Mahmoud El-Samman
Motion Designer · AI Creative · CGI Artist
About
Mahmoud is a highly accomplished Senior Motion Designer and Art Director whose career is a seamless fusion of traditional fine arts and cutting-edge motion graphics. His artistic journey began at the Faculty of Fine Arts, graduating in 2014 with a major in Graphics (Art Book & Animation). This foundation instilled in him a deep mastery of painting, drawing, and classical 2D animation, which now informs his modern design sensibilities.
From this classical base, Mahmoud embraced the digital realm, expertly transitioning into 3D motion design, compositing, and complex simulations. He has since developed a formidable and versatile skill set that bridges both artistic disciplines.
His expertise has brought him to the forefront of global advertising, crafting high-end campaigns for an impressive roster of brands, including Dyson, Loewe, Adidas, and Volvo, alongside regional powerhouses like EG Bank, SEVEN, and NUSUK. A significant chapter in his career involved a two-year stint as an Art Director for a series of impactful tourism videos about Egypt. In this role, he leveraged his profound knowledge of the region’s history and culture to create emotionally resonant, visually rich narratives that connected deeply with audiences.
Mahmoud is a perpetual innovator, constantly pushing the boundaries of motion design. His advanced experiments with X-Particles have earned recognition, featuring on INSYDIUM’s official Instagram page. He continually explores the latest software, working with tools like Cinema 4D, Octane, Unreal Engine , and is an early adopter of AI workflows such as ComfyUI and StableDiffusion.
To ensure maximum efficiency and flexibility in his projects, he develops custom rigs and systems that streamline feedback and amendments.
With a perfect balance of speed, strategy, and distinct style, Mahmoud has the rare ability to transform minimal product references or basic sketches into realistic 3D visuals, design comprehensive environments, and bring complex creative ideas to life across any platform. His passion lies in creating dynamic and impactful visuals that are grounded in both artistic excellence and technical precision
Clients
Experience
- Senior Motion Designer – AKQA (2024 – Present, Dubai)
- Motion Designer – AKQA (2023 – 2024, Cairo)
- Motion Designer / 3D Artist – Freelancer (2018 – 2023)
- Art Director – Dune Raider (2017 – 2018)
- 2D Motion Designer – Kulu Communications (2015 – 2017)
Languages
Arabic – Native
English – Advanced