Aravind Menon

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Animator - Contract at Salvavidas Training Agency (Remote)
March 1, 2025 - April 27, 2024
Collaborated with a team of 3D artists/animators for a sci-fi web series, 'Lunar 5'. Responsible for creating 3D character animations.
Animator | Content Creator - Contract at Aaron Rhyne Designs (Remote)
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Collaborated with a team of artists to create content for stage and live events. Responsible for creating animations and 3D models using Maya, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, and After Effects.
Freelance Animator | Generalist (Remote) at Self-employed
February 1, 2023 - April 27, 2024
Creating 3D animations and 3D models for projects using Maya, Cinema 4D & Unreal Engine. Collaborating with artists to create content for animation.
Animator at Moonbug Entertainment (Los Angeles, CA)
March 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Worked on the popular children's nursery rhyme show, 'CoComelon', which achieved over 100 billion views and 100 million subscribers on YouTube. Responsible for 3D character animations, camera/layout, and editing.
3D Generalist Intern at Hexbug (Greenville, TX)
August 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Worked closely with Engineering, Industrial Design & Graphic Design departments. Responsible for animation, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering & compositing for advertising and packaging.
3D Animator | Generalist - Contract at Melanin Babies (Remote)
April 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Created 3D character animations and 3D models for YouTube children's nursery rhymes. Worked closely with the director to meet deadlines.
Animator | Content Creator - Contract at Aaron Rhyne Designs
August 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Created animations, motion graphics, and 3D models using Maya, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, and After Effects.
Freelance Animator | Motion Designer (Remote)
February 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with artists to create content for animations, motion graphics, and 3D models.
Animator at Moonbug Entertainment
January 31, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Worked on popular children’s nursery rhyme show, “CoComelon,” which has 100 billion views and 100 million subscribers on YouTube. Responsible for 3D character animations, camera/layout, and editing.
3D Generalist Intern at Hexbug
March 1, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Worked closely with engineering, industrial design, and graphic design departments. Responsible for animation, motion graphics, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering, and compositing for marketing and advertising. Collaborated with 3D and video teams to create a holiday ad for social media.
3D Animator | Generalist - Contract at Melanin Babies
July 31, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Created 3D character animations and 3D models for a YouTube children’s nursery rhymes channel. Worked closely with the director to meet deadlines.
3D Animator - Contract at Salvavidas Training Agency
March 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with a team of artists and animators for sci-fi web series "Lunar 5". Responsible for creating 3D character animations.
3D Gameplay Animator Volunteer at Sushi Ben VR
December 31, 2020 - August 19, 2025
Collaborated with a team of artists for an open world VR game. Responsible for creating 3D gameplay animations.
Animation Intern at Cultra Official (Remote)
May 31, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Created animations and 3D models for a short film. Worked closely with producer and art director to meet deadlines.
Freelance Animator / Motion Designer at Remote / Freelance
August 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Created animations, motion graphics, and 3D assets for freelance clients; collaborated with artists and engineers to deliver high-quality visuals on tight deadlines.
3D Generalist Intern
March 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Supported 3D animation, modeling, and rendering tasks; collaborated with senior artists across projects.
3D Animator / Generalist (Contract)
July 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Worked on 3D animations, motion graphics, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering and compositing.
3D Animator - Contract
March 1, 2025 - Present
Contract work focusing on 3D character animation and motion graphics; collaborated with art and engineering teams to meet deadlines.
3D Gameplay Animator (Volunteer) at Volunteer Experience
December 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Collaborated with a team of artists to create content for stage and live events; contributed 3D gameplay animations.
Freelance Animator at Self-Employed (Freelance)
August 31, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Freelance animator and motion designer delivering animations, motion graphics and 3D models for clients using Maya, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine and After Effects. Collaborated with artists to create content for animations, motion graphics and 3D models.
Animator
January 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Performed animation work from March 2022 to January 2023, focusing on 3D character animation, motion graphics and layout/editing.
3D Generalist Intern
March 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Front-to-back 3D pipeline support; worked across modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering for animation projects.
3D Animator | Generalist (Contract)
July 31, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Contract 3D animation and generalist work across character rigs, textures, lighting, and rendering.
3D Animator (Contract)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Contract 3D animation work.
3D Gameplay Animator (Volunteer)
December 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Collaborated with a team of artists to create 3D gameplay animations for open-world VR/game projects.
Animation Intern
May 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Animation intern supporting the team with animation sequences and scene setup; gained experience across 3D animation pipelines.

Education

Master of Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Science at Eastern Michigan University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Master of Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Simulation, Animation & Gaming at Eastern Michigan University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
at School of Motion Cinema 4D Basecamp
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Master of Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Simulation, Animation & Gaming at Eastern Michigan University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Master of Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Simulation, Animation & Gaming at Eastern Michigan University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Cinema 4D Basecamp
October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services