I'm a passionate 3D animator with over 4 years of experience specializing in game animation and stylized cinematic animation. I have a strong eye for detail and creativity in storytelling, and I love bringing characters and environments to life. I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality animations that enhance immersive gaming experiences and engaging cinematics. I primarily use Autodesk Maya to create all the animations required by the production team and have also worked in Unreal Engine production, leading animation projects and setting up pipelines to ensure smooth workflows from Maya to Unreal. I'm confident in my skills and eager to contribute to exciting cinematic and game animation projects.…

Saraan Shah

I'm a passionate 3D animator with over 4 years of experience specializing in game animation and stylized cinematic animation. I have a strong eye for detail and creativity in storytelling, and I love bringing characters and environments to life. I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality animations that enhance immersive gaming experiences and engaging cinematics. I primarily use Autodesk Maya to create all the animations required by the production team and have also worked in Unreal Engine production, leading animation projects and setting up pipelines to ensure smooth workflows from Maya to Unreal. I'm confident in my skills and eager to contribute to exciting cinematic and game animation projects.…

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I’m a passionate 3D animator with over 4 years of experience specializing in game animation and stylized cinematic animation. I have a strong eye for detail and creativity in storytelling, and I love bringing characters and environments to life. I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality animations that enhance immersive gaming experiences and engaging cinematics.

I primarily use Autodesk Maya to create all the animations required by the production team and have also worked in Unreal Engine production, leading animation projects and setting up pipelines to ensure smooth workflows from Maya to Unreal. I’m confident in my skills and eager to contribute to exciting cinematic and game animation projects.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Character Animator at Chose Dev Studio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Started career as Character Animator creating animations for Mobile games under the mentorship of a Senior Animator.
Animator at Baryonix Studio
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Gained experience in advanced animation work of creatures, high-quality character animations and combat animations including dynamic cinematic animations for AAA titles' client projects.
Animator at Black Loop Studio
January 1, 2023 - June 15, 2024
Enhanced animation skills creating dynamic cinematic character animations, led production in Unreal Engine, and set up a stable animation pipeline.
Unreal Production Artist at Black Loop Studio
January 1, 2023 - June 15, 2024
Led animation projects, finalized animations in Unreal Engine including lighting and rendering, resolved production issues, and established correct pipeline from Maya to Unreal Production.
Character Animator at Chose Dev Studio
December 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025
Started career creating animations for mobile games under the mentorship of a senior animator. Focused on client projects requiring character animation.
Animator at Baryonix Studio
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Moved here after previous studio shut down. Gained experience in advanced animation work including creatures, high-quality character animations, combat animations, and dynamic cinematic animations for AAA titles.
Animator / Unreal Production Artist at Black Loop Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Joined to enhance animation skills with dynamic cinematic character animations. Led production in Unreal Engine, finalizing animations including lighting and rendering, resolving production issues and setting up a stable production pipeline from Maya to Unreal.

Education

Bachelors at Virtual University
July 2, 2016 - July 2, 2020

Qualifications

Bachelors
July 14, 2020 - May 7, 2024

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet