I’m Aarushi, a freelance illustrator and 3D artist currently pursuing a Visual Effects major at SCAD. With over five years of business management and multi‑medium artistic development experience, I create cohesive visuals across character design, background illustrations, video editing, and 3D modeling, texturing, and animation. I’ve maintained a place on my college’s Dean’s List for the past two years and continually seek opportunities to bring imaginative worlds to life for diverse audiences. I’m passionate about collaboration, storytelling, and pushing creative boundaries. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy learning new tools, and aim to deliver visually compelling work that resonates with audiences while refining my craft in concept art, 3D production, and motion design.

Aarushi Ray

I’m Aarushi, a freelance illustrator and 3D artist currently pursuing a Visual Effects major at SCAD. With over five years of business management and multi‑medium artistic development experience, I create cohesive visuals across character design, background illustrations, video editing, and 3D modeling, texturing, and animation. I’ve maintained a place on my college’s Dean’s List for the past two years and continually seek opportunities to bring imaginative worlds to life for diverse audiences. I’m passionate about collaboration, storytelling, and pushing creative boundaries. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy learning new tools, and aim to deliver visually compelling work that resonates with audiences while refining my craft in concept art, 3D production, and motion design.

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I’m Aarushi, a freelance illustrator and 3D artist currently pursuing a Visual Effects major at SCAD. With over five years of business management and multi‑medium artistic development experience, I create cohesive visuals across character design, background illustrations, video editing, and 3D modeling, texturing, and animation. I’ve maintained a place on my college’s Dean’s List for the past two years and continually seek opportunities to bring imaginative worlds to life for diverse audiences.

I’m passionate about collaboration, storytelling, and pushing creative boundaries. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy learning new tools, and aim to deliver visually compelling work that resonates with audiences while refining my craft in concept art, 3D production, and motion design.

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Language

English
Fluent
Bengali
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Character Design and Concept Art at Commissions
December 30, 2017 - Present
Conceptualized and created 150+ distinct character designs marketed to diverse clients. Expanded design versatility by exploring varied shape language and clothing to build an inclusive character roster. Conducted historical research to authenticate character designs, elevating storytelling across visual projects. Portfolio: https://aarushiray.crd.co/
Freelance Illustrations at Freelance
February 25, 2021 - Present
Developed highly detailed artwork for clients’ marketing and monetization efforts. Produced 2D designs, turnarounds, facial expression sheets, and background layouts to establish project aesthetics. Demonstrated strong knowledge of anatomy, composition, dynamic lighting, and architecture.

Education

High School Diploma at Frisco Liberty High School
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
Undergraduate Visual Effects Program (Junior) at Savannah College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Other
    uniE621 Commission 03
    One of the multiple commissions I have completed by adhering to the request of my client. The character is owned by my client, but I created an illustration. illustrator characterart
    uniE621 Commission 02
    One of the multiple commissions I have completed by adhering to the request of my client. The character is owned by my client, but I created an illustration. illustration designer character
    uniE621 Scene Commission 03
    One of the multiple commissions I have completed by adhering to the request of my client. The character is owned by my client, but I created an illustration. illustrator designer backgroundartist
    uniE621 Commission 01
    One of the multiple commissions I have completed by adhering to the request of my client. The character is owned by my client, but I created an illustration. illustrator commission characterdesign
    uniE608 "Knock, Knock, Who's there?"
    A short film where I created storyboards, modeled the set and characters, animated, lit, and edited over 8 weeks for Winter Quarter 2025 at SCAD. animation shortfilm 3Dmodel