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Pavel Khaidarov

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I am a Senior CG Artist with 10+ years of experience, specializing in Character Animation and Compositing.

About

I am a Senior CG Artist with 10+ years of experience, specializing in Character Animation and Compositing. I deliver high-quality work across projection mapping shows and commercial VFX, blending artistic vision with a strong engineering background (MAI) to solve complex technical challenges. I am passionate about continuous professional development in both artistic and technical aspects of CGI.

I have led compositing pipelines for large-scale projection mapping shows and managed full production cycles as a freelancer for international clients, collaborating with creative directors to develop concepts and storyboards. I enjoy adapting to various pipelines and styles while maintaining high-quality delivery under tight deadlines.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Senior CG Generalist, Compositor & Art Director · Freelance (Global)Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Successfully delivered over 100 projects for international clients, providing Art Direction and managing the full production cycle. Specialized in complex compositing tasks (keying, rotoscoping, tracking, integration) and character animation. Adapted quickly to various pipelines and styles, ensuring high-quality delivery under tight deadlines. Solved technical issues in 3D scenes and optimized render times for complex sequences.

Lead Compositing Artist / CG Generalist · EdisonLab (Mapping Show Studio)Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Led the compositing pipeline for large-scale 3D content and visual effects for projection mapping shows. Responsible for modeling, texturing, and animating assets for projection on complex architectural geometries. Collaborated with the creative director to develop visual concepts and storyboards for immersive shows.

Animation Tutor / Graphic Designer · International Children’s Center ArtekJan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

Taught fundamentals of stop-motion and 3D animation to youth groups, fostering creativity and technical skills. Designed promotional graphic materials, posters, and visual content for camp events and internal communications.

Education

Specialist Degree in Machine Dynamics and Durability · Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University)2007 – 2013
Continuous Professional Development · Self-Education2015 – 2026

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