I am a passionate and experienced creative professional with over 23 years in TV promo production, animation, and graphic design. I hold a Masters in Comics and Graphic Novels with Distinction, and have extensive experience managing global promotion campaigns for well-known channels such as National Geographic. I enjoy blending artistic talent with leadership skills to deliver creative concepts from start to finish. Throughout my career, I've worked across diverse cultures and platforms, producing thousands of promos and on-air assets. I have a strong background in 2D/3D animation, GFX, concept and character design, and post-production, alongside managing teams and projects to ensure excellence. My work is fuelled by creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to storytelling.

Tarek Fahmy

I am a passionate and experienced creative professional with over 23 years in TV promo production, animation, and graphic design. I hold a Masters in Comics and Graphic Novels with Distinction, and have extensive experience managing global promotion campaigns for well-known channels such as National Geographic. I enjoy blending artistic talent with leadership skills to deliver creative concepts from start to finish. Throughout my career, I've worked across diverse cultures and platforms, producing thousands of promos and on-air assets. I have a strong background in 2D/3D animation, GFX, concept and character design, and post-production, alongside managing teams and projects to ensure excellence. My work is fuelled by creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to storytelling.

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I am a passionate and experienced creative professional with over 23 years in TV promo production, animation, and graphic design. I hold a Masters in Comics and Graphic Novels with Distinction, and have extensive experience managing global promotion campaigns for well-known channels such as National Geographic. I enjoy blending artistic talent with leadership skills to deliver creative concepts from start to finish.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked across diverse cultures and platforms, producing thousands of promos and on-air assets. I have a strong background in 2D/3D animation, GFX, concept and character design, and post-production, alongside managing teams and projects to ensure excellence. My work is fuelled by creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to storytelling.

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Work Experience

Manager of On Air Promotion for National Geographic Channels at The Walt Disney Company
December 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Led creative, leadership, and management of the On Air Promotion department for National Geographic Channels in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Participated in global 360 promo campaigns, producing an average of 350 promos yearly including in-house, localized, and social media assets. Responsibilities included concept creation, music direction, script writing, editing, GFX, logo design, and post-production. Managed voice-over artists and freelancers, coordinated with Disney colleagues globally, and created campaigns for key annual events such as Ramadan and UAE National Day.
Manager of On Air Promotion for National Geographic Channels at Fox International
January 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Managed and produced on-air promos and assets for National Geographic Channels in addition to creating the GFX brand package for the first Nat Geo Kids TV Block worldwide. Handled creation and re-versioning of promos for NG Kids Block, NG Kids Channel, and NG Farsi Channel. Led promo and on-air asset productions across multiple channels under Fox International.
Senior GFX Designer for National Geographic Channels at Fox International
January 1, 2014 - August 27, 2025
Produced promos, on-air assets, GFX elements, and designs for National Geographic Channels. Eventually took responsibility for comprehensive on-air promo production.
Senior GFX Designer for Fox Channels at Fox International
January 1, 2012 - August 27, 2025
Created on-air assets, GFX elements, and designs for Fox Channels.
CEO/Owner at Yaru: Field of Dreams Post-Production Company
December 31, 2010 - August 27, 2025
Managed 3D/2D and creative post-production work including TV commercials, channel branding, TV programs, games, and documentaries. Clients included Coca Cola, Pepsi, Renault.
Graphics Designer (3D/2D Artist/Animator/Producer) at Melody TV Channels
December 31, 2006 - August 27, 2025
Produced 3D/2D on-air GFX, bumpers, commercials, animation, modeling, texturing, storyboards, character design, and editing.
3D/2D Artist/Animator at Graphic Aroma
December 31, 2005 - August 27, 2025
Worked on 3D GFX animation, modeling, texturing, effects, creative projects using Maya, plus 2D animation and compositing.

Education

Master of Arts in Comics and Graphic Novels at Teesside University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Combined Classical Animation and Maya Program Certificate at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2001 - August 27, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering with Honors / Minor in Art at American University in Cairo
January 1, 1998 - August 27, 2025

Qualifications

Disney Leadership Essentials Program
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
The Story Course - Storytelling Masterclass
January 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services