I am an experienced Art Director with over 18 years in the gaming and illustration industries. I have a strong background in leading teams and producing exceptional visual content. My passion for art and design drives me to create engaging and visually stunning experiences for players around the world. As I continue to grow in my career, I remain committed to mentorship and fostering creativity within my teams.

Abdul Rasheed

I am an experienced Art Director with over 18 years in the gaming and illustration industries. I have a strong background in leading teams and producing exceptional visual content. My passion for art and design drives me to create engaging and visually stunning experiences for players around the world. As I continue to grow in my career, I remain committed to mentorship and fostering creativity within my teams.

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I am an experienced Art Director with over 18 years in the gaming and illustration industries. I have a strong background in leading teams and producing exceptional visual content. My passion for art and design drives me to create engaging and visually stunning experiences for players around the world. As I continue to grow in my career, I remain committed to mentorship and fostering creativity within my teams.

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Work Experience

Art Director at Pencillati Studios
October 1, 2023 - November 8, 2025
Leading a talented team of 15 game artists, overseeing art direction for projects such as Legendary: Heroes of the Game, Disney Heroes: Battle Mode, and Farmville 3. Responsible for character design, 2D animation, UI/UX, and optimization of assets.
Art Director at MetaStudios
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Led a team of artists in producing visual content for various game projects. Collaborated closely with game designers and programmers to ensure artistic vision and game mechanics aligned seamlessly.
Art Director at Pencillati Studios
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Managed a team of 16 game artists, led training sessions and worked on Disney Heroes battle mode, Portal Quest, and more. Focused on artist development and project implementations.
Senior Game Artist at Aquimo Sports Pvt Ltd
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Worked on developing engaging game environments and characters, enhancing visual appeal and gameplay experience.
Lead Artist at Cain Technologies India Pvt Ltd
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Directed artistic projects, ensured high-quality game art, and optimized workflows within the team.
Team Player at Illustrator Today Group
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012
Collaborated on various design projects, contributing to the overall artistic direction and execution.
Senior Digital Illustrator at P2P Media & Solutions Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011
Focused on creating high-quality digital illustrations and designs for various media formats.

Education

Masters in Visual Arts at Lucknow University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Bachelor in Visual Arts at Lucknow University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment