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Hello! I’m Arundhati Pethe, a creative and versatile 2D Animator and Visual Development Artist with an MFA in Animation from SCAD. I love crafting emotionally resonant stories through painterly visuals, with experience directing, animating, and designing for award-winning films, music videos, and collaborative projects. I am proficient in the full 2D animation pipeline—from storyboarding and visual development to final compositing—and I thrive on building distinct worlds and characters that linger with viewers.
Beyond my own projects, I collaborate across disciplines, lead small teams, and translate complex scripts into cohesive visual language. My toolkit includes Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, and Procreate, and I continuously explore new techniques to push stylistic boundaries while staying grounded in solid storytelling.
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Language
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Work Experience
Background Artist at A walk to the park
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Design and illustrate detailed 2D graphics and backgrounds based on the director’s vision and storyboards. Incorporate architectural and atmospheric elements unique to New York City to enhance the storytelling.
Background & Environment Artist at A Walk to the Park (2D Short Film)
January 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025Designed and painted immersive, story-rich backgrounds that established the tone and world of the film. Translated script cues and color keys into fully rendered environments that supported narrative storytelling. Incorporated detailed architectural and atmospheric elements to enrich the visual storytelling.
Creative Director & Animator at There for You (Music Video)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Directed and animated a 3-minute 2D animated music video, overseeing all aspects of production. Developed a distinctive visual style with painterly aesthetics and emotional storytelling to complement the music. Designed characters, backgrounds, and storyboards, ensuring stylistic consistency across all assets. Led a small team and delivered the final animation within tight deadlines.
Director & Lead Animator at The Journey (M.F.A. Thesis Film)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Directed and executed the entire 2D animation pipeline for a deeply personal and narrative-driven thesis film. Designed visual elements including characters, environments, color scripts, and storyboards, ensuring a cohesive visual style. Focused on emotional storytelling, atmospheric lighting, and painterly visuals to create a unique and resonant short film. Managed all phases of production, from concept development to final compositing, delivering a fully realized animated piece.
Graphic Designer at Duolingo Campaign: The Streak Savior
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Conceptualized and designed a campaign for Duolingo, focusing on gamified visuals and user engagement. Created vibrant motion graphics and illustrations to reinforce the campaign’s branding. Delivered marketing assets that effectively communicated the campaign’s message to diverse audiences.
UI/UX Designer at Lūna Sleep App Project
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Designed a complete UI/UX case study for Lūna, a conceptual sleep app aimed at enhancing user experience. Developed wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes using Figma, focusing on intuitive design and user-centered interfaces. Delivered final branding and mockups that aligned with the app’s purpose of improving sleep habits.
Creative Director & Motion Designer at "There for You" Music Video
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Directed and animated a 3-minute motion graphics-based music video, showcasing dynamic transitions and narrative-driven visuals. Designed all visual elements, including character illustrations, storyboards, and final animations, ensuring stylistic consistency.
Story Artist & Animator at Get Gulled (Award-Winning Short Film)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Created key story beats and animated expressive character performances for a comedic short film. Contributed to story development and 2D effects, enhancing comedic timing and visual impact. Collaborated within a studio-style team to deliver a polished and engaging film.
Graphic Designer at Sip: Canned Beverage Branding
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Created branding and packaging designs for Sip, a conceptual beverage brand, focusing on modern and minimalist aesthetics. Designed cohesive marketing materials, including promotional graphics and product mockups. Delivered a complete branding package that aligned with the brand’s youthful and refreshing identity.
Illustrator & Brand Designer at Only Domains
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Designed a suite of custom brand illustrations, enhancing Only Domains’ website and marketing materials with engaging visuals. Delivered high-quality digital assets while adhering to brand guidelines and deadlines. Successfully built a cohesive visual identity that improved user engagement and brand recognition.
Illustrator & Designer at Only Domains
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Designed custom branded illustrations aligned with the client’s visual identity for a corporate tech client. Delivered high-quality creative assets for digital platforms, adhering to deadlines and style guides.
Freelance Graphic & Motion Designer at Remote
January 1, 2020 - November 14, 2025Children’s Book Illustrator (Two Published Titles): Lead illustrator for two internationally published books. Managed the entire design process from initial sketches to final, print-ready files, collaborating directly with authors and publishers. Delivered motion graphics and animations for marketing campaigns, showing advanced storytelling techniques. Worked on a variety of digital assets including branding, social media visuals, and marketing collateral.
Illustrator & Project Lead at Published Children’s Books
January 1, 2019 - November 20, 2025Illustrated two internationally published children’s books, managing the entire creative process from concept to delivery. Collaborated with authors and publishers to align illustrations with the narrative and creative vision.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture at Pune University
June 6, 2016 - May 30, 2021Masters of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Bachelor’s of Architecture at B.N. College of Architecture
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021Master of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), United States
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Architecture at B.N. College of Architecture, Pune, India
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Master of Fine Arts, Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025Bachelor of Architecture at B.N. College of Architecture, Pune
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Other, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
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