Joy Martin Chinnam

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Lead Character Animator with 15+ years of experience creating expressive, production-ready character performances across games, film, branded entertainment, and immersive XR.

About

Lead Character Animator with 15+ years of experience creating expressive, production-ready character performances across games, film, branded entertainment, and immersive XR. I specialize in character acting, gameplay and cinematic animation, mocap cleanup/polish, and delivering consistent performance aligned with creative and technical goals.

Known for strong body mechanics, timing, posing, and facial performance, I also lead and mentor animation teams and collaborate effectively with directors, designers, programmers, and technical artists. Experienced in remote and international production, with a track record of reliable milestone delivery and high-quality animation integration in production pipelines.

  • 18 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience

Lead Animator · Bully EntertainmentNov 2015 – May 2026 · 10 yrs 7 mos

Led character-animation production across interactive entertainment and immersive-media projects. Created and polished gameplay and cinematic animation in Autodesk Maya. Cleaned, refined, and integrated motion-capture data for production-ready character performance. Partnered with directors, designers, programmers, and technical artists to deliver animation aligned with creative and technical requirements. Mentored animators, provided actionable feedback, and maintained consistent quality across milestones.

Lead Animator · FroggyHeart Animation StudioApr 2014 – Sep 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos

Led character-performance work for client productions and supported animation planning. Improved animation quality through critique, iteration, and polish using clear team feedback. Coordinated with artists and production teams to maintain style, continuity, and delivery targets.

Character Animator · Tata Elxsi | Crest Animation | Prime Focus | Astute Media Vision | FrameboxxApr 2007 – Feb 2014 · 6 yrs 11 mos

Created character animation for feature, episodic, branded, and game-related productions. Built a strong foundation in character acting, body mechanics, timing, posing, and final polish. Collaborated with multidisciplinary production teams and progressed into animation leadership responsibilities.

Education

Higher Secondary, Commerce · Viva College2008
Higher Secondary, Commerce · Viva College, India2008 – 2026

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