I am a Senior Animator with over 14 years of experience in the animation and VFX film industry. I have a passion for character development and enjoy bringing characters to life on screen with great attention to detail and artistic finesse. I thrive in collaborative environments and am dedicated to delivering excellence in all projects I work on. Throughout my career, I have worked with several top studios across Canada and India, continuously refining my skills and contributing to various renowned animation projects. I’m excited to keep pushing the boundaries of animation and storytelling in the screen industry.

Pankaj Singh Negi

I am a Senior Animator with over 14 years of experience in the animation and VFX film industry. I have a passion for character development and enjoy bringing characters to life on screen with great attention to detail and artistic finesse. I thrive in collaborative environments and am dedicated to delivering excellence in all projects I work on. Throughout my career, I have worked with several top studios across Canada and India, continuously refining my skills and contributing to various renowned animation projects. I’m excited to keep pushing the boundaries of animation and storytelling in the screen industry.

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I am a Senior Animator with over 14 years of experience in the animation and VFX film industry. I have a passion for character development and enjoy bringing characters to life on screen with great attention to detail and artistic finesse. I thrive in collaborative environments and am dedicated to delivering excellence in all projects I work on.

Throughout my career, I have worked with several top studios across Canada and India, continuously refining my skills and contributing to various renowned animation projects. I’m excited to keep pushing the boundaries of animation and storytelling in the screen industry.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Animator at Sony Picture Imageworks
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Worked as a Senior Animator responsible for character and creature animation, motion capture, and facial animation to contribute to VFX and animation projects with high artistic quality and technical precision.
Senior Animator at Sony Picture Imageworks
May 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Contributed as a Senior Animator on various animation projects, focusing on character development and detailed animation work to achieve excellence in visual storytelling.
Animator at Image Engine
August 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Provided animation support focusing on character and creature animation in a collaborative VFX film production environment.
Animator at Spin VFX
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
Performed animation tasks including character animation and motion capture, delivering high-quality visual effects for film projects.
Key Animator at MPC
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Held the role of Key Animator, creating critical animation sequences and contributing to major VFX film productions.
Senior Animator at DNEG
April 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Responsible for advanced animation tasks for high-profile VFX sequences, supporting creative and technical aspects in animation.
Senior Animator at Prana Animation Studios
November 1, 2016 - March 31, 2018
Led animation projects focusing on character development and animation quality for feature films.
Animator at Motion Philm CGI Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016
Provided quality animation services, specializing in character animation and CGI production support.
Creature Animator at Anibrain VFX Studios
May 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Focused on creature animation for VFX projects, enhancing visual storytelling through detailed and accurate animation.
Animator at Prana Animation Studios
August 1, 2011 - April 30, 2013
Contributed as an Animator to various animation projects with an emphasis on character animation.
Senior Animator at Sony Picture Imageworks
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Worked as Senior Animator responsible for character animation and delivering high-quality animation for film projects using motion capture, facial animation, and matchmove techniques over multiple assignments.
Senior Animator at Sony Picture Imageworks
May 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Performed senior animation duties including character and creature animation with an emphasis on motion capture and facial animation to enhance film visual effects.
Animator at Image Engine
August 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Contributed as an Animator on film projects focusing on character and creature animation with detailed artistic skills and technical knowledge.
Animator at Spin VFX
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
Handled animation responsibilities in film VFX projects, specializing in character animation and collaborating closely with teams in Toronto studio.
Key Animator at MPC
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Key Animator role involving managing key frames and animation sequences, contributing to high-end visual effects productions.
Senior Animator at DNEG
April 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Senior Animator duties based in Mumbai with focus on character animation and visual storytelling in feature film production.
Senior Animator at Prana Animation Studios
November 1, 2016 - March 31, 2018
Executed senior level animation tasks including character development and animation in Mumbai animation studio for two years.
Animator at Motion Philm CGI Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016
Animator specializing in CGI character and creature animation with focus on artistic and motion accuracy.
Creature Animator at Anibrain VFX Studios
May 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Creature animation role involving animation and rigging of digital creatures for VFX projects.
Animator at Prana Animation Studios
August 1, 2011 - April 30, 2013
Animator focusing on character animation and contributing to various animation projects based in Mumbai.

Education

Diploma at MAAC
April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2010
Senior Secondary at Uttrakahnd, India
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Senior Secondary at Uttrakahnd, India
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

3D Animation And Visual Effect, Diploma
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Senior Animator

    Red One - 2024
    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - 2024
    Lift - 2024
    The Mandalorian - Season 4
    Midnight Mass - 2021
    The Umbrella Academy
    Raised by Wolves
    Upside-Down Magic - 2020
    Dolittle - 2020
    Cats - 2019
    The Kid Who Would Be King - 2019
    Black Mirror - Season 5
    The Art of Racing in the Rain - 2019
    Postman Pat: The Movie (Animated)
    Bobby and Bill - (Animated series)
    Roar - 2014
    Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return - 2013 (Animated Movie)
    Mini Beat Power Rockers (TV Series)
    Saving Santa - 2013 (Animated Movie)