I'm Vanisha Patel, a visual development artist specializing in illustration and character design. I’m motivated to gain experience, develop my skills, share knowledge, and collaborate with others. I enjoy solving visual problems and bringing ideas to life through mood, color, and composition. I’m always eager to learn and adapt to new projects.

Vanisha Patel

I'm Vanisha Patel, a visual development artist specializing in illustration and character design. I’m motivated to gain experience, develop my skills, share knowledge, and collaborate with others. I enjoy solving visual problems and bringing ideas to life through mood, color, and composition. I’m always eager to learn and adapt to new projects.

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I’m Vanisha Patel, a visual development artist specializing in illustration and character design. I’m motivated to gain experience, develop my skills, share knowledge, and collaborate with others.

I enjoy solving visual problems and bringing ideas to life through mood, color, and composition. I’m always eager to learn and adapt to new projects.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

3D Technical Animator at Cinesite
January 1, 2021 - Present
Responsible for developing technical assets related to animation between departments. Collaborated closely with artists and studio space according to project requirements.
Senior Illustrator at Blind Ferret Entertainment
December 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025
Managed projects from initial concept to final artwork and layout department. Worked with various teams to ensure creative vision was achieved.
Lead Visual Development Artist at Laughing Dragon Studios
December 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025
Produced character designs and worked closely with Directing and Art Departments to achieve visual storytelling goals.
3D Technical Animator at Cinesite
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Troubleshooting technical issues related to animation between characters and their environment. Made adjustments to animated performances, expressions and props. Prepared characters for cloth simulations. Received critique and adapted to any changes.
Senior Illustrator at Blind Ferret Entertainment
October 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Oversaw the graphic design, illustration and layout department. Planned tasks and timelines for the conceptual and production stages of a project. Tasked with designing logos, products, studio space and convention booths. Worked on animated shorts and advertisement by providing characters and layout designs as well as concept art. Completed tasks from early development to final production assets.
Intern at Syn Studio
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Guest lectured in Elementary Schools, Highschools and Dawson’s 3D animation and CGI program.
Visual Development Artist at Laughing Dragon Studios
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Set up classrooms, helped with the fall vernissage and attended a digital painting course.
Intern at Syn Studio
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Summer internship; Guest lectured in Elementary Schools, Highschools and Dawson’s 3D animation and CGI program.
Guest Speaker (Volunteer) at Volunteer Experience
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Guest lectured in Elementary Schools, Highschools and Dawson’s 3D animation and CGI program.

Education

3D Animation and CGI at Dawson College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Character Design Mentorship at Oona Holtane Mentorship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Art Intensive Study Sessions at Iris Muddy Bootcamp
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Art Intensive Study Sessions at Iris Muddy Bootcamp
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
3D animation and CGI at Dawson College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Character Design Mentorship at Oona Holtane Mentorship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Art Intensive Study Sessions at Iris Muddy Bootcamp
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Art Intensive Study Sessions at Iris Muddy Bootcamp
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education