I am a creative and passionate 3D Character Animator with over 5 years of experience in high-quality character animation. I am proficient in Autodesk Maya, with solid knowledge of Blender and beginner-level skills in Unreal Engine and Substance Painter. I enjoy working with studios that create complex animations to tell meaningful stories. Throughout my career, I have contributed to various broadcast and digital series, collaborating effectively with animation directors, layout artists, and rigging teams. I am familiar with animation pipelines and tools like Autodesk's Shotgun, and I consistently deliver polished animations under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and style consistency.

Jeevan Barnes

I am a creative and passionate 3D Character Animator with over 5 years of experience in high-quality character animation. I am proficient in Autodesk Maya, with solid knowledge of Blender and beginner-level skills in Unreal Engine and Substance Painter. I enjoy working with studios that create complex animations to tell meaningful stories. Throughout my career, I have contributed to various broadcast and digital series, collaborating effectively with animation directors, layout artists, and rigging teams. I am familiar with animation pipelines and tools like Autodesk's Shotgun, and I consistently deliver polished animations under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and style consistency.

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I am a creative and passionate 3D Character Animator with over 5 years of experience in high-quality character animation. I am proficient in Autodesk Maya, with solid knowledge of Blender and beginner-level skills in Unreal Engine and Substance Painter. I enjoy working with studios that create complex animations to tell meaningful stories.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to various broadcast and digital series, collaborating effectively with animation directors, layout artists, and rigging teams. I am familiar with animation pipelines and tools like Autodesk’s Shotgun, and I consistently deliver polished animations under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and style consistency.

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Language

English
Fluent
Kannada
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate

Work Experience

3D Character Animator at Kuruwahi Studios Pvt Ltd.
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created expressive and appealing character animation for broadcast and digital series including notable projects like Booba (Netflix/Youtube), Baby TV content, Buji & Bhairava (Telugu animated series), Booth Bandhus, and LEGO® DREAMZzz. Worked collaboratively with animation directors, layout artists, and rigging teams, familiar with pipelines and pipeline tools like Autodesk’s Shotgun. Delivered polished animation under tight deadlines with consistent quality and style.
3D Character Animator at Silver Pumpkin Entertainment Ltd
January 1, 2021 - August 25, 2025
Animated characters for multiple children's animated series using Maya. Notable projects include Rudra (Nickelodeon India), Puppy Dog Pals (Disney Junior), and Morgan the Brave Orc. Responsible for character performances, lip-sync, and stylized movement. Participated in team reviews and implemented feedback to enhance shot quality.

Education

Diploma at Manipal Institute of Computer Education
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education