I am a dynamic and experienced 3D Animation Supervisor with 18+ years in the industry, leading successful animation teams and delivering high-quality results. I thrive in fast-paced environments where artistic vision and technical excellence matter, and I excel at directing and mentoring artists to complete projects on time and within budget. My work spans multiple international productions, and I’m passionate about pushing creative boundaries while maintaining production discipline. I am dedicated to fostering creativity, elevating the art of animation, and collaborating across departments to ensure productions meet the highest standards. I enjoy developing talent, guiding teams through complex pipelines, and delivering results that resonate with audiences and clients alike.…

Abhishek Kadwey

I am a dynamic and experienced 3D Animation Supervisor with 18+ years in the industry, leading successful animation teams and delivering high-quality results. I thrive in fast-paced environments where artistic vision and technical excellence matter, and I excel at directing and mentoring artists to complete projects on time and within budget. My work spans multiple international productions, and I’m passionate about pushing creative boundaries while maintaining production discipline. I am dedicated to fostering creativity, elevating the art of animation, and collaborating across departments to ensure productions meet the highest standards. I enjoy developing talent, guiding teams through complex pipelines, and delivering results that resonate with audiences and clients alike.…

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I am a dynamic and experienced 3D Animation Supervisor with 18+ years in the industry, leading successful animation teams and delivering high-quality results. I thrive in fast-paced environments where artistic vision and technical excellence matter, and I excel at directing and mentoring artists to complete projects on time and within budget. My work spans multiple international productions, and I’m passionate about pushing creative boundaries while maintaining production discipline.

I am dedicated to fostering creativity, elevating the art of animation, and collaborating across departments to ensure productions meet the highest standards. I enjoy developing talent, guiding teams through complex pipelines, and delivering results that resonate with audiences and clients alike.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Animation Supervisor at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd.
April 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Supervised an animation team of 48+ artists including 4 Animation Leads; oversaw Stan & Gran Season 1 and Big Nate Season 1 & 2; ensured on-time delivery with high-quality animation across multiple projects.
Animation Supervisor at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
April 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Supervising animation for Stan & Gran Season 1 (48+ artists including 4 Animation leads) and Big Nate Season 1 & 2 (60+ artists including 5 Animation leads).
Senior Animator & Team Lead at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
April 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Sep 2021 – Apr 2025: Supervising animation for Stan & Gran Season 1, overseeing 48+ artists including 4 animation leads. Also supervised Big Nate Season 1 & 2, coordinating a team of 60+ artists including 5 animation leads.
Animation Supervisor at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd.
April 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Sep 2021–Apr 2025: Supervising animation team across Stan & Gran Season 1 (48+ artists, including 4 animation leads) and Big Nate Season 1 & 2 (60+ artists, including 5 animation leads). Responsible for outsourcing coordination and ensuring schedule adherence and delivery quality.
Senior Animation Team Lead & Outsourcing Animation Supervisor at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
April 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025
Supervised animation teams on multiple projects including Stan & Gran Season 1 (48+ artists), Big Nate Seasons 1 and 2 (60+ artists). Responsible for leading teams and ensuring quality delivery for international clients such as Jellyfish Pictures, Nickelodeon, and Paramount+.
Freelance Senior Animator & Team Lead at Paperfolks Creative Studio - Bangalore
April 1, 2025 - Present
Currently working as a freelance senior animator and team lead providing leadership and animation expertise.
Senior Animation Team Lead & Outsourcing Animation Supervisor at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd.
April 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025
Supervised animation teams on multiple projects including 'Stan & Gran Season 1' with 48+ artists and 'Big Nate Seasons 1 and 2' managing 60+ artists. Responsible for ensuring quality and timely delivery for clients such as Jellyfish Pictures, Milkshake, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, and Paramount+.
Freelance Senior Animator at Paperfolks Creative Studio
April 1, 2025 - Present
Currently working as a Freelance Senior Animator handling animation work at Paperfolks Creative Studio in Bangalore.
Animation Supervisor at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
April 1, 2025 - August 23, 2025
Supervised animation teams on major projects including Stan & Gran Season 1, handling 48+ artists including 4 Animation leads; and Big Nate Season 1 and 2, managed 60+ artists including 5 Animation leads. Ensured successful delivery and quality standards for international clients such as Jellyfish Pictures, Milkshake, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, and Paramount+ USA.
Freelance Senior Animator at Paperfolks Creative Studio, Bangalore
April 1, 2025 - Present
Currently working as a freelance Senior Animator on various animation projects, contributing expertise in 3D animation.
Animation Team Lead at DQ Entertainment Ltd., Hyderabad
June 30, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Leading animation team on multiple projects including Robin Hood, Power Players, Seven Dwarfs and Me, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug, Toad Ally Awesome – Pilot, The Jungle Book -3, Peterman; supervised 18+ animators.
Animation Supervisor & Senior Animator at DQ Entertainment Ltd., Hyderabad
June 30, 2020 - September 4, 2025
Supervised and led animation teams on projects including ROBINHOOD 3, Power Players, ROBINHOOD 2, and worked as senior animator on multiple other projects for clients like Method Films and DQ Entertainment. Managed outsourcing studios as well.
Animation Supervisor & Senior Animator at DQ Entertainment Ltd.
June 30, 2020 - September 4, 2025
Led animation teams on projects including 'ROBINHOOD - 3', 'Power Players', and 'ROBINHOOD - 2'; supervised full seasons and handled outsourced studios. Worked as Senior Animator on projects such as 'Seven Dwarfs and Me -1', 'Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug -2', 'Toadally Awesome - Pilot', 'The Jungle Book -3', and 'Peterman'.
Animation Supervisor / Senior Animator / Animation Team Lead at DQ Entertainment Ltd., Hyderabad
June 30, 2020 - August 23, 2025
Led and supervised animation teams on multiple international projects including Robinhood 2 and 3, Power Players, Seven Dwarfs and Me, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug, Toadally Awesome, The Jungle Book, Peterman. Managed outsource studios and ensured quality and timelines. Worked as Senior Animator on several projects for clients such as Method Films and DQ Entertainment.
Senior Animator at DQ Entertainment Ltd.
June 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Led an animation team of 18+ artists on multiple projects including Robin Hood-3, Power Players, Seven Dwarfs and Me-1, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug-2, Toadally Awesome – Pilot, The Jungle Book-3, Peterman; contributed to animation pipelines and quality.
Animation Supervisor at DQ Entertainment Ltd., Hyderabad
June 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Led animation teams on multiple projects including ROBINHOOD, Power Players, Seven Dwarfs and Me, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug -2, Toad Ally Awesome Pilot, The Jungle Book -3, Peterman; supervised outsource studios.
Animation Supervisor at DQ Entertainment Ltd.
June 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Jan 2016–Jun 2020: Led animation teams across multiple projects including ROBINHOOD, Power Players, Seven Dwarfs and Me, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug - 2, Toad Ally Awesome – Pilot, The Jungle Book - 3, Peterman, and ROBINHOOD - 2; supervised outsourcing studios as needed.
Mid/Senior Animator at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
December 31, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Worked on Beware the Batman (WB) as Mid Level Animator; Calimero as Senior Animator.
Mid level and Senior Animator at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
December 31, 2015 - September 4, 2025
Contributed as mid-level and senior animator on projects such as Beware the Batman (Warner Bros.), Tip the Mouse (Studio Bozzetto), and Calimero (Studio Campedelli).
Mid Level & Senior Animator at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd.
December 31, 2015 - September 4, 2025
Worked on various international projects such as 'Beware the Batman' for Warner Bros. Animation, 'Tip the Mouse' for Studio Bozzetto Italy, and 'Calimero' for Studio Campedelli France, advancing from mid-level to senior animator roles.
Mid level / Senior Animator at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
December 31, 2015 - August 23, 2025
Worked as a mid-level and senior animator on projects including Beware the Batman (Warner Bros. Animation US), Tip the Mouse (Studio Bozzetto Italy), and Calimero (Studio Campedelli France).
Senior Animator at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd.
December 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Worked as Mid to Senior Animator on diverse international projects including Beware the Batman (WB, USA), Tip the Mouse (Italy), Calimero (France).
Animator / Senior Animator at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
December 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Mid/Senior Animator on Beware the Batman, Tip the Mouse, Calimero.
Senior Animator at Xentrix Studios India Pvt. Ltd. (Bangalore)
December 1, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Nov 2012–Dec 2015: Worked as a Senior Animator on projects including Beware the Batman, Tip the Mouse, and Calimero.
Junior Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
November 30, 2012 - September 19, 2025
The Madagascar of Penguins Season 2-3, Robot Monster, Teenage Mutant Turtles projects; roles as Junior to Mid Level Animator.
Junior to Mid Level Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd
November 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Contributed as Junior to Mid Level Animator on The Madagascar Penguins Season 2-3, Robot Monster, and Teenage Mutant Turtles.
Junior/Mid Level Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
November 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Worked on The Madagascar of Penguins Season 2-3; Robot Monster; Teenage Mutant Turtles.
Junior Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd
November 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Apr 2010–Nov 2012: Contributed as a Junior/Mid level Animator on The Madagascar Penguins Season 2–3, Robot Monster, and Teenage Mutant Turtles.
Junior and Mid level Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
November 1, 2012 - September 4, 2025
Worked as junior and mid-level animator on projects including The Madagascar of Penguins Season 2 and 3, Robot Monster, and Teenage Mutant Turtles for Nickelodeon Animation.
Junior & Mid Level Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd
November 1, 2012 - September 4, 2025
Contributed as a junior and mid-level animator on projects including 'The Madagascar of Penguins Seasons 2-3', 'Robot Monster', and 'Teenage Mutant Turtles' for Nickelodeon Animation.
Junior / Mid level Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
November 1, 2012 - August 23, 2025
Contributed as junior and mid-level animator on projects like The Madagascar of Penguins Seasons 2 and 3, Robot Monster, Teenage Mutant Turtles for Nickelodeon Animation.
Junior Animator at DQ Entertainment Ltd., Hyderabad
March 31, 2010 - September 19, 2025
Pinky & Perky; Casper The Ghost House; The Madagascar of Penguins 1-2 projects.
Animator at DQ Entertainment Ltd., Hyderabad
March 31, 2010 - September 4, 2025
Worked on projects like Pinky & Perky (Methods Films & BBC Kids), Casper The Ghost House (Classic Media & Moon Scoop), and The Madagascar of Penguins 1–2 (Nickelodeon Animation).
Animator at DQ Entertainment Ltd.
March 31, 2010 - September 4, 2025
Worked as an animator on international projects such as 'Pinky & Perky', 'Casper The Ghost House', and 'The Madagascar of Penguins 1-2' for clients including Method Films, BBC Kids France, Classic Media USA, and Nickelodeon Animation.
Animator at DQ Entertainment Ltd., Hyderabad
March 31, 2010 - August 23, 2025
Worked on shows including Pinky & Perky (Methods Films & BBC KIDS France), Casper The Ghost House (Classic Media USA & Moon Scoop France), and The Madagascar of Penguins 1 and 2 (Nickelodeon Animation).
Senior Animator at DQ Entertainment Ltd.
March 1, 2010 - September 19, 2025
Punctually delivered animation for Pinky & Perky; Casper The Ghost House; The Madagascar of Penguins 1-2; contributed to pipeline improvements and asset consistency.
Animator at DQ Entertainment Ltd., Hyderabad
March 1, 2010 - September 19, 2025
Pinky & Perky; Casper The Ghost House; The Madagascar of Penguins 1–2.
Junior Animator at DQ Entertainment Ltd.
March 1, 2010 - September 19, 2025
Nov 2007–Mar 2010: Worked on Pinky & Perky, Casper The Ghost House, and The Madagascar Penguins 1–2.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - 2nd year at Barkatullah University, Bhopal
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025
B.A - 2nd year at Barkatullah University, Bhopal
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
B.A - 2nd year at Barkatullah University, Bhopal
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
B.A - 2nd year at Barkatullah University, Bhopal
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
B.A at Barkatullah University, Bhopal
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Basic Diploma in 2D Animation at Illusion Studio, Bhopal
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation at MAAC, Andheri, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
B.A- 2nd year at Barkatullah University, Bhopal
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - 2nd year at Barkatullah University, Bhopal
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Basic Diploma in 2D Animation at Illusion Studio, Bhopal
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation at MAAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic), Andheri, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025

Qualifications

Basic Diploma in 2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025
Basic Diploma in 2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Basic Diploma in 2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Basic Diploma in 2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Basic Diploma in 2D Animation (Illusion Studio, Bhopal)
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation (MAAC, Andheri, Mumbai)
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Basic Diploma in 2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Basic Diploma in 2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level