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Hi, I’m Samhita. I’m an Animator and Illustrator specializing in 2D animation and visual storytelling. I create expressive character performances, strong compositions, and cinematic moments through animation, color scripting, and layout design. My experience includes concept art, illustration, and key character animation across student and independent films. I’m passionate about crafting emotionally resonant stories and excited to keep growing in a collaborative studio environment.
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Language
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Work Experience
Animation Intern at Obioma Fashions
May 1, 2025 - November 21, 2025Animated short promotional videos for social media, showcasing garment designs using Clip Studio Paint; created characters, backgrounds, and storyboards for two animated show trailers, and executed final animations using Moho; incorporated design revisions based on stakeholder feedback to ensure clear and effective visual communication.
Animator/ Illustrator at SUN, THE WEIGHT OF MEMORY
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025Created rough and key character animation sequences in Toon Boom Harmony, focusing on expressive motion and narrative clarity; illustrated visual assets to support background design, maintaining consistency with the film’s tone and style using Clip Studio Paint.
Illustrator at DePaul ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025Designed event-specific stickers and postcards in Photoshop ensuring creative and unique visuals for each event held boosting the chapter’s membership by 20%.
Colorist at "Perfect Casting", 2D Short Film
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Applied consistent color schemes and texture work in TVPaint to align with the visual direction; met tight deadlines while ensuring stylistic cohesion and high production quality.
2D Animator at "A Chance Meeting with My Divine", 2D Short Film
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Executed key animated sequences in Krita, ensuring a cohesive visual narrative while collaborating with fellow artists to refine animations based on feedback received.
Concept Artist / Animator at "Lost and Found", 3D Short Film
October 1, 2024 - November 21, 2025Developed visual concepts, environment renders, and color scripts that established the project’s artistic tone; created storyboards and provided cinematic direction, including detailed shot breakdowns; designed the animatic, refining pacing and scene transitions to effectively convey the story's narrative and emotional dynamics.
Concept Artist / Director at "KFC", 3D Short Film
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025Designed core concept art including character turnarounds, expressions, layout keys and 2D VFX elements; created detailed scene breakdowns to guide production and ensure visual consistency across scenes; facilitated regular brainstorming sessions and project check-ins with a team of four, ensuring tasks were clearly assigned and deadlines consistently met.
Education
MA Animation at DePaul University
March 25, 2023 - March 22, 2025MA Animation at DePaul University
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Other
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