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Ahmed Abo Ellief

Ahmed Abo Ellief

Lighting &Lookdev / 3D Generalist Artist
Cairo,C

Summary

Dynamic 3D Generalist with over 10 years of production experience, specializing in hard surface modeling, topology, UV mapping, 3D texturing, shading, and lighting. Comprehensive understanding of the CG production process from asset creation to animation pipeline, consistently delivering high-quality renders efficiently. Experience as a Lighting and Lookdev Supervisor at Dots House enhances the ability to contribute creatively and technically to visual storytelling. Committed to collaborating with talented professionals to elevate projects and infuse innovative ideas into workflows while upholding a strong work ethic.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lighting & Lookdev Supervisor

Dots House
05.2025 - Current
  • Seasoned Lighting & Look Development Supervisor and 10+ year CG Production Veteran, specializing in managing artistic teams and technical pipelines for high-end animation and advertising. Proven leader in establishing cinematic lighting, look development, and optimized shading pipelines. Expert in R&D and pipeline efficiency, focused on maximizing creative output while minimizing render cost and delivery time using Maya, Arnold, V-Ray, and Nuke.

3D Generalist

Gemini studio
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • As a 3D Generalist, responsible for creating various elements within a 3D environment, including modeling, texturing, Shading , and lighting.
  • Enhanced 3D project quality by optimizing model topology and UV layouts for efficient rendering.
  • Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.

3D Generalist

Sparks Animation Studio
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • As a 3D Generalist at Sparks Animation Studio, I play a crucial role in creating visually stunning and immersive animated content. My versatility allows me to handle a wide range of tasks across the 3D production pipeline, including modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering.
  • Improved visual storytelling through thoughtful camera placement, composition, and animation during layout stage.
  • Utilized Autodesk Maya for modeling, complex 3D assets to meet project deadlines.

Lighting and Lookdev Artist

Nahdet Misr Advertising
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • As a Lighting and Lookdev Artist at Nahdet Misr Advertising plays a crucial role in bringing visual storytelling to life.
  • Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
  • Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.

Environment Artist

Cairo Cartoon
01.2015 - 01.2016

it was First Animation compony i worked in it

Education

Diploma - AutoCAD course

Armed Forces Computer Qualifying Center
Cairo
01-2012

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Industrial Technical Institutes
Zagazig
04.2001 -

Skills

Expert in Maya

3D modeling

Surface texturing

Optimize layout structure

Look Development

Physically Based Rendering (PBR)

Global Illumination & Light Transport

Multipass Compositing

Team development

Quality Control

Cross-Department Collaboration

Problem-solving

AI-driven Python development

Software

Maya

Substance painter

Arnold

V-ray

Nuke

Prism

Shotgun

Kitsu

After Effect

Adobe Photoshop

Python

WEBSITES AND SOCIAL LINKS

  • ArtStation: https://ahmedaboellief.artstation.com/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-aboellief/
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ahmed_Abo_Ellief

Timeline

Lighting & Lookdev Supervisor

Dots House
05.2025 - Current

3D Generalist

Gemini studio
01.2023 - 05.2025

3D Generalist

Sparks Animation Studio
01.2022 - 01.2023

Lighting and Lookdev Artist

Nahdet Misr Advertising
01.2018 - 01.2020

Environment Artist

Cairo Cartoon
01.2015 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Industrial Technical Institutes
04.2001 -

Diploma - AutoCAD course

Armed Forces Computer Qualifying Center
Ahmed Abo ElliefLighting &Lookdev / 3D Generalist Artist