I am a storyteller who speaks the language of motion and visuals, crafting designs that leave lasting impressions. With over 18 years of experience in advertising, television, corporate media, social media, and film VFX, I specialize in transforming ideas into compelling narratives through design. I’m passionate about leading creative teams and delivering exceptional visual content that engages and inspires audiences. As a versatile leader and creative visionary, I bring a deep understanding of motion design, compositing, editing, and visual content creation. While I don’t personally create 3D modeling or 2D character animations, I have the expertise to supervise and guide talented teams to achieve outstanding results.

Sarfaraaz Bashir Shaikh

I am a storyteller who speaks the language of motion and visuals, crafting designs that leave lasting impressions. With over 18 years of experience in advertising, television, corporate media, social media, and film VFX, I specialize in transforming ideas into compelling narratives through design. I’m passionate about leading creative teams and delivering exceptional visual content that engages and inspires audiences. As a versatile leader and creative visionary, I bring a deep understanding of motion design, compositing, editing, and visual content creation. While I don’t personally create 3D modeling or 2D character animations, I have the expertise to supervise and guide talented teams to achieve outstanding results.

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I am a storyteller who speaks the language of motion and visuals, crafting designs that leave lasting impressions. With over 18 years of experience in advertising, television, corporate media, social media, and film VFX, I specialize in transforming ideas into compelling narratives through design. I’m passionate about leading creative teams and delivering exceptional visual content that engages and inspires audiences.

As a versatile leader and creative visionary, I bring a deep understanding of motion design, compositing, editing, and visual content creation. While I don’t personally create 3D modeling or 2D character animations, I have the expertise to supervise and guide talented teams to achieve outstanding results.

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Work Experience

Lead Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at Dena.com
February 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Conceptualize and create high-impact motion graphics for diverse platforms. Supervise end-to-end video production workflows, ensuring top-notch quality.
Lead Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Prakruti Trust (ORG)
April 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Lead Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer responsible for delivering creative video content.
Lead Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer at Parantapa Science Pvt.
August 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Managed video editing and motion graphics design.
Freelance Motion & Visual Content Designer at Multiple Clients
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Contributed to iconic films and campaigns as a Lead Motion Graphics Designer. Supervised texturing, compositing, and animation workflows on major projects. Delivered creative solutions for clients including School Marketing UK, You Too Can Run, and Makebelieve. Crafted motion graphics, visual designs, and marketing videos tailored to client needs.
Video Design Head at Laughing Popcorn advertising agency
February 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Lead Motion Designer and Video Editor.
Lead Motion Designer and Video Editor at Social Kinnect Digital Agency
November 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Responsible for leading motion design and video editing projects.
Lead Motion Graphics Designer & Senior Texturing Artist at Redchillies.VFX
June 1, 2008 - November 1, 2017
Lead Motion Graphics Designer for 19 Bollywood films, handling texturing, compositing, and animation workflows. Supervised complex post-production stages, ensuring quality and creativity under tight deadlines.
Motion Graphics Designer at Banyan Tree Communication
February 1, 2006 - May 31, 2008
Designed motion graphics and visuals for various media projects.
Graphics Designer at SN Group of Company
August 1, 2005 - January 31, 2006
Graphics design for real estate sector.
Graphics Designer at Vicky InfoTech advertising agency
November 1, 2004 - July 31, 2005
Graphics designer role handling advertising projects.
Graphics Designer at Prakash lab (Photo Editing Studio)
January 1, 2004 - October 31, 2004
Graphics design and photo editing.
Graphics Designer at Art line Designs
February 1, 2003 - April 30, 2004
Graphics design projects.
Lead Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at Dena.com (Remote)
February 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Conceptualize and create high-impact motion graphics for diverse platforms. Supervise end-to-end video production workflows, ensuring top-notch quality.
Lead Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Prakruti Trust (ORG) (Remote)
April 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Lead Video Editor and Motion graphics designer role handling key projects and visual content creation.
Lead Video Editor and Motion graphics designer at Parantapa Science Pvt. (Remote)
August 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Managed video editing and motion graphics tasks to deliver client-desired outputs.
Freelance Motion & Visual Content Designer at Multiple Clients (Remote)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Contributed to iconic films and campaigns as a Lead Motion Graphics Designer. Supervised texturing, compositing, and animation workflows on major projects. Delivered creative solutions for clients including School Marketing UK, You Too Can Run, and Makebelieve. Crafted motion graphics, visual designs, and marketing videos tailored to client needs.
Video Design Head at Laughing Popcorn advertising agency
February 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Lead Motion Designer and Video Editor managing creative visual design projects.
Lead Motion Designer and Video Editor at Social Kinnect Digital Agency
November 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Led motion graphics design and video editing for diverse digital campaigns.
Lead Motion Graphics Designer & Senior Texturing Artist at Redchillies.VFX (Film VFX Studio)
June 1, 2008 - November 30, 2017
Played a pivotal role in 19 Bollywood films including Ra.One, Krish-3, Dear Zindagi, and Chennai Express. Led multi-disciplinary teams and supervised complex post-production processes including compositing and color grading.
Motion Graphics Designer at Banyan Tree Communication
February 1, 2006 - May 31, 2008
Created motion graphics and visual content for communication projects.
Graphics Designer at SN Group of Company ( Real Estate)
August 1, 2005 - January 31, 2006
Designed graphics focused on real estate marketing and promotional materials.
Graphics Designer at Vicky InfoTech advertising agency
November 1, 2004 - July 31, 2005
Graphics design for advertising campaigns and client projects.
Graphics Designer at Prakash lab (Photo Editing Studio)
January 1, 2004 - October 31, 2004
Provided graphic design and photo editing services.
Graphics Designer at Art line Designs
February 1, 2003 - April 30, 2004
Designed graphics for various client projects.
Lead Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at Dena.com
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Conceptualize and create high-impact motion graphics for diverse platforms. Supervise end-to-end video production workflows, ensuring top-notch quality.
Lead Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Prakruti Trust (ORG)
February 28, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Led video editing and motion graphics design for the organization.
Lead Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer at Parantapa Science Pvt.
March 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Lead Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer.
Freelance Motion & Visual Content Designer at Multiple Clients
December 31, 2020 - July 10, 2025
Contributed to iconic films and campaigns as a Lead Motion Graphics Designer. Supervised texturing, compositing, and animation workflows on major projects. Delivered creative solutions for clients including School Marketing UK, You Too Can Run, and Makebelieve. Crafted motion graphics, visual designs, and marketing videos tailored to client needs.
Video Design Head at Laughing Popcorn advertising agency
July 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Lead Motion Designer and Video Editor.
Lead Motion Designer and Video Editor at Social Kinnect Digital Agency
December 31, 2018 - July 10, 2025
Led motion graphics design and video editing.
Lead Motion Graphics Designer & Senior Texturing Artist at Redchillies.VFX (Film VFX Studio)
November 30, 2017 - July 10, 2025
Played a pivotal role in Bollywood films including Ra.One, Krish-3, Dear Zindagi, Chennai Express, and more. Led multi-disciplinary teams. Supervised complex post-production workflows, from compositing to color grading.
Motion Graphics Designer at Banyan Tree Communication
May 31, 2008 - July 10, 2025
Responsible for motion graphics design.
Graphics Designer at SN Group of Company (Real Estate)
January 31, 2006 - July 10, 2025
Graphics design.
Graphics Designer at Vicky InfoTech advertising agency
July 31, 2005 - July 10, 2025
Graphics design.
Graphics Designer at Prakash lab (Photo Editing Studio)
October 31, 2004 - July 10, 2025
Graphics design.
Graphics Designer at Art line Designs
April 30, 2004 - July 10, 2025
Graphics design.
Lead Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at Dena.com (Remote)
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Conceptualized and created high-impact motion graphics for diverse platforms. Supervised end-to-end video production workflows, ensuring top-notch quality.
Lead Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Prakruti Trust (ORG) (Remote)
February 28, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Led video editing and motion graphics design projects.
Lead Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer at Parantapa Science Pvt. (Remote)
March 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Freelance Motion & Visual Content Designer at Multiple Clients (Remote)
December 31, 2020 - July 10, 2025
Contributed to iconic films and campaigns as a Lead Motion Graphics Designer. Supervised texturing, compositing, and animation workflows on major projects. Delivered creative solutions for clients including School Marketing UK, You Too Can Run, and Makebelieve. Crafted motion graphics, visual designs, and marketing videos tailored to client needs.
Video Design Head at Laughing Popcorn advertising agency
July 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Lead Motion Designer and Video Editor.
Lead Motion Designer and Video Editor at Social Kinnect Digital Agency
December 31, 2018 - July 10, 2025
Lead Motion Graphics Designer & Senior Texturing Artist at Redchillies.VFX (Film VFX Studio)
November 30, 2017 - July 10, 2025
Motion Graphics Designer at Banyan Tree Communication
May 31, 2008 - July 10, 2025
Graphics Designer at SN Group of Company ( Real Estate)
January 31, 2006 - July 10, 2025
Graphics Designer at Vicky InfoTech advertising agency
July 31, 2005 - July 10, 2025
Graphics Designer at Prakash lab (Photo Editing Studio)
October 31, 2004 - July 10, 2025
Graphics Designer at Art line Designs
April 30, 2004 - July 10, 2025

Education

High School Diploma at Shantiniketan Vidhyalaya
January 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005
Certificate at Image Institute of Digital Technology
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Certificate at Serebra Learning Corporation
February 1, 2008 - February 28, 2008
H.S.C. at Shantiniketan Vidhyalaya
October 1, 2005 - October 31, 2005
Diploma at Image Institute of Digital Technology
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Certificate at Shantiniketan Vidhyalaya
January 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005
H.S.C. at Shantiniketan Vidhyalaya
January 1, 2005 - October 31, 2005

Qualifications

Diploma in Multimedia
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Certificate in Desktop Publication
April 1, 2002 - September 30, 2002
Certificate in Touching up Digital Photography
February 1, 2008 - February 28, 2008
Diploma in Multimedia
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Certificate in Desk Top Publication
April 1, 2002 - September 30, 2002
Certificate in Touching up digital photography
February 1, 2008 - February 28, 2008
Diploma in Multimedia
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Certificate in Desk Top Publication
April 1, 2002 - September 30, 2002
Certificate in Touching up digital photography
February 1, 2008 - February 28, 2008
Diploma in Multimedia
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Desk Top Publication Certificate
April 1, 2002 - September 30, 2002
Certificate in Touching up digital photography
February 1, 2008 - February 28, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization