Dear Hiring Manager, I am a creative professional with experience in digital illustration, visual development, and concept design within collaborative production environments. My background includes creating character, environment, and prop concepts, along with translating narrative ideas into visually clear assets. I focus on producing artwork that supports visual storytelling and aligns with production requirements. In my recent work, I developed thumbnails, mood boards, and refined concept iterations using Photoshop-based workflows. I created production-ready concept packs with guidance on composition, lighting, and colour, supporting downstream asset creation. I collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure concepts were both visually engaging and technically feasible. I also bring experience working in fast-paced operational environments, managing multiple deadlines, implementing feedback, and maintaining organised files with version control. My technical background in software development and interactive projects has further strengthened my understanding of structured workflows, iteration cycles, and cross-functional collaboration. I am eager to contribute my creativity, visual storytelling skills, and collaborative approach in a production-focused environment. I would welcome the opportunity to share my portfolio and discuss how my experience can support ongoing creative projects. Kind regards, Sourav S Kumar

Sourav Kumar

Dear Hiring Manager, I am a creative professional with experience in digital illustration, visual development, and concept design within collaborative production environments. My background includes creating character, environment, and prop concepts, along with translating narrative ideas into visually clear assets. I focus on producing artwork that supports visual storytelling and aligns with production requirements. In my recent work, I developed thumbnails, mood boards, and refined concept iterations using Photoshop-based workflows. I created production-ready concept packs with guidance on composition, lighting, and colour, supporting downstream asset creation. I collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure concepts were both visually engaging and technically feasible. I also bring experience working in fast-paced operational environments, managing multiple deadlines, implementing feedback, and maintaining organised files with version control. My technical background in software development and interactive projects has further strengthened my understanding of structured workflows, iteration cycles, and cross-functional collaboration. I am eager to contribute my creativity, visual storytelling skills, and collaborative approach in a production-focused environment. I would welcome the opportunity to share my portfolio and discuss how my experience can support ongoing creative projects. Kind regards, Sourav S Kumar

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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am a creative professional with experience in digital illustration, visual development, and concept design within collaborative production environments. My background includes creating character, environment, and prop concepts, along with translating narrative ideas into visually clear assets. I focus on producing artwork that supports visual storytelling and aligns with production requirements.
In my recent work, I developed thumbnails, mood boards, and refined concept iterations using Photoshop-based workflows. I created production-ready concept packs with guidance on composition, lighting, and colour, supporting downstream asset creation. I collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure concepts were both visually engaging and technically feasible.
I also bring experience working in fast-paced operational environments, managing multiple deadlines, implementing feedback, and maintaining organised files with version control. My technical background in software development and interactive projects has further strengthened my understanding of structured workflows, iteration cycles, and cross-functional collaboration.
I am eager to contribute my creativity, visual storytelling skills, and collaborative approach in a production-focused environment. I would welcome the opportunity to share my portfolio and discuss how my experience can support ongoing creative projects.
Kind regards,
Sourav S Kumar

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Concept Artist at Mentika Process Outsourcing Ltd
September 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Created character, environment, and prop concepts aligned to creative briefs; delivered 6+ polished iterations per production cycle using Photoshop-based workflows. Translated narrative, gameplay, or brand ideas into visually clear thumbnail boards, mood boards, and callouts sheets that improved team alignment by 30%. Developed production-ready concept packs with composition, lighting, material, and colour guidance, reducing revisions and enabling fast off-shore handoffs. Collaborated with art directors, designers, and 3D artists to convert 2D ideas into buildable assets; produced 10+ asset variations per project.
Junior Product Specialist (Developer) at Cognizant Technology Solutions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Developed and maintained enterprise software components using Java and Guidewire; contributed to features and releases across agile cycles. Collaborated with QA, UX, and business stakeholders to support high-quality releases. Conducted unit testing, debugging, and defect analysis, improving application stability and reducing rework. Produced requirement analyses and technical documentation for new features and defect fixes, supporting delivery accuracy and on-time releases in fast-paced studio environments.
Motion Graphics Designer (Project) at Self-Directed Projects
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Created Motion Graphics Sequence for logo and brand reveals using After Effects, integrating typography, iconography, and timing to deliver polished brand intros. Wrote storyboards and produced asset packs with composition, lighting, and color guidance for production-ready outputs. Executed additional creative work including driver-fatigue prototypes, Android music player concepts, and a 3D game concept in Unity.
QA Analyst / Release Readiness at Guidewire Claim Center (Enterprise Insurance Platform)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Contributed to feature enhancements, validation, defect tracking, and release readiness on a Java/Guidewire-based enterprise claims platform in a regulated environment.
3D Game Developer – Ball Runner at Self-Directed Projects
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Designed and implemented a 3D endless runner game in Unity using C#, including scoring logic, level progression, and interactive obstacles for game-studio workflows.

Education

MAV Visual Effects with Advanced Practice at Teesside University, UK
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at Cochin University of Science and Technology, India
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Gaming, Education, Professional Services