Independent artist / Los Angeles

VAHID NIKGOO.

I make stories
move.

Animation director, visual artist and creator of original characters and worlds.

Portrait of Vahid Nikgoo, animation director and visual artist

01 / Selected work

Stories worth telling.

cheezmeeza animation artwork
ORIGINAL ANIMATION / 2017—

cheezmeeza.

Original characters, bold satire and an independently developed animated world.

Black and white portrait of Vahid Nikgoo
MOTION / TELEVISION / DESIGN

Moving images.

Broadcast design, motion graphics and visual storytelling developed across years of creative production.

02 / Artist / Animator / Creative Director

Creative journey.

An independent artist and animation director working across visual storytelling, satire, character design and original animated worlds. From editorial illustration to international television and independent production, the work has always started with a story.

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Selected creative journey

Experience & milestones

  1. EARLY CAREER

    Iran · Illustration

    Editorial Art & Cartooning

    Developed a visual voice through graphic design, illustration, editorial cartooning and satire.

  2. 2000s–2010s

    Dubai · Television

    International Media Production

    Worked in television and creative production in Dubai, including experience with Moby Group, bringing animation and visual storytelling to broadcast audiences.

  3. 2011

    Recognition

    The BOBs — People's Choice

    Received People's Choice recognition at The BOBs, as listed on LinkedIn.

  4. 2015

    Animated series

    Se Noghteha

    Created an animated series for FARSI1 exploring an Iranian family's encounters with modern life and technology.

  5. 2017

    Los Angeles · Independent Studio

    Nikgoo Studio

    Established an independent creative studio in Glendale, California, developing original characters, animation and visual concepts.

  6. 2017–PRESENT

    Original IP · Animation

    cheezmeeza

    Created and developed an original animated comedy universe with approximately 300 short episodes, character-driven storytelling and a distinct satirical identity.

  7. TODAY

    Creative exploration

    New Worlds, New Formats

    Exploring animation, motion design, digital storytelling and interactive experiences.

03 / A note from the creator

Every frame
has a point of view.

FROM THE CREATOR'S DESK

“I believe characters can say what words sometimes cannot. Animation is how I give ideas a voice.”

— VAHID NIKGOO

04 / Let's connect

LET'S MAKE
SOMETHING.

For creative collaborations and professional inquiries.