Karim Haddad

Experience

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  The American University in Cairo

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2017

  Pinhole photography workshop instructor

  and gave my workshops at various places including (American University at Cairo, Photopia, ASCII Foundation, Soma art school And Faculty of art education)

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  ASU Racing Team

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Media Specialist

  Graphic design - 3D Art – Photography – Videography and Video editing – Web design

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  Kandooz Studio

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2019

  Technical Artist and 3D Generalist

  Worked on diverse projects for Mobile games, VR Games, and VR Experiences.Created custom processes and visuals for games, ensuring smooth functioning.Designed environments through 3D modeling, texturing, shading, and lighting.Specialized in rigging characters and incorporating Facial Blend Shape for Apple ARKit.Managed art integration in Unity, keeping everything organized.Optimized art for seamless performance on mobile devices.

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  Information Technology Institute (ITI)

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2022

  Game Art Track Supervisor

  Instructed technical art courses in Unity, Blender, and version control.Managed the Game Art Track, aligning curriculum with industry needs.Coordinated with field leaders for outsource instructors.Collaborated with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on serious games projects.Coordinated major field Global and regional events: Global Game Jam and Run Double Jump.Transitioned from outsource instructor to Teaching Assistant.

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  VOIS

  Jan 2023 - now

  Senior Technical Artist

  • Leading technical art initiatives, contributing to the development and optimization of AR & VR apps art processes.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the visual and technical aspects of projects, with a specific focus on XR apps and simulations.• Creating and implementing advanced shaders and visual effects to elevate overall AR VR Experience aesthetics.• Mentoring 3d artists and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.•Leveraging 3D modeling, animation, and texturing skills to create high-quality assets for AR and VR applications.• Independently developing comprehensive WebGL experiences. Show less