I’m a passionate and innovative Senior CG Artist based in the UAE, specializing in emotive, photorealistic environments. My portfolio spans Europe, the GCC, and the Middle East, and I leverage a high-performance stack including 3ds Max, Corona, and V-Ray alongside AI-assisted workflows to bring concepts to life. My focus is on more than just accuracy; I strive to transform architectural intent into visual stories that resonate deeply with the viewer.

Hesham Aly

I’m a passionate and innovative Senior CG Artist based in the UAE, specializing in emotive, photorealistic environments. My portfolio spans Europe, the GCC, and the Middle East, and I leverage a high-performance stack including 3ds Max, Corona, and V-Ray alongside AI-assisted workflows to bring concepts to life. My focus is on more than just accuracy; I strive to transform architectural intent into visual stories that resonate deeply with the viewer.

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I’m a passionate and innovative Senior CG Artist based in the UAE, specializing in emotive, photorealistic environments. My portfolio spans Europe, the GCC, and the Middle East, and I leverage a high-performance stack including 3ds Max, Corona, and V-Ray alongside AI-assisted workflows to bring concepts to life.

My focus is on more than just accuracy; I strive to transform architectural intent into visual stories that resonate deeply with the viewer.

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Work Experience

Senior CGI Artist at BuildHub Yards
June 1, 2025 - Present
Lead and direct a visualization team producing high-end architectural and landscape stills and animations for UAE projects. Set quality benchmarks and review cadence across the team — ensuring consistent output that meets presentation standards for GCC clients. Drive pipeline decisions across 3ds Max, V-Ray/Corona and Adobe CS post-production — actively integrating AI-assisted tools to accelerate concept rounds and upscaling.
Senior CGI Artist at NAM Visual Solutions
June 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Managed and delivered full-pipeline CGI projects for European architectural clients — from initial brief and asset modelling through to final still and animation delivery. Operated independently within an international studio context, meeting European production standards and client expectations across residential and commercial typologies. Handled end-to-end project direction with no oversight, demonstrating the reliability and self-management expected at senior level.
Senior CGI Artist at Vanilla Studios
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Produced architectural stills and animation as both a solo contributor and collaborative team member across a rapid-turnaround studio environment. Contributed senior-level creative judgment on lighting, camera, material, and mood — elevating image quality across a variety of residential and commercial briefs.
CGI Artist at NARA Studios
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Delivered architectural visualization stills and animation across a steady pipeline of projects, developing core proficiency across the full render workflow. Built the technical and creative foundation — lighting, material libraries, and compositing — that underpins the senior-level output in all subsequent roles.

Education

Bachelor of Interior Architecture at Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Graphic Design Specialization
July 1, 2023 - May 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services