Elia Youssef

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I am a passionate Unreal Engine Technical Director with over 15 years of experience in 3D visualization and immersive technology.

About

I am a passionate Unreal Engine Technical Director with over 15 years of experience in 3D visualization and immersive technology. My journey has taken me through various projects where I have led creative teams to bring innovative ideas to life, leveraging the latest technology to create engaging experiences.

I thrive on challenges and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems. My commitment to performance-first execution and pipeline architecture ensures that every project is delivered on time and to the highest standards.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ArabicFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Gaming
  • Education

Work experience· 6 roles

Co-Founder | Chief Creative · Rebel Art StudiosJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Co-founded Rebel Art Studios; provided creative direction for immersive cinematic experiences, VR/AR applications, and games; cultivated client relationships; oversaw documentation and workflows.

Technical Director | Team Lead · Shiba InuDec 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

Led Unreal Engine production for XR/VR experiences, integrating volumetric capture assets and maintaining build stability across platforms. Owned end-to-end execution from scene setup through optimization and deployment readiness.

Technical Director | Team Lead · Shiba Inu MetaverseDec 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

Orchestrated a 25-person cross-functional Unreal Engine 5 team to build and launch the Shiba Inu Metaverse. Supervised level design and development, gameplay, scene setup, optimization, deployment, and monitoring.

Virtual Production Technical Consultant | Pipeline Architect · Titan Virtual ProductionsSep 2023 – Feb 2024 · 6 mos
Director of Development | Team Lead · Departure Lounge Inc.Dec 2021 – Nov 2023 · 2 yrs
Director of Development | Team Lead · Departure Lounge XRDec 2021 – Nov 2023 · 2 yrs

Education· 6

Diploma - VR/AR Development · Vancouver Film School2021
Bachelor's Degree - Architecture · Notre Dame University2012 – 2014
Bachelor's Degree - Interior Architecture · American University of Science & Technology2009 – 2012
Diploma · Vancouver Film School2021

Certifications and awards

Google Project Management Professional Certificate2021 – 2026

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