Hi, I'm Mourad, a passionate and experienced Lead Animator currently working at UNIT IMAGE. I've had the pleasure of teaching animation for the Elden Ring project at Gobelins Ecole de l’Image and leading character animation for Illumination Mac Guff on popular films like Minions, Sing, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Over the years, I have worked on a variety of projects across animation, VFX, and SFX supervision, honing my skills and contributing to many beloved movies. With over a decade of experience in the animation and VFX industry, I am driven by creativity and teamwork. I've collaborated with major studios and directors, overseeing sequences and bringing characters to life with compelling animation. I always strive to balance technical excellence with artistic expression, eager to contribute to exciting projects and continue learning along the way.

SIMOUSSA MOURAD

Hi, I'm Mourad, a passionate and experienced Lead Animator currently working at UNIT IMAGE. I've had the pleasure of teaching animation for the Elden Ring project at Gobelins Ecole de l’Image and leading character animation for Illumination Mac Guff on popular films like Minions, Sing, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Over the years, I have worked on a variety of projects across animation, VFX, and SFX supervision, honing my skills and contributing to many beloved movies. With over a decade of experience in the animation and VFX industry, I am driven by creativity and teamwork. I've collaborated with major studios and directors, overseeing sequences and bringing characters to life with compelling animation. I always strive to balance technical excellence with artistic expression, eager to contribute to exciting projects and continue learning along the way.

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Hi, I’m Mourad, a passionate and experienced Lead Animator currently working at UNIT IMAGE. I’ve had the pleasure of teaching animation for the Elden Ring project at Gobelins Ecole de l’Image and leading character animation for Illumination Mac Guff on popular films like Minions, Sing, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Over the years, I have worked on a variety of projects across animation, VFX, and SFX supervision, honing my skills and contributing to many beloved movies.

With over a decade of experience in the animation and VFX industry, I am driven by creativity and teamwork. I’ve collaborated with major studios and directors, overseeing sequences and bringing characters to life with compelling animation. I always strive to balance technical excellence with artistic expression, eager to contribute to exciting projects and continue learning along the way.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Animator at UNIT IMAGE
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading animation projects with a focus on character animation.
Elden Ring-Animation Instructor at Gobelins Ecole de l’Image
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Instructing animation students, sharing expertise in animation techniques and principles.
Lead Character Animator at Illumination Mac Guff
April 30, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Lead character animator for notable animated films such as Minions, Sing, Despicable Me 3, The Grinch, Secret Life of Pets 2, Sing 2, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Despicable Me 4.
Animator/SFX Supervisor at BUF Compagnie
February 28, 2013 - July 30, 2025
Supervised various animation and VFX sequences across multiple films including Credit Mutuel, Zaytoun, Odd Thomas, Sur la Piste du Marsupilami, The Grandmasters, Thor, Captain America (test), Adele Blanc Sec, Arthur 2, Speed Racer, Babylon A.D., and Arthur et les Minimoys.
Animator/Director at LOCOMOTION (Düsseldorf, GERMANY)
January 31, 2007 - July 30, 2025
Worked as animator, SFX artist and director on various commercials.
Animator/SFX/Director-Animateur at Duboi
April 30, 2006 - July 30, 2025
Animator, special effects creator, and director for commercials.
Animator/Lead at grid/dreamwall
June 30, 2014 - July 30, 2025
Lead animator for the film 'Asterix le domaine des dieux'.
Lead Animator at UNIT IMAGE
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading animation teams and projects since January 2024, contributing expertise to high-profile productions and supervising animation quality and delivery.
Elden Ring-Animation Instructor at Gobelins Ecole de l’Image
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Instructed animation techniques and principles related to the Elden Ring project, mentoring students and enhancing their practical skills in animation.
Lead Character Animator at Illumination Mac Guff
April 30, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Led character animation for multiple well-known feature films including Minions, Sing, Despicable Me 3 & 4, The Grinch, Secret Life of Pets 2, Sing 2, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Responsible for overseeing character animation sequences to meet creative and technical standards.
Animator/SFX Supervisor at BUF Compagnie
February 28, 2013 - July 30, 2025
Managed animation and special effects supervision for various feature films such as Credit Mutuel, Zaytoun, Odd Thomas, Sur La Piste Du Marsupilami, and Thor. Coordinated teams to deliver high-quality animation and VFX integration.
Animator/Director at LOCOMOTION (Düsseldorf, Germany)
January 31, 2007 - July 30, 2025
Animated and directed commercials, blending creative and technical skills to produce effective visual content.
Animator/SFX/Director at Duboi
April 30, 2006 - July 30, 2025
Handled animation, special effects, and directed projects during a short-term engagement working on Last Legion animation under Doug Lefler.
Animator/Lead at grid/dreamwall
June 30, 2014 - July 30, 2025
Lead animator for Asterix: Le Domaine des Dieux, managing animation sequences and contributing to overall project direction.

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