production-ready assets.

Freelance Animator

Jan 2021 - Jan 2021 • 1 moCreated an animated advertisement for a small business.
T

Sound and Light Control Intern

The JunctionJan 2020 - Jan 2020 • 1 moWorked on sound and lights for theatre production; coordinated with directors; learned new programs; adapted to last-minute changes.
H

Public Relations Intern

House of CommsJan 2020 - Jan 2020 • 1 mo

Education

U

University for the Creative Arts

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Animation2021 - 2024
A

American School of Dubai

High School Diploma2011 - 2021

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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