I’m Jyoti J. Deshmukh, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating high-quality illustrations and 2D animated content. I enjoy turning ideas into clear visual stories—whether that means realistic or cartoon characters, detailed backgrounds, or engaging educational visuals for print and digital learning products. I’ve worked with e-learning and creative teams where quality, deadlines, and consistency matter. From Flash-based illustration and character creation to cleanup/in-between work in 2D animation studios, I bring both design skills and animation know-how to every project, while staying a reliable team player focused on delivering usable, high-standard assets.

Jyoti J Deshmukh

I’m Jyoti J. Deshmukh, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating high-quality illustrations and 2D animated content. I enjoy turning ideas into clear visual stories—whether that means realistic or cartoon characters, detailed backgrounds, or engaging educational visuals for print and digital learning products. I’ve worked with e-learning and creative teams where quality, deadlines, and consistency matter. From Flash-based illustration and character creation to cleanup/in-between work in 2D animation studios, I bring both design skills and animation know-how to every project, while staying a reliable team player focused on delivering usable, high-standard assets.

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I’m Jyoti J. Deshmukh, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating high-quality illustrations and 2D animated content. I enjoy turning ideas into clear visual stories—whether that means realistic or cartoon characters, detailed backgrounds, or engaging educational visuals for print and digital learning products.

I’ve worked with e-learning and creative teams where quality, deadlines, and consistency matter. From Flash-based illustration and character creation to cleanup/in-between work in 2D animation studios, I bring both design skills and animation know-how to every project, while staying a reliable team player focused on delivering usable, high-standard assets.

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Language

Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Illustrator (Flash designer) at Cenveo Publisher Services India Ltd
December 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Created high-quality illustrations and character/background art for e-learning and blended learning projects. Worked with instructional designers, graphic designers, and illustrators to deliver assets for educational content including serious games, story-based learning, learning portals, and mobile learning. Responsibilities included producing illustrations, realistic and cartoon character creation, and background illustration work for multiple project types, supporting both complex template-based production and one-off image manipulations.
Illustrator at CENVEOPUBLISHERSERVICES INDIA LTD
December 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Provided graphic design and illustration support for e-learning and blended learning products. Worked with educational and instructional design teams to create original illustrations, character art, background illustrations, and other visual assets. Contributed as a Flash designer by creating high-quality illustrations for multiple projects, including realistic and cartoon character creation and background art.
Illustrator (Flash designer) at Tata Interactive Systems Private Limited
June 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013
Conceptualized and created illustrations for Classedge, an educational solution for schools in India. Collaborated with illustrators, graphic designers, and instructional designers to produce educational visual assets across multiple science and education modules. Delivered realistic characters, cartoon characters, animals drawings, and background illustrations as part of interactive learning content development.
Illustrator at Tata Interactive Systems Private Limited
June 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013
Created illustrations for Classedge, an educational solution prepared for schools in India. Collaborated with illustrators, graphic designers, and instructional designers to develop education-focused multimedia content. Produced realistic characters, cartoon characters, background illustrations, and animal drawings as part of Flash-based deliverables.
Freelance Illustrator (Flash designer) at IL&FS Financial Services - Division Learnet India Private Limited
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Worked as a freelance illustrator within a team to create educational solutions for schools. Produced high-quality illustrations used in learning content, including realistic characters, cartoon characters, animals drawings, and background illustrations for projects such as Littlechamp and Invoice. Contributed to Flash/2D animated educational asset creation aligned with learning objectives.
Freelancing illustrations at IL&FS Financial Services - Division Learnet India Private Limited
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Freelance illustration work for e-learning content, including Classedge-related assets. Created realistic characters, cartoon characters, backgrounds, and animal drawings for educational projects in collaboration with a team of illustrators and graphic designers.
Illustrator (Flash designer) at Upside Learning Solutions Private Limited
December 1, 2008 - August 1, 2009
Contributed to Flash-based illustration work for projects including MasterCard content. Created high-quality illustrations and realistic character artwork as part of e-learning development outputs.
Illustrator at Upside Learning Solutions Private Limited
December 1, 2008 - August 1, 2009
Worked on e-learning projects including MasterCard content. Contributed as a Flash designer by creating high-quality illustrations, including realistic character creation, in support of digital learning content.
Cleanup artist / In-between artist at Spectrum Production Studio Private Limited
September 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008
Executed cleanup and in-between work for 2D character animation projects. Worked on production tasks supporting frame refinement for animated deliverables, including cleanup/in-between responsibilities for projects like Balagi.
Cleanup artist / In between artist at Spectrum Producton Studio Private Limited
September 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008
Executed cleanup and in-between work for 2D animation projects. Supported production workflows that involve character and background preparation and production pipeline tasks for animation output. Worked on the project Balagi, creating cleanup/IB artist contributions.
Cleanup artist / In-between artist at Anizon Solutions Private Limited
April 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008
Performed cleanup and in-between responsibilities for 2D animation production. Supported commercial animation workflows by refining animated sequences for final output, including projects like Harmony Villa.
Cleanup artist / In between artist at Anizon Solutions Private Limited
April 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008
Performed cleanup and in-between responsibilities for commercial 2D animation projects. Supported the animation production process for projects including Harmony Villa by delivering cleanup/IB artwork.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator (Designer & Fireworks) at Indiagames Private Limited
July 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Created character art assets for mobile and online game projects using Fireworks and design workflows. Produced high-quality artwork and Flash character designs for projects related to multiple mobile devices.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at IndiaGames Private Limited
July 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Created character art and related assets for mobile and online gaming projects. Designed Paxil art and Flash character designs across mobile device projects, handling illustration and character graphics deliverables.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator (Flash designer) at IL&FS Financial Services - Division Learnet India Private Limited
December 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Conceptualized and created illustrations for Classedge, an educational solution for schools. Collaborated with a team of illustrators and designers to produce learning visuals, including realistic and cartoon character creation for projects such as Smartkits and MasterCard.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at IL&FS Financial Services - Division Learnet India Private Limited
December 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Worked on Classedge illustration projects for schools in India. Collaborated with illustrators and graphic design teams to produce educational visuals. Contributed Flash-based illustration work including realistic and cartoon character creation for projects such as Smartkits and MasterCard.
Illustrator (Flash designer) at Shloka Solutions Private Limited
March 1, 2004 - November 1, 2005
Conceptualized and created educational illustrations for Classedge for schools in India. Produced realistic and cartoon character artwork, working alongside teams of illustrators, graphic asset designers, and instructional designers.
Illustrator at Shloka Solutions Private Limited
March 1, 2004 - November 1, 2005
Illustration work for educational e-learning solutions for schools in India. Created high-quality visuals as part of Classedge-related content, collaborating with team members including graphic asset and instructional designers. Worked on Dnyashvari with realistic and cartoon characters.
Cleanup artist / In-between artist at UTV Cartoons Solutions Private Limited
August 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003
Worked as a cleanup/in-between artist on 2D animation productions, supporting character refinement and animated deliverables. Contributed to projects such as King Episode, New Testimony’s, Tenali Rama, Sun and Moon (for Walt Disney), and Told Petrol, creating realistic and cartoon characters as part of animation workflows.
Cleanup artist / In between artist at UTV Cartoons Solutions Private Limited
August 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003
Performed cleanup and in-between work for 2D animation for multiple animation episodes and projects. Contributed to character and animation deliverables including King Episode, New Testimony’s, Tenali Rama, and other works mentioned for Walt Disney. Also supported production tasks related to 2D/animation and character art.
Illustrator (Flash designer) at Top Ceaset Media Private Limited
May 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001
Created high-quality illustrations and semi-realistic character and animal artwork for educational-style content aligned with Classedge-related work. Collaborated with illustrators, graphic asset designers, and instructional designers to support learning asset creation.
Illustrator at Top Ceaset Media Private Limited
May 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001
Created educational illustrations for e-learning solutions for schools in India. Collaborated with teams of illustrators, graphic asset designers, and instructional designers and contributed Flash-based illustration work including semi-realistic characters and animals for Krishna.

Education

XII pass at SNDT University
January 1, 2000 - May 1, 2001
Professional training in 2D animation & cleanup/in-between artist at UTV Cartoons Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Higher Secondary (XII pass) at SNDT University
January 1, 2001 - May 1, 2001
Professional training (2D animation & cleanup/in-between artist) at UTV Cartoons Pvt. Ltd. (Mumbai)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026

Qualifications

BA (currently doing)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Professional 1 year Training in 2D Seal Animation & Cleanup / In between artist
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
BA (currently doing)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Professional 1 year training in 2D animation & cleanup/in-between artist
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics