Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

Portfolio Website : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am a Creative and visionary Design Director with extensive experience in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling across games, animation, and entertainment projects. I specialize in developing compelling character concepts, immersive environments and background designs, dynamic vehicle concepts, and highly detailed prop designs that bring creative visions to life; I collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative projects from ideation to final production, blending artistic innovation with leadership, technical proficiency, and business insight.…Portfolio Website : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am a Creative and visionary Design Director with extensive experience in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling across games, animation, and entertainment projects. I specialize in developing compelling character concepts, immersive environments and background designs, dynamic vehicle concepts, and highly detailed prop designs that bring creative visions to life; I collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative projects from ideation to final production, blending artistic innovation with leadership, technical proficiency, and business insight.

Sunil S Nair

Concept Artist, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, +2





Portfolio Website : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am a Creative and visionary Design Director with extensive experience in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling across games, animation, and entertainment projects. I specialize in developing compelling character concepts, immersive environments and background designs, dynamic vehicle concepts, and highly detailed prop designs that bring creative visions to life; I collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative projects from ideation to final production, blending artistic innovation with leadership, technical proficiency, and business insight.…Portfolio Website : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am a Creative and visionary Design Director with extensive experience in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling across games, animation, and entertainment projects. I specialize in developing compelling character concepts, immersive environments and background designs, dynamic vehicle concepts, and highly detailed prop designs that bring creative visions to life; I collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative projects from ideation to final production, blending artistic innovation with leadership, technical proficiency, and business insight.

Available to hire

Bengaluru, India

Portfolio Website : Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I am a Creative and visionary Design Director with extensive experience in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling across games, animation, and entertainment projects.

I specialize in developing compelling character concepts, immersive environments and background designs, dynamic vehicle concepts, and highly detailed prop designs that bring creative visions to life; I collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative projects from ideation to final production, blending artistic innovation with leadership, technical proficiency, and business insight.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer / Creative Consultant at VML Agency

June 1, 2017 - Present

As a freelance designer for VML Agency since 2017-06-01, I developed storyboards for campaigns and series, including a Louis Philippe TV commercial for the UK region, a promotional video for the Indian Kabaddi League, and a campaign for Kappa. I also served as Creative Consultant for the web series Harami, guiding visual storytelling and concept direction from ideation through delivery.

Senior Designer & Illustrator at IDIOM DESIGN & CONSULTING

May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2017

Led high-end illustrations and visual concepts across branding, packaging, spatial design, and media projects. Established character-driven illustration styles and visual systems adaptable across formats. Developed storyboards for ad films, translating scripts into clear visual narratives with strong pacing, and produced conceptual sketches for product design and environmental graphics while collaborating with strategists, designers, and clients from concept through execution.

Business Development & Creative Specialist at ASPIRATIONS ADVERTISING

November 1, 2008 - May 1, 2009

Bridge between clients and creative teams, aligning vision, execution, and delivery. Led and managed a 10-member marketing and creative team. Handled client engagement, creative problem-solving, and delivery of graphic and print media solutions.

Penciller at VIRGIN COMICS

May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008

Worked on “Megas” Volumes 2, 3 & 4, written by Jonathan Mostow (Director, Terminator 3). Responsible for character rendering, sequential storytelling, and dynamic visual pacing. Collaborated with writers and editors to maintain narrative consistency and visual impact.

Rainmaker Design Lead at LOGIX MICROSYSTEMS Pvt. Ltd. (IZMOCARS)

December 1, 2005 - March 1, 2007

Led design initiatives for IzmoRainmaker, a search engine marketing and management solution. Oversaw brand visibility solutions for clients in the automotive retail sector.

Concept Artist / Pre-production Designer at TATA ELXSI – VISUAL COMPUTING LABS

March 1, 2003 - October 1, 2005

Worked on feature films, animation, gaming services, and branded media. Played a key role in character design, set design, lighting, textures, and overall visual language. Notable work included ANNIYAN (Tamil Feature Film) where I spearheaded character design and set design, defining the look, lighting, textures, and visual tone; also contributed to BOYS and other branded media projects with Warner Brothers.

Project Leader at ASV CYBER SOLUTIONS Pvt. Ltd.

April 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003

Managed teams producing clipart, high-end illustrations, and web-ready visual assets. Oversaw schedules, quality control, and creative direction. Visualized and upgraded design portfolios for artineed.com and thegreetings.com.

Visualizer & Storyboard Artist at BROADCAST MEDIA Inc.

January 1, 2000 - April 1, 2000

Headed visualization and execution for a 90-second animated film for Microsoft. Designed characters, environments, and full storyboard sequences. Illustrated storyboards for a pilot 3D animation project, expanding the company’s character animation capabilities.