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Hi, I’m Shikha Mahboobani, a creative and dedicated Junior 3D Animator based in Calgary. I have a solid foundation in body mechanics, lip syncing, and character animation, and I’m passionate about bringing characters to life through expressive body and facial animation, with a focus on style, appeal, and storytelling. I’m proficient in Autodesk Maya and comfortable working in a collaborative environment—taking feedback, troubleshooting issues, and delivering polished work on time. I enjoy crafting performances that connect with audiences through movement, emotion, and timing.…Hi, I’m Shikha Mahboobani, a creative and dedicated Junior 3D Animator based in Calgary. I have a solid foundation in body mechanics, lip syncing, and character animation, and I’m passionate about bringing characters to life through expressive body and facial animation, with a focus on style, appeal, and storytelling. I’m proficient in Autodesk Maya and comfortable working in a collaborative environment—taking feedback, troubleshooting issues, and delivering polished work on time. I enjoy crafting performances that connect with audiences through movement, emotion, and timing.

Shikha Mahboobani

3D Animator, Graphic Designer, Animator, +5

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Hi, I’m Shikha Mahboobani, a creative and dedicated Junior 3D Animator based in Calgary. I have a solid foundation in body mechanics, lip syncing, and character animation, and I’m passionate about bringing characters to life through expressive body and facial animation, with a focus on style, appeal, and storytelling. I’m proficient in Autodesk Maya and comfortable working in a collaborative environment—taking feedback, troubleshooting issues, and delivering polished work on time. I enjoy crafting performances that connect with audiences through movement, emotion, and timing.…Hi, I’m Shikha Mahboobani, a creative and dedicated Junior 3D Animator based in Calgary. I have a solid foundation in body mechanics, lip syncing, and character animation, and I’m passionate about bringing characters to life through expressive body and facial animation, with a focus on style, appeal, and storytelling. I’m proficient in Autodesk Maya and comfortable working in a collaborative environment—taking feedback, troubleshooting issues, and delivering polished work on time. I enjoy crafting performances that connect with audiences through movement, emotion, and timing.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Shikha Mahboobani, a creative and dedicated Junior 3D Animator based in Calgary. I have a solid foundation in body mechanics, lip syncing, and character animation, and I’m passionate about bringing characters to life through expressive body and facial animation, with a focus on style, appeal, and storytelling.

I’m proficient in Autodesk Maya and comfortable working in a collaborative environment—taking feedback, troubleshooting issues, and delivering polished work on time. I enjoy crafting performances that connect with audiences through movement, emotion, and timing.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Server at Great Events

July 1, 2024 - Present

Working as a server in Calgary since July 2024, providing excellent customer service and ensuring smooth event operations.

Graphic Designer at Component Hub, India

May 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025

Designed marketing images and motion graphics videos using Photoshop and After Effects to promote the brand at a startup company. Assisted in web design to strengthen online presence.

Graphic Designer at Digital Analogg, India

September 30, 2019 - August 26, 2025

Created social media posts and videos for advertising and marketing various brands using Photoshop and After Effects, enhancing online engagement and brand visibility.

Server at Great Events

July 1, 2024 - Present

Graphic Designer at Component Hub

May 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025

Graphic Designer at Digital Analogg

September 1, 2019 - October 24, 2025

Graphic Designer at Component Hub

May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Designed marketing images and motion graphics videos using Photoshop and After Effects to promote the brand at a startup company and assisted in web design to strengthen online presence.

Graphic Designer at Digital Analogg

September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Created social media posts and videos for advertising and marketing various brands using Photoshop and After Effects, enhancing online engagement and brand visibility.

Animation/Lighting Artist (Project) at Obsidian Wake

April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Collaborated on a 4-month group project with approximately 40 students, contributing to animation, lighting, and rendering in Maya. I animated a mecha robot in two action shots, a character being shot, and two additional shots featuring the staff. This experience strengthened my ability to work in a large team and meet tight production deadlines.

Animation/Lighting Artist (Project) at New or Normal

September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021

5-month class project with a team of 10 students, where I worked on several animation character shots as well as major lighting and texturing shots using Maya. The project received recognition with a nomination for Lighting at 24FPS 2021.

Graphic Designer at Component Hub

September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Designed marketing images and motion graphics videos using Photoshop and After Effects to promote the brand at a startup company and assisted in web design to strengthen online presence.

Education

Advanced 3D Animation & 3D Modelling Diploma at Bow Valley College, Calgary

September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025

Diploma in 3D Animation & 3D Modelling at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), India

September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2022