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Hi, I’m Ayan Sengupta, a creative leader with 16+ years of experience guiding teams to develop visually compelling campaigns across film, television, and digital media. I excel at translating brand strategies into bold concepts and overseeing the full creative pipeline from idea to delivery. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, production teams, and talent to bring ideas to life while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.
I have a strong track record in pipeline workflow, production coordination, and shaping efficient, high-quality outputs under tight deadlines, and I am actively seeking opportunities to grow under a prestigious banner of creative influence. I’m excited to bring my experience in directing, compositing, and production tooling to new challenges.
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Work Experience
Creative Head at Across Images
September 1, 2006 - PresentLed the visual direction across all projects, ensuring high-quality branding standards for diverse multimedia campaigns; collaborated with stakeholders and production to align vision with budget and schedule; oversaw global talent acquisition and development, establishing a sustainable creative resource; partnered with senior production teams and technology to develop new tools and streamline workflows while preserving artistic integrity.
2D Compositing & FX Supervisor at Mainframe Studios
August 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026Streamlined PBS 2D production pipeline for internal and overseas teams, integrating ShotGrid workflow; reduced budget by 30% and redirected funds to future holdings. Mentored junior staff to promote skill development and improve team performance.
Senior Compositor at Pipeline Studio
December 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024Led solo composition look development for PBS Lyla in the Loop season 1 (40 episodes); contributed to Alma's Way S2 final episode.
Part-time Senior Compositor at Bento Box Entertainment - Atlanta
March 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023Provided production services from pre to post for Tubi Movies: Big Bruh, Pastacolypse, Millennial Hunter; developed composition look for Mulligan (Netflix); supported web series Best Fiends and Apple TV's Wolfboy, enabling on-schedule project delivery.
2D Comp. Supervisor. 3D Lighter-Comp. at Mainframe Studios
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Streamlined studio's first 2D pipeline for YouTube Originals Guava Juice Show S1&2; tracked and guided internal & overseas teams with presets and callout sheets; optimized Harmony & ShotGrid workflows toward weekly episode turnaround.
Freelance Senior Compositor at Sphere Media
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Set up compositing workflows for episodic Red Ketchup.
Senior Compositor - Assistant Editor - BG Painter at Brown Bag Films (former 9 Story Media)
May 1, 2013 - September 1, 2021Series: Magic School Bus Rides Again 1-23; Lets Go Luna 1-2; Nature Cat 1; Wild Kratts 4-5; Arthur 18-19; Demo: Alexaland, SM, BB, Stanley Dynamics. Layout/ Background Painter: Magic School Bus Rides Again 1; Assistant Editor: Arthur 18-19; Chair/ Member: Green Bag, Great Places To Work, Social Committee (Captain Soccer), Joint Health & Safety Committee.
Internship Digital Operations at Nickelodeon Animation Studios
January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012Production Intern.
Production Intern at Zink Digital Agency
June 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010Camera - Animation - Comp; Penny Farthing Pictures; I Wonder - TIFF x Instagram 2018.
Senior Compositor at Bento Box Entertainment
March 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023Provided production services from pre to post for Tubi Movies Big Bruh, Pastacolypse, and Millennial Hunter; developed Netflix Mulligan look development and supported web series Best Fiends and Apple TV's Wolfboy, ensuring timely project delivery.
2D Compositing Supervisor & 3D Lighter-Comp. at Mainframe Studios
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Streamlined studio's first 2D pipeline for YouTube Originals Guava Juice Show S1&2; tracked, assigned & guided internal and overseas teams with presets and callout sheets; strategized workflow in Harmony & ShotGrid, shortening turnaround to an episode per week.
Senior Compositor - Assistant Editor - BG Painter at Brown Bag Films (9 Story Media)
May 1, 2013 - September 1, 2021Series: MagicSchoolBusRidesAgain, LetsGoLuna, NatureCat, Wild Kratts, Arthur; Demo: Alexaland, SM, BB, Stanley Dynamics; Layout/ Background Painter: MagicSchoolBusRidesAgain1; Assistant Editor: Arthur 18,19; Chair/ Member: Green Bag, Great Places To Work, Social Committee, Joint Health & Safety Committee.
Camera - Animation - Comp at Penny Farthing Pictures
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Camera, animation and compositing work for TIFFxInstagram 2018.
Compositor - VFX - Matte Painter at The Grand Sarachis Film
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014Contributed as compositor, VFX, and matte painter.
Illustrator at Remote
May 1, 2011 - February 1, 2013Illustration work for remote projects; included anthologies and Amra Patrika magazine.
Thesis Mentor and Lecturer at Sheridan College
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026Mentor and lecture role guiding thesis projects and pipeline development.
2D Compositor - 3D Lighter-Comp. at Mainframe Studios
September 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023Streamlined studio's first 2D Pipeline on YouTube Originals: Guava Juice Show S1&2. Tracking, Assigning & Guiding Internal & Overseas team with Presets & Callout sheets. Strategize workflow in Harmony & Shotgrid, shortening turnaround to an episode per week.
Intern - Digital Operations at Nickelodeon Animation Studios
January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012Digital Operations internship; Production Intern focused on digital operations and workflow improvements.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Game Art and Animation Certificate at Seneca College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Certificate - Directing at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Certificate - New York Design Foundation at National Institute of Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Thesis Mentor and Lecturer at Sheridan College
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026Game Art and Animation Certificate at Seneca College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Certificate - Directing at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Certificate - Design Foundation at National Institute of Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Thesis Mentor and Lecturer at Sheridan College
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026Game Art and Animation Certificate at Seneca College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Certificate - Directing at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Certificate - Design Foundation at National Institute of Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Thesis Mentor & Lecturer at Sheridan College
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026Qualifications
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Animation
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Game Art and Animation Certificate
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Certificate - Directing
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Certificate - New York Design Foundation
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Thesis Mentor and Lecturer
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026AODA Certification
January 1, 2026 - February 9, 2026Digital Marketing - Google
January 1, 2026 - February 9, 2026Cybersecurity (LinkedIn Learning)
April 1, 2022 - February 9, 2026Mental Health Training for Employees
January 1, 2022 - February 9, 2026Licensed Joint Health and Safety Committee
July 1, 2015 - February 9, 2026AODA
January 1, 2026 - February 9, 2026Digital Marketing, Google
January 1, 2026 - February 9, 2026Certified Cybersecurity (LinkedIn Learning)
April 1, 2022 - February 9, 2026Certified Mental Health Training for Employees (GreenShield Health)
January 1, 2022 - February 9, 2026Licensed Joint Health and Safety Committees (Ministry of Labour)
July 1, 2015 - February 9, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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