Mrinalini Panikar

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

About

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.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 4 roles

Character artist/illustrator · 72 DragonsDec 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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 · Ladyfingers Co.May 2022 – Jun 2022 · 2 mos

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.

Motion Designer (Part time) · Sketch Design StudioJan 2022 – Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Worked with a design studio to animate wedding invites

Design Intern · Pickup Yolk BooksJan 2021 – Apr 2021 · 4 mos

Education

WSQ Diploma in Media (Concept Art & Illustration) · 3DSense Media School, Singapore2024 – 2025
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) · Srishti school of art, design and technology2018 – 2022

Certifications and awards

WSQ Diploma in Media (Concept Art & Illustration)2024 – 2025

3DSense Media School

Bachelor of Design (B.Des)2018 – 2022

Information Arts & Information Design Technology

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