3D/FX and motion graphics designer bridging art and technology, with first-class honors in Motion Graphics and Animation. Experienced in Unreal Engine, Blender, and end-to-end production of 3D assets and motion graphics for social media and brand campaigns. Works across optimized 3D world-building, interactive gameplay systems, and high-impact digital creatives—delivering polished visuals, brand-consistent content, and technically sound pipelines for clients and major brands in Sri Lanka.

Navira Wannakuwatta

3D/FX and motion graphics designer bridging art and technology, with first-class honors in Motion Graphics and Animation. Experienced in Unreal Engine, Blender, and end-to-end production of 3D assets and motion graphics for social media and brand campaigns. Works across optimized 3D world-building, interactive gameplay systems, and high-impact digital creatives—delivering polished visuals, brand-consistent content, and technically sound pipelines for clients and major brands in Sri Lanka.

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3D/FX and motion graphics designer bridging art and technology, with first-class honors in Motion Graphics and Animation. Experienced in Unreal Engine, Blender, and end-to-end production of 3D assets and motion graphics for social media and brand campaigns.

Works across optimized 3D world-building, interactive gameplay systems, and high-impact digital creatives—delivering polished visuals, brand-consistent content, and technically sound pipelines for clients and major brands in Sri Lanka.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Advanced

Work Experience

Junior Creative Designer at Sri Lanka
June 1, 2026 - Present
Conceptualized and produced high-fidelity social media assets including banners, carousels, and interactive posts for a diverse portfolio of corporate and creative clients. Developed scalable design solutions and mockups to ensure brand consistency across all digital touchpoints while maintaining high standards.
3D Designer / Motion Graphics Developer at ZeLUS Consultant Sri Lanka
February 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Executed autonomous ownership across three distinct core subjects within the department, currently spearheading tracks in 3D Arts and Live Action VFX. Translated industry-standard animation pipelines and theoretical frameworks into actionable, project-based curricula for diverse student cohorts. Managed multiple module tracks, audited portfolio-graded deliverables, and mentored emerging talent to meet rigorous commercial standards.
Junior Creative Designer at ZeO/FY - 3m Contract, Sri Lanka
December 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Developed high-fidelity Blender models and Roblox renders for diverse client projects. Spearheaded asset creation through technical sketches and linework while collaborating with design teams to ensure workflow efficiency and on-time delivery. Integrated emerging 3D technologies to elevate output quality.
Junior 3D Designer at Picaroon - 3m Contract
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Designed high-impact graphics and digital assets for internal campaigns. Engineered 2D and 3D assets for high-profile collaborations such as Decentraland, contributing to an international Web3 event. Developed marketing collateral that ensured consistent brand identity across digital platforms.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist / Graphic Designer Intern
July 31, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Designed graphics and digital assets for internal teams and campaigns; created 2D and 3D assets for Metana’s collaboration with Decentraland, contributing to an international Web3 event; developed marketing collateral to enhance branding across digital platforms; produced stylized 3D characters using Blender, motion capture, and facial rigging for promotional content; delivered independent 3D/2D marketing animations, expanding the firm’s creative asset library.
Graphic Designer at Metana.IO, Sri Lanka
July 31, 2025 - October 3, 2025
3D & Game Development: Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, ZBrush; VFX & Motion Graphics: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Blender; Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator; Core Skills: World Building, Character Design, PBR Texturing, Lighting, Real-Time Rendering, Optimization.
Graphic Designer at Metana.io
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Designed graphic assets including profile pictures, banners and marketing visuals for internal team use and company campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Metana.io (Sri Lanka)
July 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Graphic Designer and Unreal Engine 5 developer working on real-time gameplay systems, world-building, motion graphics, character and environment design, and VFX. Created marketing visuals and assets for branding and campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Metana.io
July 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Graphic design, brand visuals, and marketing collateral; developing portfolio assets and supporting campaigns. Produced LinkedIn and seasonal marketing visuals and contributed to company campaigns.
Intern Graphic Designer at Meta N.A.I O Sri Lanka
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Produced high-impact linked-ins and seasonal marketing graphics to bolster digital presence. Designed and animated stylized 3D characters using Blender, motion capture, and facial rigging for promotional content. Delivered independent 3D/2D animations that significantly expanded the firm’s creative asset library.
3D Artist & Graphic Design Intern at Content Management and Solutions, Sri Lanka
January 31, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Designed graphics and digital assets for internal teams and company campaigns; created 2D and 3D assets for Metana’s collaboration with Decentraland, contributing to an international Web3 event; developed marketing collateral to ensure brand consistency; produced LinkedIn and seasonal marketing graphics; designed and animated stylized 3D characters using Blender, motion capture, and facial rigging for promotional content; delivered independent 3D/2D marketing animations to expand the asset library.
Assistant Lecturer - BA (Hons) Motion Graphics and Animation Design at Academy of Design Education
January 1, 2025 - Present
3D Artist & Graphic Designer Intern at Content Management and Solutions
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Created 3D assets and visuals; supported project workflows; collaborated with design team; contributed to brand visuals and marketing campaigns.
Game Development at Sri Lanka (Freelance / Independent)
January 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Developed 3D assets, animation and environment content for local and international projects, expanded the creative asset library, and supported marketing collateral for digital campaigns.
3D Artist & Graphic Designer Intern at Content Management and Solutions, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Designed graphics and digital assets for internal teams and campaigns; created 2D/3D assets for Metana's collaboration with Decentraland; produced marketing graphics and stylized 3D characters; delivered 3D/2D marketing animations.
3D Artist & Graphic Designer Intern at Content Management and Solutions
January 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Assisted in designing graphics and digital assets for internal teams and campaigns; created 2D and 3D assets for collaboration with Decentraland; contributed to an international Web3 event.
3D Artist & Graphic Design Intern at C.M.S Sri Lanka (University 3 Month Placements)
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Game Development Intern at North Carolina State University
January 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Assisted with game development tasks, participated in AGM testing, and contributed to security and media asset workflows within a gamified project ecosystem.
Sales Assistant at Urban Island
June 30, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Assisted customers daily with product selection and purchases, ensuring quality service. Supported merchand and stock organization, improving overall store presentation. Processed transactions efficiently while maintaining a positive customer experience.
Sales Assistant at Urban Island, Sri Lanka
June 30, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Assisted customers, supported merchandising and stock organization, and processed transactions to maintain positive customer experience.
Sales Assistant at Urban Island
June 30, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Assisted customers daily with product selection and purchases, ensuring quality service. Supported merchandising and stock organization, improving overall store representation.
Sales Assistant at Urban Island
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Assisted customers daily with product selection, supported merchandising and stock organization, and improved store presentation.
Sales Assistant at Urban Island, Sri Lanka
June 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Assisted customers daily with product selection and purchases; ensured quality customer service; supported merchandising and stock organization.
Sales Assistant at Urban Island
June 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Aided customers daily with product selection, merchandising, and stock organization; enhanced overall store presentation.
Founder at Oni Builds (PC Building Business), Sri Lanka
December 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Creative 3D Generalist and Unreal Engine 5 Developer with experience in real-time gameplay systems development, world building, motion graphics, character design/creation, and environment design/creation and VFX. Built and managed PC builds and provided hardware optimization, customer service, sourcing, assembly, and end-to-end testing.
Founder at Oni Builds (PC Building Business)
January 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025
Founded a PC building business, overseeing branding, product design, sourcing, assembly, testing, and client relations.
Founder at Oni Builds
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creative 3D generalist and Unreal Engine 5 developer with experience in real-time game play systems development, world building, motion graphics, character design/creation, environment design/creation and VFX. Built and curated a portfolio of 3D assets, marketing collateral, and end-to-end client deliverables; managed consultations and production workflows. Led development of 2D/3D assets for cross-platform campaigns and contributed to international collaboration projects.
Founder at Oni Builds (PC Building Business), Sri Lanka
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded and managed a PC-building business, overseeing sourcing, assembly, orders, and customer relations.
Founder at Onibuilds (PCB Building Business)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creative 3D Generalist and Unreal Engine 5 Developer with experience in real-time gameplay systems development, world building, motion graphics, character design/creation, environment design/creation and VFX. Skilled in Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, and ZBrush, with a strong portfolio across gaming and digital media. Built international education and hands-on project experience in game development, 3D design, animation and graphic communication. Set up and customized 3–4 high-performance PCs for gaming and creative workloads; managed client consultations, sourcing, assembly, and end-to-end testing; gained early entrepreneurial experience and customer satisfaction.

Education

BA (Hons) Motion Graphics & Animation at Northern Bri(an) University, UK (via Academy of Design, Colombo)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at University of West London, UK (via ANCE Education, Colombo)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Cambridge GCSE Ordinary Levels at Lyceum International School Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Primary Education at S. Thomas' Preparatory School, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
BA (Hons) Motion Graphics & Animation at Northumbria University, UK (via Academy of Design, Colombo)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at University of West London, UK (via ANCE Education, Colombo)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Cambridge GCSE Ordinary Levels at Lyceum International School Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Primary Education at St. Thomas' Preparatory School, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
BA (Hons) Motion Graphics & Animation at Northumbria University, UK (via Academy of Design, Colombo)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at University of Westminster, UK (via ANCE Education, Colombo)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Cambridge GCSE Ordinary Levels at Lyceum International School Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Primary Education at S. Thomas' Preparatory School, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
BA (Hons) Motion Graphics & Animation at Northumbria University, UK via Academy of Design, Colombo
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at University of West London via ANCEducation, Colombo
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Cambridge GCSE Ordinary Levels at Lyceum International School Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Primary Education at St Thomas' Preparatory School, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
BA (Hons) Motion Graphics & Animation at Northumbria University, UK – via Academy of Design, Colombo
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at University of Westminster, UK – via ANCE Education, Colombo
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Cambridge G CSE Ordinary Levels at Lyceum International School Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Primary Education at St. Thomas' Preparatory School, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
BA (Hon) Motion Graphics & Animation at Northumbria University (via ANCEducation, Colombo)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at University of West London (via ANCEducation, Colombo)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Cambridge GCSE Ordinary Levels at Lyceum International School, Nugegoda
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hons) Motion Graphics & Animation at Northumbria University, UK (via ANCED Education, Colombo, Sri Lanka; and Scottish Qualifications Authority, Scotland)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at Scottish Qualifications Authority, Scotland
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level at Lyceum International School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
UE5 Development (Motion Graphics and Animation) / Multi-disciplinary design study at Lyceum International School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
GCSE Ordinary Levels
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hon) Motion Graphics & Animation
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Special Award: Bridging Art and Technology (Sri Lanka Design Festival 2025)
January 1, 2025 - August 27, 2026
BA (Hons) Motion Graphics & Animation - First Class Honors
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2026
Recipient of the SLDF 2025 Bridging Art & Technology award
January 1, 2025 - August 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services