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Hi, I’m Sharika Benny, a passionate 2D artist with over two years of experience in UI/UX design, character development, and visual storytelling. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging experiences and creating visuals that communicate effectively.
In my professional journey, I’ve supported diverse learners as a Graduate Assistant in the UK, designed UX flows at Infosys in India, and contributed 2D animation work at Minte Animation Studios in Pune. I thrive in collaborative workshops and cross-functional teams, and I’m excited to bring creative energy and empathetic design to new projects.
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Work Experience
Graduate Assistant at Walhampton School, Lymington
July 31, 2025 - July 10, 2025Assisted in organizing and setting up art classes for the Head of Department’s art lessons. Supported English and math teachers and helped manage after-school art clubs. Supported students aged 7 - 13 in various artistic techniques and lesson topics, including one-to-one sessions for students who were easily distracted. Conducted small-group teaching sessions on drawing cartoon characters.
Graduate Assistant at Queen Anne’s School, Caversham
August 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025Performed boarding house duties, maintained good communication, and listened to feedback for improvement. Worked closely with Houseparents and Matrons to provide a safe and enjoyable living and learning experience for boarders aged 15-18. Built relationships of trust and conducted activities including cookery workshops and art sessions.
Associate UX Designer at Infosys, India
May 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Presented creative UX designs, prototypes, and solutions using Adobe XD and Figma according to client requirements. Conducted detailed user research to design effective user-centric designs. Utilized character design knowledge to convey a diverse range of emotions in user storyboards and persona creation.
Animation Intern at Minte Animation Studios, Pune, India
October 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025Assisted in creating 2D animations and in-betweens for characters using Toon Boom Harmony. Supported senior animators in developing animatics for two ongoing projects. Collaborated with production teams to meet project deadlines and creative goals.
Education
Master of Design at University of Dundee, Scotland
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Bachelor of Arts at St. Joseph’s College of Communication, India
June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2019High School Diploma at Abu Dhabi Indian School, Abu Dhabi
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016MDes. Comics and Graphic Novels (With Distinction) at University of Dundee, Scotland, UK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023BA Animation and Graphic Design (5th Rank Holder) at Mahatma Gandhi University, India
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Qualifications
Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) Volunteer of the Year Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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