Hi, I’m Abhijit Dutta. I’m a creative and versatile Pre-Production Animation Artist with 18+ years of experience across domestic and international projects. I specialize in storyboarding, animatics, character and background design, concept development, and gaming production. I’ve proven my ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality visual storytelling for animation, short films, and mobile games, while collaborating across creative departments and guiding pre-production pipelines. I’m also a passionate educator with formal training in fine arts and animation. I thrive on guiding creative directions, mentoring teams, and building efficient pre-production workflows that help projects run smoothly from concept to delivery. My work philosophy centers on clear communication, collaborative problem solving, and a relentless focus on storytelling that resonates with audiences.…

Abhijit Dutta

Hi, I’m Abhijit Dutta. I’m a creative and versatile Pre-Production Animation Artist with 18+ years of experience across domestic and international projects. I specialize in storyboarding, animatics, character and background design, concept development, and gaming production. I’ve proven my ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality visual storytelling for animation, short films, and mobile games, while collaborating across creative departments and guiding pre-production pipelines. I’m also a passionate educator with formal training in fine arts and animation. I thrive on guiding creative directions, mentoring teams, and building efficient pre-production workflows that help projects run smoothly from concept to delivery. My work philosophy centers on clear communication, collaborative problem solving, and a relentless focus on storytelling that resonates with audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Abhijit Dutta. I’m a creative and versatile Pre-Production Animation Artist with 18+ years of experience across domestic and international projects. I specialize in storyboarding, animatics, character and background design, concept development, and gaming production. I’ve proven my ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality visual storytelling for animation, short films, and mobile games, while collaborating across creative departments and guiding pre-production pipelines. I’m also a passionate educator with formal training in fine arts and animation.

I thrive on guiding creative directions, mentoring teams, and building efficient pre-production workflows that help projects run smoothly from concept to delivery. My work philosophy centers on clear communication, collaborative problem solving, and a relentless focus on storytelling that resonates with audiences.

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Language

Bengali
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr. Storyboard Artist / QC Artist / Expert Digital Artist at POCKET FM Pvt. Ltd.
November 1, 2024 - Present
Lead storyboard artist and QC artist responsible for creating storyboards, animatics, and visual assets for audio-first content. Collaborated with production teams to ensure high-quality storytelling and timely delivery across international projects.
Production Manager at GRAPH Animation Studio
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Oversaw pre-production and production workflows, coordinated creative teams, and ensured alignment with project timelines and quality standards across animation and gaming assets.
Pre-Production Supervisor / HOD at PI Animation Studio
March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Directed pre-production pipelines, supervised storyboard, concept art, and asset development; guided cross-functional teams to deliver assets for animations and games.
Head of Pre-Production at Gunjan Apps Studios (Gaming)
August 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Led pre-production for gaming titles; managed teams, defined art style, and established processes for rapid concept-to-asset pipelines.
Head of Pre-Production at Aim Animation Production
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Directed pre-production operations, coordinating storyboards, character design, and visual development to support multiple animation projects.
Head of Pre-Production at APSS Animation Production
March 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Managed pre-production pipelines and design teams; ensured timely delivery of assets and adherence to creative direction across projects.
Team Lead – Pre-Production & 2D Animation at A.F.X Animation Production
March 1, 2013 - February 1, 2016
Led pre-production and 2D animation teams, driving storyboard, design, and asset pipelines for multiple animation titles.
Part-Time Faculty at Arena Animation, Garia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Taught and mentored students in animation pre-production, storyboarding, and visual development.
Freelance Animator & Storyboard Artist at Self-employed
February 1, 2009 - March 1, 2013
Provided freelance animation, storyboarding, and visual development services for various clients and projects.
Pre-Production Artist (Part-Time) at Dawsen TV
March 1, 2006 - September 1, 2007
Supported pre-production tasks, storyboarding, and asset planning for television projects.
Pre-Production Artist at Elecom Toon Studio
December 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Assisted in pre-production artwork, character and background design, and asset development.

Education

Diploma in Animation at ITRC, Indore
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Diploma in Visual & Performing Arts at SwarSangam, Birla Academy
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Fine Art at Sastriya Sangeet Kala Parishad
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Art Appreciation at Birla Academy of Art & Culture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Higher Secondary at WBHSE
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Secondary at WBSE
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Diploma in Animation at ITRC, Indore
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Diploma in Visual & Performing Arts at SwarSangam, Birla Academy
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Fine Art at Sastriya Sangeet Kala Parishad
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Art Appreciation at Birla Academy of Art & Culture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Higher Secondary at WBHSE
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Secondary at WBSE
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services