Mostafa zaki
concept Artist - R&D specialist
Alessandria, EgyptWith over a decade of experience in concept art and visual storytelling,I have had the privilege of working on diverse projects ranging from comics to games and media production.
My passion lies in crafting stories and building immersive worlds that take audiences on unforgettable journeys.
Primarily skilled in 2D art, I am continuously expanding my expertise to include 3D capabilities.
Throughout my career, I have explored various art styles and taken on different roles within studio pipelines, from initial grunt work to collaborating with directors, VFX leads, and 3D teams, as well as leading teams and mentoring interns.
I am proud to have contributed to a range of projects, including Netflix series like "Paranormal" and feature films, under the banner of AROMA Productions.
As I look to the future, I am eager to bring my unique storytelling vision and versatile skill set to game studios, where I aim to continue creating captivating visual narratives that resonate with audiences.
My passion lies in crafting stories and building immersive worlds that take audiences on unforgettable journeys.
Primarily skilled in 2D art, I am continuously expanding my expertise to include 3D capabilities.
Throughout my career, I have explored various art styles and taken on different roles within studio pipelines, from initial grunt work to collaborating with directors, VFX leads, and 3D teams, as well as leading teams and mentoring interns.
I am proud to have contributed to a range of projects, including Netflix series like "Paranormal" and feature films, under the banner of AROMA Productions.
As I look to the future, I am eager to bring my unique storytelling vision and versatile skill set to game studios, where I aim to continue creating captivating visual narratives that resonate with audiences.
Work Experience
Ventri
Art director
closely working on the development of AAA unreal engine title Demo along a passionate team of 2d ,3d artists and devs to create game look and feel while supervising creating the assets and maintaining the quality alongside the teams heads.
2022
- 2023
Cairo, Egypt
Aroma
concept artist
Developed unique character designs and environments for multiple media projects "advertisement campaigns , tv series and feature movies " , ensuring visual consistency and adherence to project guidelines.
Collaborated with art directors and game designers to brainstorm and iterate on concepts, incorporating feedback to achieve desired aesthetic and storytelling goals.
Created detailed concept art illustrations and mood boards to communicate artistic vision and inspire team members during production.
Utilized digital painting techniques and software tools to achieve high-quality graphics and textures, enhancing the overall visual appeal of final production assets.
Collaborated with art directors and game designers to brainstorm and iterate on concepts, incorporating feedback to achieve desired aesthetic and storytelling goals.
Created detailed concept art illustrations and mood boards to communicate artistic vision and inspire team members during production.
Utilized digital painting techniques and software tools to achieve high-quality graphics and textures, enhancing the overall visual appeal of final production assets.
2018
- 2022
Cairo, Egypt
White Horse
lead - concept artist
conceptualization and illustration for short documentary clips .
supervising the time-line and team tasks .
supervising the time-line and team tasks .
2017
- 2018
Cairo, Egypt
Evolution Events LLC
Concept Artist
Designed and created visual concepts for various events, including stage set designs, costume sketches, and promotional materials.
Collaborated with event planners and clients to develop and refine artistic concepts that aligned with the overall vision and theme of the event.
Utilized digital and traditional art techniques to produce high-quality illustrations and renderings that effectively communicated the desired aesthetic.
Adapted to fast-paced and dynamic environments, working efficiently to meet tight deadlines and deliver exceptional creative solutions for live events.
Collaborated with event planners and clients to develop and refine artistic concepts that aligned with the overall vision and theme of the event.
Utilized digital and traditional art techniques to produce high-quality illustrations and renderings that effectively communicated the desired aesthetic.
Adapted to fast-paced and dynamic environments, working efficiently to meet tight deadlines and deliver exceptional creative solutions for live events.
September 2013
- October 2014
United Arab Emirates
Languages
English (Fluent),
Italian (Beginner),
French (Beginner),
Japanese (Beginner),
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Blender,
Manga Studio EX,