Hi, I’m Mrinalini Panikar, a concept artist and illustrator focused on fantasy world-building and visual development. I create character and story-driven designs that feel familiar, immersive, and magical; crafted to deliver compelling experiences.…

Mrinalini Panikar

Hi, I’m Mrinalini Panikar, a concept artist and illustrator focused on fantasy world-building and visual development. I create character and story-driven designs that feel familiar, immersive, and magical; crafted to deliver compelling experiences.…

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April 20, 2026

Hi, I’m Mrinalini Panikar, a concept artist and illustrator focused on fantasy world-building and visual development.

I create character and story-driven designs that feel familiar, immersive, and magical; crafted to deliver compelling experiences.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Designer (Part time) at Sketch Design Studio
January 1, 2022 - November 30, 2024
Worked with a design studio to animate wedding invites
Design Intern at Pickup Yolk Books
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Worked with a mentor to develop storyboards and illustration work for a children's book
Character artist/illustrator at 72 Dragons
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Produced character designs and turnaround sheets in collaboration with the 3D team overseas for the company’s in house film production. Developed illustration, storyboards and social media content for the marketing team. For their website- thumbnail illustrations, banner design, launch campaign visuals.
Design Intern at Ladyfingers Co.
May 1, 2022 - June 28, 2022
Worked with the studio on an employability skills workbook for Skill India, in collaboration with Quest Alliance. Created context-relevant illustrations for the school textbook. Designed page layouts, ensuring a consistent, legible flow of information. Created product mockups and pitch deck designs.

Education

WSQ Diploma in Media (Concept Art & Illustration) at 3DSense Media School, Singapore
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at Srishti school of art, design and technology
April 8, 2018 - January 8, 2022

Qualifications

WSQ Diploma in Media (Concept Art & Illustration)
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
3DSense Media School
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Information Arts & Information Design Technology

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

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Experience Level