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Hi, I’m Niyas KV. I’m a Designer and Senior 3D Animator with 14+ years of experience in branding, marketing, animation and digital content production. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and excel at creating print and digital assets, campaigns, social media graphics, and marketing materials. I’ve contributed as a Layout Artist on the Hollywood feature film Sneaks and delivered 500+ animation shots across 10+ international productions with studios like Disney, DreamWorks, Amazon and Netflix.
I’m passionate about applying solid animation principles to character and scene work, collaborating with teams to meet creative objectives and tight deadlines. I enjoy exploring AI-assisted content creation and visual storytelling to produce engaging projects for diverse audiences.
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Work Experience
Animator at EGLLU Animation Entertainment Company
November 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance animator responsible for designing layout for CGI episodes and contributing to shot composition and pre-visualization work for The Magic Code of Egllu.
Layout Artist at Assemblage Entertainment Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2024 - September 21, 2025Developed pre-visualization sequences for the animated feature SNEAKS and created layouts for CGI episodes including Morphle and the Magic Pets, Press Start; supported VFX layout for CHHAAVA.
Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd
July 1, 2022 - September 21, 2025Created layout and animation for Mickey Mouse Funhouse (Disney TV Series, Season 1).
Animator at 88 Pictures Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2021 - September 21, 2025Developed layout and animation for 3Below: Tales of Arcadia (DreamWorks Animated - Netflix), Dragons Rescue Riders (DreamWorks Animated - Netflix), and Do Re & Mi. Sing -A-Long (Amazon Studios / Gaumont).
Animator at DQ Entertainment (International) Ltd.
September 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025Produced layout and animation for Doc McStuffins (Disney / Brown Bag Films).
Animator at Firefly Creative Studio Pvt Ltd.
March 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025VFX character animator for Robot 2.0 and Kayamkulam Kochunni.
Animator & nCloth Artist at Al Motahida Education Systems Pvt Ltd.
October 1, 2017 - September 21, 2025Animator and nCloth simulation artist for Genie Animation (Arabic Digital textbook chapters).
Animation & VFX Artist at Info Prism Solutions (P) LTD.
June 1, 2015 - September 21, 2025VFX animator for Back 2 Life and Turning Point; led and managed a team of 20 animation artists for SMAC (Smart Media Animation, 2014); Ads VFX for International Sky Jewellery Ads (2013) and Malayala Manorama Year Book Ads (2013).
Junior Animator at Info Prism Solutions (P) LTD.
November 1, 2011 - September 21, 2025Assisted in animation and VFX production for independent projects.
Freelance Animator at EGLLU Animation Entertainment Company
November 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance animator for CGI Episode: The Magic Code of Egllu.
Layout Artist at Assemblage Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
September 30, 2024 - September 21, 2025Developed pre-visualization sequences for the feature film 'SNEAKS (Ohio Films, 2025)'; Created layouts for 'Morphle and the Magic Pets' (Disney / Guru Moonbug); Created layouts for 'Press Start' (Cyber Group Studios / Peacock TV); VFX layout support for 'CHHAAVA' (Maddock Films).
Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd.
July 31, 2022 - September 21, 2025Created layout and animation for 'Mickey Mouse Funhouse' (Disney TV Series, Season 1).
Animator at 88 Pictures Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
September 30, 2021 - September 21, 2025Developed layout and animation for '3Below Tales of Arcadia' (DreamWorks Animated - Netflix); 'Dragons Rescue Riders' (DreamWorks Animated - Netflix); 'Do Re & Mi. Sing -A-Long' (Amazon Studios / Gaumont).
Animator at DQ Entertainment (International) Ltd.
September 30, 2018 - September 21, 2025Produced layout and animation for 'Doc McStuffins' (Disney / Brown Bag Films).
Animator at Firefly Creative Studio Pvt Ltd.
March 31, 2018 - September 21, 2025Movie - VFX: VFX character Animator for 'Robot 2.0' (Lyca Productions); VFX character Animator for 'Kayamkulam Kochunni' (Sree Gokulam Movies).
Animator & nCloth Artist at Al Motahida Education Systems Pvt Ltd.
October 31, 2017 - September 21, 2025Animator and nCloth simulation artist for 'Genie Animation' (Arabic Digital textbook Chapters).
Animation & VFX Artist at Info Prism Solutions (P) LTD.
June 30, 2015 - September 21, 2025VFX animation for 'Back 2 Life' and 'Turning Point (2016)'; led a team of 20 animation artists for 'SMAC (Smart Media Animation, 2014)'; ads VFX for 'International Sky Jewellery Ads (2013)' and 'Malayala Manorama Year Book Ads (2013)'.
Junior Animator at Info Prism Solutions (P) LTD.
November 30, 2011 - September 21, 2025Assisted in animation and VFX production for independent projects.
Animator at EGLLU Animation Entertainment Company
November 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance animator responsible for CGI layout and animation sequences, including work on 'The Magic Code of Egllu'.
Layout Artist at Assemblage Entertainment Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2024 - September 21, 2025Developed pre-visualization sequences for the feature film 'SNEAKS'; created layouts for 'Morphle and the Magic Pets', 'Press Start'; contributed to VFX layout for 'CHHAAVA'.
Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd
July 1, 2022 - September 21, 2025CGI Layout and Animation for Mickey Mouse Funhouse (Disney TV Series, Season 1).
Animator at 88 Pictures Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2021 - September 21, 2025Developed layout and animation for DreamWorks/Netflix projects including '3Below: Tales of Arcadia', 'Dragons Rescue Riders', and 'Do Re & Mi. Sing -A-Long'.
Animator at DQ Entertainment (International) Ltd.
September 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025Produced layout and animation for 'Doc McStuffins'.
Animator at Firefly Creative Studio Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025VFX character Animator for 'Robot 2.0' and 'Kayamkulam Kochunni'.
Animator & nCloth Artist at Al Motahida Education Systems Pvt Ltd.
October 1, 2017 - September 21, 2025Animator and nCloth simulation artist for Genie Animation (Arabic Digital textbook Chapters).
Animation & VFX Artist at Info Prism Solutions (P) LTD.
June 1, 2015 - September 21, 2025VFX Animator for 'Back 2 Life' and 'Turning Point (2016)'; led and managed a team of 20 animation artists for 'SMAC (Smart Media Animation, 2014)'; Ads VFX for 'International Sky Jewellery Ads (2013)' and 'Malayala Manorama Year Book Ads (2013)'.
Junior Animator at Info Prism Solutions (P) LTD.
November 1, 2011 - September 21, 2025Assisted in animation and VFX production for independent projects.
Freelance Animator at EGLLU Animation Entertainment Company
November 1, 2024 - PresentCG Episode: Designed Layout for The Magic Code of Egllu; contributed to layout design and shot blocking for animation sequences.
Layout Artist at Assemblage Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
September 1, 2024 - September 21, 2025Animated Feature Film: Developed pre-visualization sequences for SNEAKS (Ohio Films, 2025). CGI Episode: Created Layouts for Morphle and the Magic Pets (Disney / Guru Moonbug); Layouts for Press Start (Cyber Group Studios, Peacock TV).
Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd.
July 1, 2022 - September 21, 2025CGI Episode: Created Layout and Animation for Mickey Mouse Funhouse (Disney TV Series, Season 1).
Animator at 88 Pictures Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
September 1, 2021 - September 21, 2025CGI Episode: Developed Layout and Animation for 3Below Tales of Arcadia (DreamWorks Animated - Netflix); Dragons Rescue Riders (DreamWorks Animated - Netflix); Do Re & Mi. Sing-A-Long (Amazon Studios / Gaumont).
Animator at DQ Entertainment (International) Ltd.
September 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025CGI Episode: Produced Layout and Animation for Doc McStuffins (Disney / Brown Bag Films).
Animator at Firefly Creative Studio Pvt Ltd.
March 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025Movie - VFX: VFX character Animator for Robot 2.0 (Lyca Productions); Kayamkulam Kochunni (Sree Gokulam Movies).
Animator & nCloth Artist at Al Motahida Education Systems Pvt Ltd.
October 1, 2017 - September 21, 2025CGI Episode: Animator and nCloth simulation artist for Genie Animation (Arabic Digital textbook Chapters).
Animation & VFX Artist at Info Prism Solutions (P) LTD.
June 1, 2015 - September 21, 2025Movie - VFX: VFX Animator for Back 2 Life; Turning Point (2016); Led and managed a team of 20 animation artists for SMAC (Smart Media Animation, 2014); Ads VFX: for International Sky Jewellery Ads (2013) and Malayala Manorama Year Book Ads (2013).
Junior Animator at Info Prism Solutions (P) LTD.
November 1, 2011 - September 21, 2025Assisted in animation and VFX production for independent projects.
3D Animator at AlfaGate Medical Equipment Trading LLC
April 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026Completed one-month professional training in dental implant systems as a 3D Animator, using Blender and Adobe tools to create animation videos and social media graphic posters.
Graphic & Multimedia Designer at STYRO Insulation Mat. Ind. L.L.C
February 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026Completed one-month training in photo and video content creation for social media and client presentations using 3D and AI tools across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Meta.
3D Animator at EGLLU Animation Entertainment Company
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025Contributed to character and scene animation for the animated series “The Magic Code of Egllu”.
Layout Animator at Assemblage Entertainment Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024Created pre-visualization & layout animation for Hollywood Animated feature film: "Sneaks" (Ohio Films, 2025). Produced layouts for CGI Episode: "Morphle and the Magic Pets" (Disney), Produced layouts for CGI Episode: "Press Start" (Cyber Group / Peacock TV). Supported VFX layout for movie "CHHAAVA" (Maddock Films). Delivered high-quality animation, VFX and CGI work under tight deadlines and studio pipelines.
3D Animator at Technicolor India Pvt Ltd
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022Created layout and character animation for CGI Episode: "Mickey Mouse Funhouse (Season 1)" and "Doc McStuffins Pet Rescue" (Disney Junior).
3D Animator at DreamWorks Animation / Netflix (Do Re & Mi and related projects)
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2021Worked on internationally recognized CGI Episodes including 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, Dragons: Rescue Riders and Do Re & Mi (Sing-Along).
3D Animator at Gaumont – Amazon Studios (Do Re & Mi / Sing-Along projects)
April 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018Produced layouts and animation for CGI episodes including other high-profile projects in collaboration with Gaumont / Amazon Studios.
VFX Animator at Firefly Creative Studio Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018Contributed to animation work for the feature film Robot 2.0; supported animation production for Kayamkulam Kochunni; developed realistic character motion integrated into live-action scenes.
VFX Animator at 88 Pictures Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018Contributed to animation work for feature films and related VFX sequences; integrated with live-action production.
VFX Animator at DQ Entertainment International Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018Contributed to animation work for feature films and CGI sequences; supported live-action integration.
Graphic Designer - Freelance at Freelance
November 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018Designed branding assets, logos, signage layouts and CNC/laser-ready illustrations; print-ready materials including banners, brochures, business cards and retail display graphics.
Graphic Designer - Freelance at Lumino Wedding Filmer
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017Created branding and marketing visuals for wedding film production; supported project-specific graphic design needs.
Animator at Al Raza Solutions Co. W.L.L
March 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017Animation work and related production tasks across multiple projects; supported team deliverables.
Junior Animator at Info Prism Solutions (P) LTD
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015Entry-level animation work and project support across multiple clients.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA, Lateral Entry Degree) at Periyar University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017PG Diploma in Multimedia & Animation at C-DIT Campus SMART
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Diploma in Computer Engineering at Kerala University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Matriculation (10th) at Kerala State Govt. THSSLC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA, Lateral Entry Degree) at Periyar University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017PG Diploma in Multimedia & Animation at C-DIT Campus SMART
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Diploma in Computer Engineering at Kerala University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Matriculation (10th) at Kerala State Govt. THSSLC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA, Lateral Entry Degree) at Periyar University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017PG Diploma in Multimedia & Animation at C-DIT Campus SMART
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Diploma in Computer Engineering at Kerala University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Matriculation at Kerala State Govt. THSSLC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design at Dreamzone School of Creative Studies
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA, Lateral Entry Degree) at Periyar University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017PG Diploma in Multimedia & Animation at C-DIT Campus SMART
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Diploma in Computer Engineering at Kerala University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Matriculation (10th) at Kerala State Govt. THSSLC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Diploma in Computer Engineering at Kerala University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009PG Diploma in Multimedia & Animation at C-DIT Campus SMART
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at Periyar University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design at Dream Zone School of Creative Studies
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026Qualifications
Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design – Dreamzone School of Creative Studies (6 Months)
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025AI Prompt Engineering Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026This is Animation Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other
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