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Hi, I’m Mahesh Narayanan, a 3D lead animator and supervisor with over 15 years in 3D character animation and more than 4 years in leadership roles. I have solid experience in traditional cell animation, gaming animation, and VFX for TV series and feature films. I’ve collaborated with global studios and contributed to pipelines across international co-productions.
I thrive on mentoring teams, delivering high-quality animation on schedule, and collaborating with directors and studios to bring stories to life with expressive performances.
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Work Experience
Lead Animator (3D) / Supervisor at DQ Entertainment International Pvt. Ltd.
March 31, 2015 - October 25, 2025Led 3D animation and supervised animation pipelines for international co-productions including Twisted Whiskers (American Greetings), Peterpan Series, The Jungle Book (DQ own production), Miles from Tomorrowland (Disney), Penguins of Madagascar (DreamWorks), Fanboy (Imira Spain), Escape Hockey (Imira Spain), Galactik Football (Alphanim France), Prodigies (Onyx/Studio 37), Lanfeust Quest (French/Soleii), and other projects. Mentored artists, ensured style consistency, and delivered deadlines.
3D Animator at Discreet Arts Animation Studio
February 29, 2016 - October 25, 2025Animated on Monster Island – Isla Kalaka and additional productions, contributing to character animation, lighting, and rendering pipelines.
Lead Animator at Technicolor India, Bangalore
June 30, 2018 - October 25, 2025Led animation on Spirit Series for DreamWorks; contributed to Mickey The Roadster Racers and Elena Of Avalor for Disney; mentored junior animators and maintained visual consistency across episodes.
Animation Supervisor at Studio56 Animation, Bangalore
June 30, 2019 - October 25, 2025Supervised animation production for Vik The Viking (France) and 100 Wolf Legend of the Moonstone (Australia); implemented workflows and quality checks to ensure on-time delivery.
Animation Supervisor at BYJU’S The Learning App
June 30, 2021 - October 25, 2025Led animation for own educational content and videos; collaborated with content teams to deliver engaging learning visuals.
Freelance VFX Artist / TV Series Consultant at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - PresentVFX and TV series work for Monkey King Movie (Reddragon, China), Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir (France), The Everlasting Story Movie & LEO Animation Series (Paravoz, Russia), The Princess and the Dragon (Wizart Animation, Russia), The Mystery of Haunster (Skyline Studios, Armenia), MIG VFX Movie (The Cirqus, Hyderabad), OZI Movie (Agora & Mikros Animation), LOL Movie (Pixel Zoo, Australia), Slugterra (IOM).
3D Animator at DQ Entertainment International Pvt. Ltd.
March 1, 2015 - October 25, 2025Worked on multiple international projects including Twisted Whiskers, Peter Pan Series, The Jungle Book, Miles from Tomorrowland, Penguins of Madagascar, Fanboy, Ironman, Escape Hockey, Galactik Football, Prodigies, Lanfeust Quest, Pupstruction, and various international co-productions, contributing to 3D animation pipelines and character performances.
Animator at Discreet Arts Animation Studio
February 1, 2016 - October 25, 2025Animation work in Hyderabad studio on Monster Island – Isla Kalaka, Mexico, among other projects.
Lead Animator at Technicolor India
June 1, 2018 - October 25, 2025Led animation production for Spirit Series (DreamWorks), Mickey The Roadster Racers (Disney), Elena Of Avalor (Disney).
Animation Supervisor at Studio56 Animation
June 1, 2019 - October 25, 2025Led animation supervision for Vik The Viking (Movie, France) and 100 Wolf Legend of the Moonstone (Australia).
Animation Supervisor at BYJU’S THE LEARNING APP
June 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025Led animation for own educational contents and videos.
Freelance 3D Animator / Visual Effects at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - PresentProvided freelance 3D animation and VFX work for international projects including Monkey King Movie (Reddragon, China), Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir (France), The Everlasting Story Movie & LEO Animation Series (Paravoz, Russia), The Princess and the Dragon (Wizart Animation, Russia), The Mystery of Haunster (Skyline Studios, Armenia), MIG VFX Movie (The Cirqus, Hyderabad), OZI Movie (Agora & Mikros Animation), LOL Movie (Pixel Zoo, Australia).
Education
Professional Diploma in Traditional 3D Animation (Maya) and VFX at Toonz India Animation Pvt Ltd
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Professional Diploma in Traditional 2D Animation at Toonz India Animation Pvt Ltd
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Professional Diploma in Traditional 3D Animation (Maya) & VFX at Toonz India Animation Pvt Ltd.
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Professional Diploma in Traditional 2D Animation at Toonz India Animation Pvt Ltd.
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Qualifications
Professional Diploma in Traditional 3D Animation (Maya) & VFX
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Professional Diploma in Traditional 2D Animation
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education
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