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Hi, I’m Nimesh Shirsath, a Creative and versatile Art Director and Concept Artist with over a decade of experience in Animation, Gaming, and VFX. I blend artistic innovation with technical precision to push visual storytelling boundaries. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver visually impactful, brand-driven projects, and I enjoy shaping the creative direction from concept to final execution.
My strengths include Art Direction, Concept Art, Storyboarding, and Environment Design. I thrive in collaborative environments, optimize pipelines, mentor artists, and partner with stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget. I’m passionate about immersive experiences, from VR/AR environments to educational games, where storytelling meets technology.
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Language
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Hindi
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Marathi (Marāṭhī)
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Work Experience
Art Director – AR/VR Projects at LTIMindtree, Mumbai
March 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025Led cross-functional teams in AR/VR projects, setting new benchmarks in innovation and artistic quality, driving a 30% boost in client satisfaction. Designed immersive VR environments and interactive AR worlds, enhancing user engagement by 25% through compelling visual storytelling. Streamlined production pipelines and aligned closely with stakeholders to consistently deliver on time and within budget.
Senior Concept Artist at Byju’s, Pune
June 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025Designed interactive educational games that improved student engagement by 20%, merging art and education for enhanced learning experiences. Developed key visual assets including intros, outros, environments, and props, and mentored junior artists to ensure quality and coherence across projects. Led initiatives in asset creation contributing to cohesive brand visuals and platform consistency.
Creative Director at Top Angle Productions, Mumbai
September 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025Spearheaded all creative projects from concept to execution, overseeing a diverse team of designers, writers, and musicians to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget. Collaborated closely with vendors and clients, achieving a 95% on-time project delivery rate and improved client retention. Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high standards of creativity and visual storytelling.
Concept and Matte Painting Supervisor at Drishyam VFX, Mumbai
October 1, 2018 - August 28, 2025Led creation of visual concepts and matte paintings for high-profile film and TV projects, enhancing visual appeal and narrative impact. Developed new techniques and optimized workflows improving efficiency by 20%, elevating the team's production quality and output.
Senior Concept Artist at LearningMate, Mumbai
April 1, 2017 - August 28, 2025Created visually compelling concepts for e-learning projects. Collaborated with design teams and project managers, ensuring visual solutions aligned with educational goals. Produced illustrations and assets to make learning engaging and accessible.
Lead Concept Artist at Zouka Solutions Pvt Ltd, Thane
March 1, 2017 - August 28, 2025Led a team of artists in creating visually striking concepts across projects. Oversaw the creative process from concept to final delivery. Demonstrated strong skills in composition, color theory, and environmental design.
Team Lead - Storyboard Artist at Fabelizer, Mumbai
July 1, 2016 - August 28, 2025Managed a team of storyboard artists, bringing stories to life through detailed visual storytelling. Collaborated with writers, directors, and animators to meet high quality standards. Created storyboards effectively conveying narrative and emotion.
Senior Storyboard Artist at S Entertainment, Mumbai
April 1, 2015 - August 28, 2025Visualized and created storyboards for film and television projects. Worked closely with directors and writers to translate scripts into visual narratives. Played a key role in shaping the visual direction, ensuring intended mood and pacing.
Storyboard Artist at 6o Heads Art Solutions, Mumbai
January 1, 2013 - August 28, 2025Created and visualized storyboards for various projects, collaborating closely with directors and writers.
Art Director – AR/VR Projects at LTIMindtree, Mumbai
March 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025Led cross-functional teams in AR/VR projects, setting new benchmarks in innovation and artistic quality, driving a 30% boost in client satisfaction. Designed immersive VR environments and interactive AR worlds, enhancing user engagement by 25% through compelling visual storytelling. Streamlined production pipelines and aligned closely with stakeholders to consistently deliver on time and within budget.
Senior Concept Artist at Byju’s, Pune
June 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025Designed interactive educational games that improved student engagement by 20%, merging art and education for enhanced learning experiences. Developed key visual assets including intros, outros, environments, and props, and mentored junior artists to maintain quality and coherence. Led initiatives in asset creation, contributing to cohesive brand visuals and platform consistency.
Creative Director at Top Angle Productions, Mumbai
September 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025Spearheaded all creative projects from concept to execution, overseeing a diverse team of designers, writers, and musicians to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget. Collaborated closely with vendors and clients, resulting in a 95% on-time project delivery rate and improved client retention. Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, achieving a high standard of creativity and visual storytelling.
Concept and Matte Painting Supervisor at Drishyam VFX, Mumbai
October 1, 2018 - August 28, 2025Led the creation of visual concepts and matte paintings for high-profile film and TV projects, enhancing visual appeal and narrative impact. Developed new techniques and optimized workflows that improved efficiency by 20%, elevating the team's production quality and output.
Senior Concept Artist at LearningMate, Mumbai
April 1, 2017 - August 28, 2025Created visually compelling concepts for e-learning projects. Collaborated with design teams and project managers to ensure visual solutions aligned with educational goals. Produced illustrations and assets that made learning engaging and accessible.
Lead Concept Artist at Zouka Solutions Pvt Ltd, Thane
March 1, 2017 - August 28, 2025Led a team of artists in creating visually striking concepts for various projects. Oversaw the creative process from initial concept to final delivery. Demonstrated strong skills in composition, color theory, and environmental design.
Team Lead - Storyboard Artist at Fabelizer, Mumbai
July 1, 2016 - August 28, 2025Managed a team of storyboard artists, bringing stories to life through detailed visual storytelling. Collaborated with writers, directors, and animators to ensure projects met the highest quality standards. Created storyboards that effectively conveyed the narrative and emotion of each project.
Senior Storyboard Artist at S Entertainment, Mumbai
April 1, 2015 - August 28, 2025Visualized and created storyboards for film and television projects. Worked closely with directors and writers, translating scripts into visual narratives. Played a key role in shaping the visual direction of projects, ensuring they conveyed the intended mood and pacing.
Storyboard Artist at 6o Heads Art Solutions, Mumbai
January 1, 2013 - August 28, 2025Created and visualized storyboards for various projects, collaborating closely with directors and writers.
Art Director – AR/VR Projects at LTIMindtree, Mumbai
March 1, 2024 - September 16, 2025Led cross-functional teams in AR/VR projects, setting new benchmarks in innovation and artistic quality, driving a 30% boost in client satisfaction. Designed immersive VR environments and interactive AR worlds, enhancing user engagement by 25% through compelling visual storytelling. Streamlined production pipelines and aligned closely with stakeholders to consistently deliver on time and within budget.
Senior Concept Artist at Byju’s, Pune
June 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025Designed interactive educational games that improved student engagement by 20%, merging art and education for enhanced learning experiences. Developed key visual assets (intros, outros, environments, props) and mentored junior artists, ensuring quality and coherence across projects. Led initiatives in asset creation, contributing to cohesive brand visuals and platform consistency.
Creative Director at Top Angle Productions, Mumbai
September 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025Spearheaded all creative projects from concept to execution, overseeing a diverse team of designers, writers, and musicians to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget. Collaborated closely with vendors and clients, resulting in a 95% on-time project delivery rate and improved client retention. Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, achieving a high standard of creativity and visual storytelling.
Concept and Matte Painting Supervisor at Drishyam VFX, Mumbai
October 1, 2018 - September 16, 2025Led the creation of visual concepts and matte paintings for high-profile film and TV projects, enhancing visual appeal and narrative impact. Developed new techniques and optimized workflows that improved efficiency by 20%, elevating the team's production quality and output.
Senior Concept Artist at LearningMate, Mumbai
April 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025Created visually compelling concepts for e-learning projects. Collaborated with design teams and project managers, ensuring visual solutions aligned with educational goals. Produced illustrations and assets that made learning engaging and accessible.
Lead Concept Artist at Zouka Solutions Pvt Ltd, Thane
March 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025Led a team of artists in creating visually striking concepts for various projects. Oversaw the creative process, from initial concept to final delivery. Demonstrated strong skills in composition, color theory, and environmental design.
Team Lead - Storyboard Artist at Fabelizer, Mumbai
July 1, 2016 - September 16, 2025Managed a team of storyboard artists, bringing stories to life through detailed visual storytelling. Collaborated with writers, directors, and animators to ensure projects met the highest quality standards. Created storyboards that effectively conveyed the narrative and emotion of each project.
Senior Storyboard Artist at S Entertainment, Mumbai
April 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025Visualized and created storyboards for film and television projects. Worked closely with directors and writers, translating scripts into visual narratives. Played a key role in shaping the visual direction of projects, ensuring they conveyed the intended mood and pacing.
Storyboard Artist at 6o Heads Art Solutions, Mumbai
January 1, 2013 - September 16, 2025Created and visualized storyboards for various projects, collaborating closely with directors and writers.
Art Director at LTIMindtree
March 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025Led a cross-functional team in the AR and VR space, designing immersive VR environments and interactive AR game worlds. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate client visions into captivating experiences and set new standards for artistic expression and innovation in AR/VR.
Senior Art Associate at Byju’s
June 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025Developed interactive educational games to enhance children's learning experiences. Designed intros, outros, environments, backgrounds, props, and assets for educational content. Mentored junior team members, ensured creative quality and coherence. Delivered high-impact projects combining art and education.
Creative Director at Top Angle Productions
September 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Oversaw all creative endeavors, from concept development to execution. Managed a diverse team of designers, writers, and musicians; ensured projects met high standards of creativity and visual storytelling. Worked closely with vendors and clients, delivering projects on time and within budget.
Concept and Matte Painting Supervisor at Drishyam VFX
October 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025Led the creation of visual concepts and matte paintings for film and television. Managed a team of artists, coordinating with the art department and project managers. Developed new techniques and workflows, enhancing quality and efficiency.
Senior Concept Artist at LearningMate
April 1, 2017 - October 2, 2025Created visually compelling concepts for e-learning projects. Collaborated with design teams and project managers, ensuring visual solutions aligned with educational goals. Produced illustrations and assets that made learning engaging and accessible.
Lead Concept Artist at Zouka Solutions Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2017 - October 2, 2025Led a team of artists in creating visually striking concepts for various projects. Oversaw the creative process, from initial concept to final delivery. Demonstrated strong skills in composition, color theory, and environmental design.
Team Lead - Storyboard Artist at Fabelizer
July 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025Managed a team of storyboard artists, bringing stories to life through detailed visual storytelling. Collaborated with writers, directors, and animators to ensure projects met the highest quality standards. Created storyboards that effectively conveyed the narrative and emotion of each project.
Senior Storyboard Artist at S Entertainment
April 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025Visualized and created storyboards for film and television projects. Worked closely with directors and writers, translating scripts into visual narratives. Played a key role in shaping the visual direction of projects, ensuring they conveyed the intended mood and pacing.
Storyboard Artist at 6o Heads Art Solutions
January 1, 2013 - October 2, 2025Created and visualized storyboards for various projects, collaborating closely with directors and writers.
Art Director – AR/VR Projects at LTIMindtree, Mumbai
March 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025Led cross-functional teams in AR/VR projects, setting new benchmarks in innovation and artistic quality, driving a 30% boost in client satisfaction. Designed immersive VR environments and interactive AR worlds, enhancing user engagement by 25% through compelling visual storytelling. Streamlined production pipelines and aligned closely with stakeholders to consistently deliver on time and within budget.
Senior Concept Artist at Byju’s, Pune
June 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025Designed interactive educational games that improved student engagement by 20%, merging art and education for enhanced learning experiences. Developed key visual assets (intros, outros, environments, props) and mentored junior artists, ensuring quality and coherence across projects. Led initiatives in asset creation, contributing to cohesive brand visuals and platform consistency.
Creative Director at Top Angle Productions, Mumbai
September 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Spearheaded all creative projects from concept to execution, overseeing a diverse team of designers, writers, and musicians to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget. Collaborated closely with vendors and clients, resulting in a 95% on-time project delivery rate and improved client retention. Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, achieving a high standard of creativity and visual storytelling.
Concept and Matte Painting Supervisor at Drishyam VFX, Mumbai
October 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025Led the creation of visual concepts and matte paintings for high-profile film and TV projects, enhancing visual appeal and narrative impact. Developed new techniques and optimized workflows that improved efficiency by 20%, elevating the team's production quality and output.
Senior Concept Artist at LearningMate, Mumbai
April 1, 2017 - October 2, 2025Created visually compelling concepts for e-learning projects. Collaborated with design teams and project managers, ensuring visual solutions aligned with educational goals. Produced illustrations and assets that made learning engaging and accessible.
Lead Concept Artist at Zouka Solutions Pvt Ltd, Thane
March 1, 2017 - October 2, 2025Led a team of artists in creating visually striking concepts for various projects. Oversaw the creative process, from initial concept to final delivery. Demonstrated strong skills in composition, color theory, and environmental design.
Team Lead - Storyboard Artist at Fabelizer, Mumbai
July 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025Managed a team of storyboard artists, bringing stories to life through detailed visual storytelling. Collaborated with writers, directors, and animators to ensure projects met the highest quality standards. Created storyboards that effectively conveyed the narrative and emotion of each project.
Senior Storyboard Artist at S Entertainment, Mumbai
April 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025Visualized and created storyboards for film and television projects. Worked closely with directors and writers, translating scripts into visual narratives. Played a key role in shaping the visual direction of projects, ensuring they conveyed the intended mood and pacing.
Storyboard Artist at 6o Heads Art Solutions, Mumbai
January 1, 2013 - October 2, 2025Created and visualized storyboards for various projects, collaborating closely with directors and writers.
Art Director – AR/VR Projects at LTIMindtree, Mumbai
March 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025Led cross-functional teams in AR/VR projects, setting new benchmarks in innovation and artistic quality, driving a 30% boost in client satisfaction. Designed immersive VR environments and interactive AR worlds, enhancing user engagement by 25% through compelling visual storytelling. Streamlined production pipelines and collaborated with stakeholders to consistently deliver on time and within budget.
Senior Concept Artist at Byju’s, Pune
June 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025Designed interactive educational games that improved student engagement by 20%, merging art and education for enhanced learning experiences. Developed key visual assets (intros, outros, environments, props) and mentored junior artists, ensuring quality and coherence across projects. Led initiatives in asset creation, contributing to cohesive brand visuals and platform consistency.
Creative Director at Top Angle Productions, Mumbai
September 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025Spearheaded all creative projects from concept to execution, overseeing a diverse team of designers, writers, and musicians to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget. Collaborated closely with vendors and clients, resulting in a 95% on-time project delivery rate and improved client retention. Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, achieving a high standard of creativity and visual storytelling.
Concept and Matte Painting Supervisor at Drishyam VFX, Mumbai
October 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025Led the creation of visual concepts and matte paintings for high-profile film and TV projects, enhancing visual appeal and narrative impact. Developed new techniques and optimized workflows that improved efficiency by 20%, elevating the team's production quality and output.
Senior Concept Artist at LearningMate, Mumbai
April 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025Created visually compelling concepts for e-learning projects. Collaborated with design teams and project managers, ensuring visual solutions aligned with educational goals. Produced illustrations and assets that made learning engaging and accessible.
Lead Concept Artist at Zouka Solutions Pvt Ltd, Thane
March 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025Led a team of artists in creating visually striking concepts for various projects. Oversaw the creative process, from initial concept to final delivery. Demonstrated strong skills in composition, color theory, and environmental design.
Team Lead - Storyboard Artist at Fabelizer, Mumbai
July 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025Managed a team of storyboard artists, bringing stories to life through detailed visual storytelling. Collaborated with writers, directors, and animators to ensure projects met the highest quality standards. Created storyboards that effectively conveyed the narrative and emotion of each project.
Senior Storyboard Artist at S Entertainment, Mumbai
April 1, 2015 - October 21, 2025Visualized and created storyboards for film and television projects. Worked closely with directors and writers, translating scripts into visual narratives. Played a key role in shaping the visual direction of projects, ensuring they conveyed the intended mood and pacing.
Storyboard Artist at 6o Heads Art Solutions, Mumbai
January 1, 2013 - October 21, 2025Created and visualized storyboards for various projects, collaborating closely with directors and writers.
Education
P.G Diploma in Art Education at Sir J.J School of Art, Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012G.D Art at L.S Raheja School of Art, Mumbai
January 1, 2006 - February 1, 2010Foundation at Thane School Of Art, Thane
January 1, 2005 - February 1, 2006P.G Diploma in Art Education at Sir J.J School of Art, Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012G.D Art at L.S Raheja School of Art, Mumbai
January 1, 2006 - February 1, 2010Foundation at Thane School Of Art, Thane
January 1, 2005 - February 1, 2006Art Teachers Diploma at Thane School Of Art, Thane
January 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005H.S.C at Shri Sanatan Dharam Junior College, Mumbai
January 1, 2000 - February 1, 2003P.G Diploma in Art Education at Sir J.J School of Art, Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012G.D Art at L.S Raheja School of Art, Mumbai
January 1, 2006 - February 1, 2010Foundation at Thane School Of Art, Thane
January 1, 2005 - February 1, 2006Art Teachers Diploma at Thane School Of Art, Thane
January 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005H.S.C at Shri Sanatan Dharam Junior College, Mumbai
January 1, 2000 - February 1, 2003H.S.C at Shri Sanatan Dharam Junior College, Mumbai
January 1, 2000 - February 1, 2003Art Teachers Diploma at Thane School Of Art, Thane
January 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005Foundation at Thane School Of Art, Thane
January 1, 2005 - February 1, 2006PG Diploma in Art Education at Sir J.J School of Art, Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012P.G Diploma in Art Education at Sir J.J School of Art, Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012G.D Art at L.S Raheja School of Art, Mumbai
January 1, 2006 - February 1, 2010Foundation at Thane School Of Art, Thane
January 1, 2005 - February 1, 2006Art Teachers Diploma at Thane School Of Art, Thane
January 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005H.S.C at Shri Sanatan Dharam Junior College, Mumbai
January 1, 2000 - February 1, 2003Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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