Saish Thakur

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Hi there! I’m Saish Thakur, a lead technical animator based in Mumbai, India.

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Hi there! I’m Saish Thakur, a lead technical animator based in Mumbai, India. I bring about 5 years of AAA production experience with a strong foundation in character performance workflows, animation pipelines, and cross‑department collaboration. I’ve built and mentored teams, and I’m comfortable bridging rigging/technical systems with animation to drive expressive, believable movement.

I’ve shipped production‑ready pipelines in collaboration with Animation, Modeling, FX, and Unreal teams, and I enjoy solving pipeline challenges, mentoring junior artists, and using automation (Python) to boost efficiency. I’m excited to continue growing into more animation‑focused roles that emphasize performance, movement, and storytelling.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment

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Work experience· 5 roles

Lead Technical Animator & Rigging TD · Steamroller StudiosMar 2021 – Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Led multidisciplinary teams of riggers, animators, and modelers across AAA production pipelines. Collaborated with Supervisors and Production to manage assignments, schedules, and creative challenges. Delivered 200+ AAA‑quality rigs for Fortnite and supported over 100 animators with production‑ready workflows. Worked closely with Animation, Modeling, FX, and Unreal teams to ensure smooth pipeline integration. Mentored junior artists, presented work during reviews, and improved production efficiency through Python automation.

Lead Technical Animator & Rigging TD · Epic GamesMar 2021 – Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Led a multidisciplinary team of modelers, riggers, and animators using ShotGrid/Flow; supported 100+ animators and implemented Skeletal Meshes into Unreal Engine; optimized pipelines and automated workflows; acted as technical liaison across Modeling, Animation, FX, and Unreal departments; participated in client meetings to present technical solutions and standardize workflows.

Lead Technical Animator & Rigging · TD MumbaiMar 2021 – Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Delivered 200+ AAA quality rigs for Fortnite, contributing to 500+ total rig assets. Directed a multidisciplinary team of modelers, riggers and animators using ShotGrid/Flow; supported 100+ animators and implemented Skeletal Meshes into Unreal; optimized pipelines and automated workflows. Served as technical liaison across Modeling, Animation, FX and Unreal to ensure asset synchronization and consistency. Presented technical solutions in client meetings and standardized workflow.

3D Animator & Generalist Intern · Full Sail UniversityMar 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo
3D Generalist (Intern) · Full Sail UniversityMar 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

B.S. Computer Animation · Full Sail University2030 – 2020

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