Nachiket Kalbhande

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Hi, I’m Nachiket Kalbhande, a Designer and Visual Development Artist based in Vancouver.

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Hi, I’m Nachiket Kalbhande, a Designer and Visual Development Artist based in Vancouver. I specialize in creating immersive backgrounds and assets for 2D and CG projects, and I use Blender to build 3D bases that speed up turnaround times. I’ve contributed to projects for Netflix, Mattel, and LINE, and I studied at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, followed by a Senior Exchange at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

I enjoy shaping stories through environment design, lighting, props, and matte paintings, and I work across 2D and CG styles. My recent roles include background painting for unannounced short films and games, with experience at Kickstart Entertainment, and Atomic Cartoons. I’m always excited to collaborate on new projects and bring fresh visuals to life.

  • 1 year's experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 6 roles

Background Painter · Atomic Cartoons (Unannounced Short Film)Dec 2024 – Sep 2025 · 10 mos

Creating and painting backgrounds for a 2D Narrative Game. Designing different lighting situations for the environment that will serve the story and match the aesthetic of the game.

2D Designer / BackgroundDec 2024 – Sep 2025 · 10 mos

Designing, painting backgrounds for a 2D Animated Short Film. Incorporating Blender to create a 3D base in order to increase efficiency in turnaround times.

Background Painter · Atomic CartoonsDec 2024 – Sep 2025 · 10 mos

Creating and painting backgrounds for a 2D Narrative Game. Designing different lighting situations for the environment that will serve the story and match the aesthetic of the game.

2D Designer / BackgroundDec 2024 – Sep 2025 · 10 mos
Designer (Generalist) · Heart Core Dev (Unannounced Game)Feb 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Designer (Generalist) · Heart Core DevFeb 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Emily Carr University2016 – 2020
Senior Exchange Program · Maryland Institute College of Art2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Emily Carr University of Art and Design2016 – 2020
Senior Exchange Program · Maryland Institute College of Art2018

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