KMkhalid mergousse
@khalidmergousse
I am an artistic director and independent game developer blending art direction, 2D/3D animation, and game development.
MoroccoWhat I'm looking for
I am an Artistic Director and independent game developer currently studying Game Design at ISART DIGITAL (International University of Rabat) and I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts (2020).
I served as Artistic Director at Plusseven Media (Tangier) from 2022–2024, worked as a 2D/3D animator and 3D generalist, and was IT Systems Manager at Zephyr Mazagan from 2020–2022 while contributing as Video Game Space Animator at Institut Français - Tétouan (2018–2020).
I work across StoryBoard artist and Concept art, and with tools including Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Zebrush, Marvelos Design, Unreal Engine, Unity 3D, Twin Motion, C++ and C#, plus Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
I have participated in a Digital Artistic Residency at Plaine Images (2021), completed a VR Development internship at OcularVR (Dec 2019–Jan 2020), and I am driven to create immersive interactive experiences that bridge art and technology.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Game Developer Generalist
Independent
Jan 2016 - Jan 2024 (8 years)
Delivered end-to-end game development and interactive experiences as an independent generalist, producing 2D/3D animation, gameplay systems and UI across multiple projects.
VR Development Intern
OcularVR
Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 month)
Contributed to VR prototypes and development tasks during a short-term internship, supporting implementation and testing of immersive experiences.
Graphic Design Intern
Ram Media
Feb 2016 - Apr 2016 (2 months)
Supported graphic design tasks and produced visual assets for campaigns and branding during a supervised internship.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IRInternational University of Rabat
Game Design Certificate, Game Design
2024 -
Pursuing a Game Design certificate since 2024 focusing on game design principles and production.
National Institute of Fine Arts, Tétouan
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Fine Arts
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts (BAC+4) in July 2020 with emphasis on fine arts practice and visual arts theory.
Self-taught (Video Game Development)
Self-directed training, Video Game Development
2014 - 2020
Undertook self-directed video game development training from 2014 to 2020, developing skills in game design, engines, and animation.
OAOFPPT Centre Mixte, Agadir
Specialized Technician in Graphic Design, Graphic Design
Completed a Specialized Technician diploma in Graphic Design (BAC+2) in July 2016 covering practical graphic design and production skills.
Solaiman Rodani High School
Baccalaureate in Applied Arts, Applied Arts
Obtained a Baccalaureate in Applied Arts (BAC) in July 2014 with emphasis on applied visual arts.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
MoroccoAuthorized to work in
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