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I’m a seasoned visual storyteller with extensive experience in animation and character design, contributing to diverse, high-profile projects for leading studios. I’m versatile in adapting to any style, and I’m excited to bring your children’s book to life through expressive illustrations that inspire curiosity, celebrate cultural diversity, and ignite the imagination of young readers. I’m passionate about crafting visuals that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and I thrive in collaborative environments where cross-functional teams come together to deliver standout art and animation quality.…I’m a seasoned visual storyteller with extensive experience in animation and character design, contributing to diverse, high-profile projects for leading studios. I’m versatile in adapting to any style, and I’m excited to bring your children’s book to life through expressive illustrations that inspire curiosity, celebrate cultural diversity, and ignite the imagination of young readers. I’m passionate about crafting visuals that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and I thrive in collaborative environments where cross-functional teams come together to deliver standout art and animation quality.

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I’m a seasoned visual storyteller with extensive experience in animation and character design, contributing to diverse, high-profile projects for leading studios. I’m versatile in adapting to any style, and I’m excited to bring your children’s book to life through expressive illustrations that inspire curiosity, celebrate cultural diversity, and ignite the imagination of young readers. I’m passionate about crafting visuals that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and I thrive in collaborative environments where cross-functional teams come together to deliver standout art and animation quality.…I’m a seasoned visual storyteller with extensive experience in animation and character design, contributing to diverse, high-profile projects for leading studios. I’m versatile in adapting to any style, and I’m excited to bring your children’s book to life through expressive illustrations that inspire curiosity, celebrate cultural diversity, and ignite the imagination of young readers. I’m passionate about crafting visuals that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and I thrive in collaborative environments where cross-functional teams come together to deliver standout art and animation quality.

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I’m a seasoned visual storyteller with extensive experience in animation and character design, contributing to diverse, high-profile projects for leading studios. I’m versatile in adapting to any style, and I’m excited to bring your children’s book to life through expressive illustrations that inspire curiosity, celebrate cultural diversity, and ignite the imagination of young readers.
I’m passionate about crafting visuals that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and I thrive in collaborative environments where cross-functional teams come together to deliver standout art and animation quality.

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Work Experience

HOD Art at DNEG

August 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025

Playing dual roles in management and creative contributions for an undisclosed AAA game project.

Head of Art (HOD Art) at DNEG

August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Playing dual roles in management and creative contributions for an undisclosed AAA game project.

Art Director at Zynga

April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024

Led art direction for a diverse portfolio of slots and match-3 games, including WOZ Slots, GOT Slots, WONKA Slots, WOZ Magic Match, BDC Slots, WONKA Match, and new IPs. Elevated aesthetic standards and supported a 35-member art team while collaborating with in-house, vendor, and US teams to optimize art and animation quality.

Art Director at Technicolor Pvt.Ltd

July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Oversaw creative operations to achieve and sustain high-quality standards for renowned gaming companies; directed the full 3D asset pipeline, including characters, environments, props, and biomes, ensuring seamless project execution, approvals, and cross-functional collaboration.

Principal Artist at Zynga Games

April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016

Led character and environment art for Zynga's game portfolio, mentored artists, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent visual quality across live operations.

Art & Animation Director at Qyuki Digital Media Pvt Ltd

August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013

Led 2D pre-production design, animatics, and vendor coordination for web series and live-action projects; shaped overall visual direction and production workflows.

Animation Director at Big Animation [I] Pvt Ltd

November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011

Directed 2D/3D animation productions across multiple projects including short film The Bad Egg, TV series Thumbs Up Johnnie and Little Krishna, and feature Plants; contributed to character design, storyboarding, lighting and animation pipelines.

Art & Animation Director at Big Animation [I] Pvt Ltd

November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011

Directed 2D/3D animation production for shorts, TV series, and feature projects; oversaw concept art, storyboarding, lighting, and final renders.

3D Senior Animation In-Charge at Jadoo Works Pvt Ltd

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Supervised 3D previsualization and animation for TV series, coordinating design and production pipelines.

Sr. Visualizer at Chandamama Animation Studio

September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2001

Created visuals for TV and animation projects; contributed to character design and 3D workflows.

Key Animator at Albro Syscorp (I) Pvt Ltd

December 1, 2000 - December 1, 2000

Key animation work for Chennai-based studio projects.