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Hi, I’m Ghazal Khaksar, an experienced Senior Art Director and 3D Artist currently based in Porto, Portugal. I specialize in developing photorealistic 3D renders and immersive VR environments for luxury furniture and bespoke interiors, leveraging software like 3ds Max, AutoCAD, and Unreal Engine. My work focuses on creating interactive and visually stunning presentations that help brands effectively showcase their products.
Over the years, I’ve worked on a variety of architectural and interior design projects worldwide, winning multiple international contests and building a strong client network through a practical, result-oriented approach. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Digital Media with a focus on VR applications for business, continuously expanding my expertise in combining technology with design.
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Work Experience
Senior Art director-3D Artist at Silversea-Media Group Malaysia
August 1, 2022 - PresentDeveloped and designed metaverse and VR environments. Created AAA-quality 3D environments using 3ds Max, Autocad, and Unreal Engine, contributing to branded projects with over $200K in revenue impact. Designed modular and optimized assets for real-time use across VR and metaverse platforms while maintaining visual fidelity and performance on web and mobile. Prepared concept and low poly 3D models for over 30 Unity-based interactive 3D scenes, working closely with technical and Unity developers for seamless integration. Mentored junior artists on 3D modeling, lighting, and environment layout, improving team output and consistency. Optimized high-poly to low-poly assets for deployment on Spatial, Roblox, and other metaverse platforms. Enhanced textures and render quality by 30% via integration of AI design tools such as Leonardo AI. Developed interactive lighting and rendering setups for walkthrough scenes, boosting user engagement by 50%.
Freelance Architect, Interior designer at Worldwide
August 1, 2022 - July 14, 2025Handled various architectural projects with a result-oriented approach, building a network of satisfied returning clients. Received positive feedback on LinkedIn and 5-star reviews on Fiverr. Addressed design practicality through personalized questionnaires. Delivered 2D and 3D outputs including high-quality renders, virtual tours, animations, mood boards, and technical drawings to satisfy project needs. Maximized client property values through pragmatic layouts and virtual tours.
Participant in Architectural contests at Worldwide
October 1, 2020 - July 14, 2025Conceptualized and participated in worldwide architecture and interior design contests. Achieved 34 wins out of 63 contests on Gopillar.com and was selected as one of the top 20 architects on the GoPillar website in 2019. Provided ongoing project revisions to solve contest holders' problems.
Freelance Architect/Interior designer at Iran
March 1, 2019 - July 14, 2025Provided project-based architectural and interior design illustration in various cities across Iran. Scheduled and supervised design meetings with clients and designed several projects including residential and commercial categories.
Senior designer at Aria zamin.co Iran
April 1, 2017 - July 14, 2025Co-founded a design studio with two engineer colleagues in Kerman, Iran. Consulted and designed more than 40 projects. Coordinated design process supervision and site visits.
Senior Art Director - 3D Artist at Silversea - Media Group Malaysia
August 1, 2022 - PresentDevelop and design metaverse and VR environments, creating AAA-quality 3D environments using 3ds Max, AutoCAD, and Unreal Engine. Contributed to branded projects yielding over $200K revenue impact. Designed modular assets optimized for real-time use in VR and metaverse platforms, prepared concept and low poly 3D models for Unity-based interactive scenes, mentored junior artists, and optimized assets for platforms including Spatial and Roblox. Enhanced texture and rendering quality by integrating AI-based design tools and developed interactive lighting setups that increased user engagement by 50%.
Freelance Architect, Interior Designer at Worldwide
August 1, 2022 - August 6, 2025Handled architectural projects globally with a result-oriented approach, generating positive client feedback and 5-star reviews on platforms like Fiverr. Addressed design practicality through personalized questionnaires, delivered 2D and 3D outputs including high-quality renders, virtual tours, animations, mood boards, and technical drawings to meet various project needs. Maximized client property value with pragmatic layouts and virtual tours.
Participant, Architectural Contests at Worldwide
October 1, 2020 - August 6, 2025Conceptualized and designed projects for worldwide architecture and interior design contests, achieving 34 wins out of 63 contests on Gopillar.com. Selected among the top 20 architects of the GoPillar website in 2019 and continued providing further revisions to solve contest holders’ project problems.
Freelance Architect/Interior Designer at Iran
March 1, 2019 - August 6, 2025Delivered project-based architectural and interior design services across various Iranian cities. Scheduled and supervised client design meetings and visualized several residential and commercial projects.
Senior Designer at Aria Zamin Co, Iran
April 1, 2017 - August 6, 2025Co-founded a design studio with two engineer colleagues in Kerman, Iran. Consulted and designed more than 40 projects, coordinating design processes and supervising site visits.
Senior Art Director - 3D Artist at Silversea - Media Group Malaysia
August 1, 2022 - PresentLeading the development and design of architectural and VR environments, creating photorealistic 3D renders for luxury furniture and bespoke interiors using 3ds Max, AutoCAD, and Unreal Engine. Designed immersive VR showrooms for interactive client presentations. Developed technical drawings and 3D models for custom furniture and architectural layouts. Optimized assets for real-time web-based VR applications and enhanced render quality using AI tools, collaborating closely with design and development teams to produce engaging visualizations.
Freelance Architect, Interior Designer at Worldwide
August 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025Managed various architectural projects with a result-oriented approach that built a network of returning clients. Delivered high-quality 2D and 3D outputs including renders, virtual tours, animations, mood boards, and technical drawings tailored to project needs. Improved client property values through pragmatic layouts and virtual tours. Earned positive client feedback and 5-star reviews on platforms such as LinkedIn and Fiverr.
Participant - Worldwide Architectural Contests at Gopillar.com
October 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025Conceptualized and competed in global architecture and interior design contests. Achieved 34 wins out of 63 contests and was selected among the top 20 architects on the Gopillar platform in 2019. Continued to assist contest holders with project revisions responding to feedback.
Freelance Architect/Interior Designer at Iran
March 1, 2019 - August 28, 2025Worked on project-based contracts across various cities in Iran, designing and visualizing residential and commercial projects. Scheduled and supervised client design meetings ensuring client satisfaction and project success.
Senior Designer at Aria zamin.co
April 1, 2017 - August 28, 2025Co-founded a design studio and consulted on over 40 projects, coordinating design processes and conducting site supervision in Kerman, Iran.
Senior Art Director - 3D Artist at Silversea - Media Group Malaysia
August 1, 2022 - PresentDevelop and design architectural and VR environments to create high-end photorealistic 3D renders for luxury furniture and bespoke interiors using 3ds Max, AutoCAD, and Unreal Engine. Design immersive VR showrooms to help brands present furniture collections and interior finishes interactively. Develop detailed technical drawings and 3D models for custom furniture and architectural layouts. Optimize 3D assets for real-time web-based VR use ensuring premium visuals and smooth client experience. Collaborate with designers and developers to translate interior design concepts into engaging 3D visualizations and walkthroughs. Enhance render quality and textures using AI tools ensuring true-to-life presentations aligned with brand standards.
Freelance Architect, Interior Designer at Worldwide
August 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025Handled multiple architectural projects globally using a result-oriented approach, leading to a network of satisfied returning clients. Received positive feedback and 5-star reviews on platforms like LinkedIn and Fiverr. Addressed design practicality through personalized questionnaires. Provided clients with 2D & 3D outputs including high-quality renders, virtual tours, animations, mood boards, and technical drawings to meet project needs. Maximized property value through pragmatic layouts and virtual tours.
Participant in Worldwide Architectural Contests at Worldwide
October 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025Conceptualized and submitted entries to global architecture and interior design contests, achieving 34 wins out of 63 contests on Gopillar.com. Ranked among top 20 architects on the GoPillar website in 2019. Continued engagement by providing further revisions to contest projects to solve holders’ problems.
Freelance Architect / Interior Designer at Various Cities, Iran
March 1, 2019 - August 28, 2025Illustrated designs on a project basis across different cities in Iran, scheduled and supervised design meetings with clients, and designed and visualized a variety of projects including residential and commercial categories.
Senior Designer at Ariazamin.co, Iran
April 1, 2017 - August 28, 2025Co-founded a design studio with two engineer colleagues in Kerman, consulting and designing over 40 projects. Coordinated supervision of design processes and conducted site visits to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
Education
PhD at Faculty of Engineering - University of Porto
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025PhD Student in Digital Media with focus on VR at Faculty of Engineering - University of Porto, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025PhD Student at University of Porto
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025PhD Student in Digital Media at University of Porto
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Education
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