I am a creative manager and 2D animator with over six years of experience bringing stories, characters, and brand ideas to life through animation, motion design, and video editing. I enjoy working across the full creative process, from storyboarding and character design to animation, compositing, and post-production. My toolkit includes Adobe Animate, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, and Photoshop. I have led creative teams, managed animation pipelines, and delivered engaging content for entertainment, education, marketing, and product-focused projects. I am comfortable collaborating with writers, illustrators, editors, sound designers, clients, and cross-functional teams, and I take pride in maintaining quality while meeting deadlines. I am especially passionate about character-driven storytelling and creating polished visuals that connect with audiences.…

Khushaal Dewangan

I am a creative manager and 2D animator with over six years of experience bringing stories, characters, and brand ideas to life through animation, motion design, and video editing. I enjoy working across the full creative process, from storyboarding and character design to animation, compositing, and post-production. My toolkit includes Adobe Animate, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, and Photoshop. I have led creative teams, managed animation pipelines, and delivered engaging content for entertainment, education, marketing, and product-focused projects. I am comfortable collaborating with writers, illustrators, editors, sound designers, clients, and cross-functional teams, and I take pride in maintaining quality while meeting deadlines. I am especially passionate about character-driven storytelling and creating polished visuals that connect with audiences.…

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I am a creative manager and 2D animator with over six years of experience bringing stories, characters, and brand ideas to life through animation, motion design, and video editing. I enjoy working across the full creative process, from storyboarding and character design to animation, compositing, and post-production. My toolkit includes Adobe Animate, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

I have led creative teams, managed animation pipelines, and delivered engaging content for entertainment, education, marketing, and product-focused projects. I am comfortable collaborating with writers, illustrators, editors, sound designers, clients, and cross-functional teams, and I take pride in maintaining quality while meeting deadlines. I am especially passionate about character-driven storytelling and creating polished visuals that connect with audiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Head & 2D Animator at Nextkid Pvt. Ltd.
March 1, 2026 - Present
Leads the animation pipeline and creative execution for product and brand content. Creates character animations, background layouts, and prop designs using Adobe Animate and Adobe After Effects. Manages internal creative resources and project timelines.
Assistant Professor & 2D Animator at Gurugram University
July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Worked as an assistant professor while contributing animation expertise and practical 2D animation experience in an academic environment.
Creative Head & 2D Animator at Botfit
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led animation pipeline and creative execution for product and brand content. Created character animations, background layouts, and prop designs using Adobe Animate and Adobe After Effects, while managing creative resources and project timelines.
Animation Consultant / 2D Animator at Botfit, Gurugram, India
February 1, 2025 - June 2, 2025
Performed 2D animation using both traditional and digital techniques involving Adobe Animate, After Effects, and Photoshop. Created visual storytelling and concept art for characters, props, and backgrounds, as well as motion graphics and title cards. Executed animation strategies for fitness learning modules and produced animated visuals aligned with brand goals.
Animation Consultant / 2D Animator at Botfit
February 1, 2025 - June 20, 2025
Performed 2D Animation using both traditional and digital techniques. Utilized Adobe Animate, After Effects, and Photoshop to create visual storytelling, concept art, and designs for characters, props, and backgrounds. Created motion graphics and title cards, executing animation strategies for fitness learning modules and ensuring animated visuals aligned with brand goals.
Creative Manager at The Wisdom Essentials
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Directed animation projects and supervised junior artists. Managed quality control for digital content and motion graphics used in marketing, developed creative concepts, and delivered on-brand visuals across multiple platforms.
Animation Consultant at The Wisdom Essentials, India
November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Developed educational explainer videos and led short-form animated storytelling projects to enhance learning content.
Animation Consultant at The Wisdom Essentials
November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Developed educational explainer videos and led short-form animated storytelling projects. Helped create engaging animated content to convey educational material effectively.
2D Animator & Video Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Produced character-driven animations, explainer videos, and social media content for clients in e-learning, advertising, and entertainment. Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and created motion graphics with Adobe After Effects.
Freelance 2D Animator at India (Remote)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Delivered end-to-end animations for YouTubers and startups. Designed characters and created dynamic animated sequences tailored to client needs.
Freelance 2D Animator at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Delivered end-to-end animations for YouTubers and startups. Designed unique characters and crafted dynamic animated sequences tailored to client needs across multiple projects.
Senior Animator at Echostream Pvt. Ltd., Siliguri, West Bengal
June 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed animation workflow for corporate content while enhancing stories using advanced storyboard techniques.
Senior Animator at Echostream Pvt. Ltd.
June 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed animation workflow for corporate content and enhanced storytelling through advanced storyboard techniques to improve the quality and engagement of animation projects.
2D Animator at Cosmos Maya India Pvt. Ltd., India
January 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Worked on high-volume animated series for TV and web platforms. Collaborated on both rig-based and frame-by-frame animation projects, contributing to successful series delivery.
2D Animator at Cosmos Maya India Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Participated in producing high-volume animated series for TV and web platforms. Collaborated on both rig-based and frame-by-frame animation techniques to meet tight production schedules while maintaining quality.
2D Animator at Megatron Animation Academy Pvt. Ltd., India
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Created educational animated shorts and mentored junior animators to improve team skills and animation quality.
2D Animator at Megatron Animation Academy Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Created educational animated shorts and mentored junior animators, helping improve team skills and project outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Lovely Professional University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Science at Lovely Professional University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Animation, Interactive Technology & Visual Effects at Lovely Professional University, Punjab
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods

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