I’m an artist, designer and director with a lifelong passion and thirst for creativity and visual design. With my expertise in graphic design, 3D animation, and visual effects, I deliver unique creative solutions. I have a strong eye for composition, branding, and visual storytelling, developed through years of artistic practice and experience. I’m always driven by continuous learning, creative growth, and creating work that leaves a lasting impression. That’s me!…

Sheel Darbar

I’m an artist, designer and director with a lifelong passion and thirst for creativity and visual design. With my expertise in graphic design, 3D animation, and visual effects, I deliver unique creative solutions. I have a strong eye for composition, branding, and visual storytelling, developed through years of artistic practice and experience. I’m always driven by continuous learning, creative growth, and creating work that leaves a lasting impression. That’s me!…

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I’m an artist, designer and director with a lifelong passion and thirst for creativity and visual design. With my expertise in graphic design, 3D animation, and visual effects, I deliver unique creative solutions.

I have a strong eye for composition, branding, and visual storytelling, developed through years of artistic practice and experience. I’m always driven by continuous learning, creative growth, and creating work that leaves a lasting impression. That’s me!

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance
March 1, 2020 - Present
Designed logos, brand identities, and visual systems; created responsive website prototypes and UI designs in Figma; produced brand guidelines, social media assets, and marketing materials; conducted research, concept development, and iterative design exploration; presented design rationale; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams; delivered high-quality CG shots and animation for film/television productions; contributed to projects including high-profile Netflix and other studio productions.
Senior Layout Artist at MPC / MR.X
April 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Led layout development and shot planning for high-profile Netflix projects; created detailed production briefs and communicated creative requirements across departments; maintained quality standards while managing multiple deliverables; collaborated with artists and supervisors to achieve cohesive final looks; contributed to Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities and other major productions.
Key Layout Artist at MPC / MR.X
March 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022
Led layout development and shot planning for Netflix projects; ensured visual consistency and timely delivery; collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine sequences.
Compositor / Layout Artist at MPC / MR.X
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Developed layout and compositing work; contributed to the final look of sequences; collaborated with team to achieve cohesive visuals.
VFX Artist at MPC / MR.X
January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Delivered visual effects and 3D shots; worked with Maya and Unreal; contributed to film and television productions.
Graphic Designer at Sherwood Copy & Print
July 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Designed logos, flyers, brochures, banners, and other marketing materials; produced print-ready artwork; maintained brand alignment and client collaboration.
VFX Artist at Rocket Science VFX
January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Created visual effects assets and sequences for film/TV; collaborations with teams under tight production schedules and maintained quality standards.

Education

Graphic Design & Interactive Media at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
College Degree at Toronto Film School
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Information & Communications Technology at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Advanced Diploma at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Information & Communications Technology - Award of Academic Distinction (President’s List & Honours List) at California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts)
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Advanced Diploma at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
College Degree at Toronto Film School
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

Qualifications

Fundamentals of Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
3D Animation & Visual Effects
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Award of Academic Distinction (President’s List & Honours List)
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
Fundamentals of Graphic Design Certification
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
3D Animation & Visual Effects Certification
January 1, 2021 - June 5, 2026
Graphic Design & Interactive Media
January 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
January 1, 2025 - June 5, 2026
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
January 1, 2018 - June 5, 2026
3D Animation & Visual Effects
January 1, 2021 - June 5, 2026
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
January 1, 2018 - June 5, 2026
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
January 1, 2025 - June 5, 2026
Graphic Design & Interactive Media
January 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026
3D Animation & Visual Effects
January 1, 2021 - June 5, 2026
Award of Academic Distinction (President’s List & Honours List)
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level