I am an experienced Senior Visual Effects Artist with over a decade in the visual effects field, specializing in game development and broadcast design. I love turning imaginative concepts into captivating visual experiences using real-time graphics and state-of-the-art visual effects. My background spans creating animated graphics for global television networks, advertising, and adding skills to premium game design. Currently, I focus on Unreal Engine visual effects and Houdini, crafting procedural workflows to streamline content creation and delivering optimized real-time visual effects that elevate gameplay and storytelling. I am passionate about blending technology with creativity to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay experiences.…

Karim Lahrache

I am an experienced Senior Visual Effects Artist with over a decade in the visual effects field, specializing in game development and broadcast design. I love turning imaginative concepts into captivating visual experiences using real-time graphics and state-of-the-art visual effects. My background spans creating animated graphics for global television networks, advertising, and adding skills to premium game design. Currently, I focus on Unreal Engine visual effects and Houdini, crafting procedural workflows to streamline content creation and delivering optimized real-time visual effects that elevate gameplay and storytelling. I am passionate about blending technology with creativity to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay experiences.…

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I am an experienced Senior Visual Effects Artist with over a decade in the visual effects field, specializing in game development and broadcast design. I love turning imaginative concepts into captivating visual experiences using real-time graphics and state-of-the-art visual effects. My background spans creating animated graphics for global television networks, advertising, and adding skills to premium game design.

Currently, I focus on Unreal Engine visual effects and Houdini, crafting procedural workflows to streamline content creation and delivering optimized real-time visual effects that elevate gameplay and storytelling. I am passionate about blending technology with creativity to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay experiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion graphics designer at QATAR TV
September 30, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Partnered with producers to support end-to-end projects involving design and development of visual graphics concepts for broadcast, print, web, and social media. Prepared layouts, infographics, and determined style, size, illustrations, and text. Designed sets using visual effects software applications and managed compositing and 3D scenes implementation using HDRIs.
Motion graphics designer at QATAR TV
September 1, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Partnered with producers and supported end-to-end projects involving design and development of visual graphics concepts for broadcast, print, web, and social media. Prepared layouts, infographics and determined style, size, illustrations and text. Designed sets using visual effects software applications; exported passes on separate layers for compositing on AE; created background plates using panoramic photos assembled on PTGUI. Led visual effects projects including direction, shooting, and implementation of 3D scenes or objects into shots using corresponding HDRIs.
Graphic Design Student at Visual Magic Education
August 1, 2023 - Present
Engaged in vocational VFX and game development training, covering motion capture, animation, rigging, material and texture creation, UV generation, procedural workflow in Houdini, low poly modeling, Niagara FX, visual effects on Houdini, and game layout design.
Art Director at CREATIVE ENGINE Rabat
December 31, 2012 - July 30, 2025
Provided hands-on creative direction and execution of a high volume of advertising, website, and marketing projects. Managed design teams and oversaw project timelines and deliverables. Liaised between creative teams regarding design approvals and final files. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives and customer needs into comprehensive marketing design strategies. Conceived designs and marketing concepts used in sales support, advertising, and POS displays. Developed and maintained brand marketing design language ensuring message consistency across all communication assets and branding opportunities.
Art Director at CREATIVE ENGINE Rabat
December 31, 2012 - July 30, 2025
Provided hands-on creative direction and execution of a high volume of advertising, website, and marketing projects. Managed design teams and project timelines, liaised on design approvals and final files, and collaborated with teams to translate business objectives into marketing design strategies. Developed brand marketing design language for message consistency.
Art Director at ATHENA COMMUNICATION
December 31, 2011 - July 30, 2025
Art Director at ATHENA COMMUNICATION
December 31, 2011 - July 30, 2025
Directed art and creative design efforts, overseeing production and ensuring effective communication in design projects.
Senior Graphics Designer at PROMETHEUS Design Studio
May 31, 2011 - July 30, 2025
Senior Graphics Designer at PROMETHEUS Design Studio
May 31, 2011 - July 30, 2025
Led graphic design efforts, crafting visual design solutions and contributing to branding and multimedia projects.
Motion Graphics Designer at AL JAZEERA Satellite Network
August 31, 2008 - July 30, 2025
Illustrated assets for motion graphics and animation. Edited raw video footage and added effects and elements that enhanced motion graphics. Led all aspects of video production from concept ideation through creative briefs and storyboards. Designed and produced motion graphics and animated 3D logos for use in daily news graphics, illustrations, and special events motion graphics. Translated project details and creative direction into custom design, animation, and layout solutions. Interpreted and analyzed aesthetic threads between various reference materials.
Motion Graphics Designer at AL JAZEERA Satellite Network
August 31, 2008 - July 30, 2025
Created motion graphics and animations, edited raw footage, added visual effects, and led video production from concept to storyboard. Designed and produced animated 3D logos for news graphics and special events, interpreting aesthetic threads between reference materials.
Art Director at PROMETHEUS DESIGN STUDIO
June 30, 2006 - July 30, 2025
Art Director at PROMETHEUS DESIGN STUDIO
June 30, 2006 - July 30, 2025
Oversaw creative directions and executed design projects supporting branding and marketing.
Art Director at ATHENA communication
June 30, 2004 - July 30, 2025
Art Director at ATHENA communication
June 30, 2004 - July 30, 2025
Directed art initiatives and design management for agency projects.
Motion Graphics Designer at 2M SOREAD
June 30, 2002 - July 30, 2025
Motion Graphics Designer at 2M SOREAD
June 30, 2002 - July 30, 2025
Produced motion graphics content supporting broadcast and media production.

Education

Bachelor’s degree at ARTCOM Casablanca
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997
Bachelor's degree at ARTCOM Casablanca
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

Vocational Training in VFX, Game and Interactive Media Design
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Training on Archviz in Unreal Engine
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Vocational Training in VFX, Game and Interactive Media Design
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Training on Archviz in Unreal Engine
November 1, 2019 - November 15, 2019

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet

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Experience Level