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I am Soundar Raj, a passionate 3D Animator with extensive experience directing and leading animation teams to deliver high-quality, cohesive animations aligned with creative and technical visions. Throughout my career, I have worked on various projects involving animation direction, motion capture, rigging, and Unreal Engine integration across gaming, TV series, and film productions.
I have successfully managed teams and collaborated cross-functionally to provide advanced animation integration for game engines and extended reality projects. With skills in Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, and Adobe Creative Suite, I bring my expertise to create captivating animations for media and entertainment clients.
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Work Experience
3D Animation Director at Weloadin
February 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Led the animation department across gameplay, cinematics, motion capture, and rigging. Directed motion capture shoots and guided cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cohesive animations aligned with the creative and technical vision for the project 'Bloody Boots' on PlayStation 5 for Sony.
3D Animation Supervisor at The Holocraft
January 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024Directed a 15-member team in 3D animation, rigging, and Unreal Cinematics, overseeing projects across 3D feature films, live-action films (VFX), virtual production, and extended reality.
Lead 3D Animator at Takeleap
November 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021Led a 10-member team in 3D animation and Unreal departments to deliver extended reality projects, and provided essential support for advanced animation integration in game engines.
Lead 3D Animator at Hula Hoop Vfx Private Limited
August 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019Managed a team of 12 as Lead 3D Animator for TV series and DVD movies, overseeing key projects such as 'Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa'.
Senior 3D Animator at Sparky Entertainment India Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018Senior 3D Animator for TV series and DVD films, contributing to projects like Butterbean Cafe, Motown Magic, Beat Bugs Season 2, Dinosaur Train: Adventure Island, Monkart, and more.
Senior 3D Animator at InGage Technologies Pvt. Ltd
November 1, 2013 - September 30, 2017Specialized in creating captivating animations for TV commercials, mobile games, and extended reality (XR) projects.
3D Animator at MediaOne Global Entertainment Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013Worked on motion capture cleanup, retargeting, layout, final camera work, and facial animations for 'Kochadaiyaan,' a full-length motion capture film.
3D Animation Director at Weloadin
June 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025Led the animation department for the PlayStation 5 game 'Bloody Boots' (Client: Sony), overseeing gameplay, cinematics, motion capture, and rigging. Directed motion capture shoots and guided cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and cohesive animations aligned with the creative and technical vision.
3D Animation Supervisor at The Holocraft
February 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025Directed a 15-member team in 3D animation, rigging, and Unreal cinematics, overseeing projects for 3D feature films, live-action films including VFX, virtual production, and extended reality.
Lead 3D Animator at Takeleap
December 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025Led a 10-member team in 3D animation and Unreal departments to deliver extended reality projects. Provided essential support for advanced animation integration in game engines.
Lead 3D Animator at Hula Hoop Vfx Private Limited
September 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025Managed a team of 12 animators as Lead 3D Animator for TV series and DVD movies, overseeing key projects such as 'Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa'.
Senior 3D Animator at Sparky Entertainment India Pvt Ltd
August 1, 2018 - August 4, 2025Experienced senior 3D animator contributing to TV series and DVD films including 'Butterbean Cafe', 'Motown Magic', 'Beat Bugs Season 2', 'Dinosaur Train: Adventure Island', and 'Monkart'.
Senior 3D Animator at In Gage Technologies Pvt. Ltd
September 1, 2017 - August 4, 2025Specialized senior 3D animator creating captivating animations for TV commercials, mobile games, and extended reality (XR) projects.
3D Animator at Media One Global Entertainment Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2013 - August 4, 2025Worked on motion capture cleanup, retargeting, layout, final camera work, and facial animations for 'Kochadaiyaan', a full-length motion capture film.
3D Animation Director at Weloadin
June 30, 2025 - August 4, 2025Led the animation department across gameplay, cinematics, motion capture, and rigging for the game 'Bloody Boots' (PlayStation 5, Client: Sony). Directed motion capture shoots and guided cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality cohesive animations aligned with creative and technical vision.
3D Animation Supervisor at The Holocraft
February 29, 2024 - August 4, 2025Directed a 15-member team in 3D animation, rigging, and Unreal Cinematics, overseeing projects for 3D feature films, live-action films with VFX, virtual production, and extended reality.
Lead 3D Animator at Takeleap
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025Led a 10-member team in 3D animation and Unreal departments to deliver extended reality projects, providing essential support for advanced animation integration in game engines.
Lead 3D Animator at Hula Hoop Vfx Private Limited
September 30, 2019 - August 4, 2025Managed a team of 12 as Lead 3D Animator for TV series and DVD movies, overseeing key projects such as 'Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa'.
Senior 3D Animator at Sparky Entertainment India Pvt Ltd
August 31, 2018 - August 4, 2025Experienced Senior 3D Animator for TV series and DVD films, contributing to projects like 'Butterbean Cafe', 'Motown Magic', 'Beat Bugs Season 2', 'Dinosaur Train: Adventure Island', 'Monkart', and more.
Senior 3D Animator at InGage Technologies Pvt. Ltd
September 30, 2017 - August 4, 2025Experienced Senior 3D Animator specializing in creating captivating animations for TV commercials, mobile games, and extended reality (XR) projects.
3D Animator at Media One Global Entertainment Pvt Ltd
May 31, 2013 - August 4, 2025Worked on motion capture cleanup, retargeting, layout, final camera work, and facial animations for 'Kochadaiyaan', a full-length motion capture film.
Education
Diploma in Visual Media (Animation & Visual Effects) at Image Creative Education
March 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012Diploma in Visual Media (Animation & Visual Effects) at Image Creative Education
March 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Diploma in Visual Media (Animation & Visual Effects) at Image Creative Education
March 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Jury Member, Anna University Animation Short Film Competition
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Second Prize, Unreal Engine Competition
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet
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