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Karim Hashkobly

Cairo,Egypt

Summary

With over 10 years in advertising, specialized in dynamic visuals and motion design, delivering innovative concepts and exceeding client expectations. Worked with top-tier clients across various agencies and TV shows. Committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry trends.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

Hashkobz (K Hashkobly Advertising)
04.2019 - Current
  • Applied technical knowledge and design expertise to create motion graphics.
  • Created high end 3D designs and animations with Maxon Cinema 4D and Autodesk 3d Studio Max.
  • Proficient in creating proposals for creative briefs, and directing treatments, using keynote and Powerpoint.
  • Directed TV spots, Music Videos and Digital Content.
  • Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material, editing sound and sequences and providing final product within time and budget constraints.
  • Handled mega campaigns and promotions delivered on multiple platforms Online and Offline.
  • Improved creative processes through effective collaboration with graphics and design teams.
  • Clients: Vodafone, Orange Telecom, Intel, Unilever, Etisalat Telecom, Zain Telecom, Netflix, YouTube, Mobil, Coca-cola, McDonald's, Axe, PepsiCo, Braun, National Bank of Egypt, KSA Riyadh Season, Nawi, InstaPay, Allianz and more

Senior Motion Designer and Video Editor

Clockwork
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Interfaced with clients to determine marketing and design vision, defining strategic scopes of work and delivery schedules.
  • Executed successful, innovative social media marketing campaigns with clear call-to-action.
  • Prepared design briefs for graphics, videos and advertising campaigns.
  • Created innovative digital animations using Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
  • Established templates and asset libraries to streamline processes and boost productivity.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.

Creative Video Content Creator

Wunderman Thompson
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Specialized as a creative and video content creator in "Abla Fahita" TV Show "A Project by WT", which was a hit TV Show in the middle east.
  • Created a comedy segment called "TalkShozna" which was a great success on TV for 3 consecutive seasons.
  • Collaborated with other creatives, script writers and researchers to find the best use of TV content to deliver funny heartfelt messages.
  • Worked with celebrities, TV and movie stars who joined the TV shows as guests.
  • Worked with sponsors to understand their needs and provide excellent brand representation.
  • Abla Fahita YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/@ElDuplex

Art Director and Motion Designer

Bravo Agency
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Executed creative ideas and campaigns for major worldwide brands.
  • Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
  • Mentored junior artists on creative processes.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Designed, animated, edited and directed digital content.
  • Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.

3D Technical Director

ACT Studio
04.2010 - 04.2012
  • Technical supervision for multiple 3D animated TV series and pilots.
  • Worked hand in hand with directors and script writers to create and deliver final outputs in the best possible outcome according to airing schedule.
  • Created main 3D characters and assets by using 3d modeling, texturing, shading and rigging techniques, using 3d Studio Max.
  • Created interactive facial system based on real facial expressions taken from real actors on a 3d Body to perfect a specific characters style for animated TV Series.
  • Supervised Senior and junior concept artists, 3d modelers, riggers, animators, lighting artists throughout production pipeline.
  • Worked efficiently on tight deadlines and airing schedules.

Senior 3D Artist

Coincide Studio
02.2007 - 02.2010
  • Worked in collaboration with Supervisors and team members.
  • Generated outputs using several design software including 3d Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and others.
  • Created various 3d models, from characters to objects based on creative briefs and concepts and sketches provided by art director.
  • Worked on environment modeling, texturing, shading and lighting.

3D Artist

T.R Studio
01.2005 - 06.2007
  • Created 3d environments using 3d modeling, texturing and shading techniques.
  • Delivered 3d models to be used as props in animated TV Shows.
  • Worked on secondary 3d character models and animations for background crowds.
  • Finalized scenes and managed collecting elements from multiple artists to deliver final render outputs.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Cairo University

Certificate of Higher Education -

Collège De La Salle

Collège De Saint Marc

Skills

    • Adobe After Effects
    • Adobe Premiere
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • 3D Studio Max
    • Maxon Cinema 4D
    • Maxon Red Giant
    • VRay
    • Adobe Illustrator
      • DaVinci Resolve
      • Adobe Media Encoder
      • Adobe Audition
      • Adobe Acrobat
      • Ableton live
      • Keynote
      • Microsoft office

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Beginner
A1

Accomplishments

  • Shortlisted for “Best VFX” award in Dubai Lynx for “Etisalat Demagh Tania” Campaign in 2019.
  • Was part of the winner team for the "Golden Effie" award in 2014.
  • Became a guest speaker and jury in the American University in Cairo.
  • Created my own MasterClass in Motion Design, helping beginners to achieve professional levels.
  • Became one of the main Motion Design service providers for Vodafone, working on their digital and TV animated promotions for 7 consecutive years.
  • Created all the digital content for the "YouTube Shorts" launch campaign in Egypt.
  • Created the 1st launching video for the "Riyadh Entertainment Season", a huge event in Saudi Arabia, the video featured the Minister of Entertainment "Turki Al Sheikh".
  • Became one of the top 25 content creators in the middle east in 2016 according to Facebook.
  • Created a special comedy segment for one of the most viewed TV Shows of all times in the MENA region, (Abla Fahita TV Show).

Hobbies

  • Basketball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Gaming
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Music Composing
  • Cycling
  • Crafting

Timeline

Creative Director

Hashkobz (K Hashkobly Advertising)
04.2019 - Current

Senior Motion Designer and Video Editor

Clockwork
01.2017 - 03.2019

Creative Video Content Creator

Wunderman Thompson
05.2015 - 06.2017

Art Director and Motion Designer

Bravo Agency
01.2012 - 01.2015

3D Technical Director

ACT Studio
04.2010 - 04.2012

Senior 3D Artist

Coincide Studio
02.2007 - 02.2010

3D Artist

T.R Studio
01.2005 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Cairo University

Certificate of Higher Education -

Collège De La Salle

Collège De Saint Marc

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