I am a visual storyteller who loves taking complex ideas, like how Artificial Intelligence works, and turning them into stories that people actually enjoy reading. With a Master’s from SCAD and experience working with brands like Universal Creative, I specialize in 2D concept art, 3D animation, and managing the entire production pipeline. I am a hands-on maker who uses tools like Google AI and VR to create educational, engaging content that bridges the gap between technology and people.

PRATHAM MUDBIDRI

I am a visual storyteller who loves taking complex ideas, like how Artificial Intelligence works, and turning them into stories that people actually enjoy reading. With a Master’s from SCAD and experience working with brands like Universal Creative, I specialize in 2D concept art, 3D animation, and managing the entire production pipeline. I am a hands-on maker who uses tools like Google AI and VR to create educational, engaging content that bridges the gap between technology and people.

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I am a visual storyteller who loves taking complex ideas, like how Artificial Intelligence works, and turning them into stories that people actually enjoy reading. With a Master’s from SCAD and experience working with brands like Universal Creative, I specialize in 2D concept art, 3D animation, and managing the entire production pipeline. I am a hands-on maker who uses tools like Google AI and VR to create educational, engaging content that bridges the gap between technology and people.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Development Artist / Concept Artist at Universal Creative – SCADpro Collaboration
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
SCADpro collaborated with Universal Creative on concepts for their theme parks. Contributed to early visual development exploration and concept ideation as part of a cross-disciplinary team.
Concept Artist / 3D Modeler at Great Dane – SCADpro Collaboration
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Designed concept sketches and stylized 3D trailer models for a portable Themed Entertainment Trailer. Created narrative-focused interior layouts integrating props, screens, and brand storytelling.
Visual Development Artist / 3D Animator at Plankton Collective Studio
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Directed “The Chitin Hunter,” the studio’s first 3D animated short film. Developed storyboards, animatics, scripts, and color scripts to define narrative direction. Modeled, rigged, textured, and lit stylized characters, props, and environments. Produced a character animation loop used by the studio for social media engagement.
Concept Artist / Character Designer at Switch Studio
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Designed 12 unique sound-based creature concepts for a game pitch. Collaborated with sound designers to animate character actions influenced by musical instrument families.
Visual Development Artist / Concept Artist at Universal Creative (SCADpro Collaboration)
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Spearheaded visual conceptualization and immersive world-building for next-generation theme park attractions in a high-stakes collaboration with Universal Creative; synthesized complex narrative themes into actionable concept art and environment designs for high-fidelity guest experiences; collaborated within a 20-person cross-disciplinary team to develop and pitch design concepts directly to Universal leadership.
Art Director & Visual Development Artist at Great Dane (SCADpro Collaboration)
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Orchestrated the aesthetic vision and narrative framework for a portable themed entertainment unit, ensuring brand consistency across all 2D and 3D assets; engineered narrative-focused interior layouts using 3D modeling and lighting to drive user engagement and brand storytelling.
Lead Visual Development Artist / 3D Animator at Plankton Collective Studio
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Directed the studio’s inaugural 3D animated short, "The Chitin Hunter," overseeing the full production lifecycle from initial concept to final render; authored a comprehensive visual bible, including storyboards, color scripts, and animatics, to establish and maintain a unified artistic vision; managed the 3D pipeline for stylized characters and environments, ensuring technical compatibility and high-quality asset delivery.
Concept Artist & Animator at Switch Studio
June 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Designed creature concepts and character designs for game pitches, collaborating with sound designers to animate actions influenced by musical instrument families.
Character Designer at ThatMate India
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Conceptualized original characters for the brand as part of a dedicated design internship.
Character Designer at ThatMate
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Conceptualized original characters for the brand as part of a dedicated design internship.
Art Director & 3D Lead at shortart.co
January 1, 2026 - Present
Accomplished high-quality digital environments for film projects as measured by a 100% asset acceptance rate by designing advanced lighting and set layouts. Improved team efficiency as measured by a 15% faster production cycle by creating simple, remote-friendly templates and pipeline workflows.
Creative Director (Vis Dev) at Universal Creative (SCADpro)
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led the visual storytelling for new theme park attractions as measured by a successful pitch to Universal executives by managing a creative team of 20 artists. Maintained high-level brand standards as measured by stakeholder approval by translating rough story ideas into polished 2D and 3D environment designs.
Art Director at Great Dane (SCADpro)
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Designed a 360-degree brand experience for a 125th anniversary as measured by 100% brand alignment by creating layout designs and spatial storytelling elements.
Director & Lead Illustrator at Plankton Collective Studio
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed the award-nominated short film The Chitin Hunter as measured by a Septimus Film Festival nomination by writing the script and drawing 50+ storyboards and color scripts. Developed a consistent visual style across the whole film as measured by zero visual errors by handling all character designs and the 3D animation pipeline from start to finish.
Narrative Illustrator & Character Designer at ThatMate
February 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Created five chapters of educational comics focused on health awareness as measured by successful production delivery by illustrating relatable character model sheets and panels for a young adult audience.

Education

M.A. in 3D Animation & Visual Development at Savannah College of Art and Design
March 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
B.Des. in 3D Animation & Visual Effects at MIT Institute of Design
June 1, 2019 - November 1, 2023
Student Exchange Program at College for Creative Studies, Detroit
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Master of Arts in 3D Animation & Visual Development at Savannah College of Art and Design
March 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design in 3D Animation & Visual Effects at MIT Institute of Design
June 1, 2019 - November 1, 2023
Student Exchange Program at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 2022 - November 29, 2025
Master of Arts in 3D Animation & Visual Development at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design in Animation & Visual Effects at MIT Institute of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts in 3D Animation & Visual Development at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
November 1, 2025 - January 5, 2026
Bachelor of Design in Animation & Visual Effects at MIT Institute of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
M.A. in Animation & Visual Development at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 1, 2023 - February 19, 2026
B.Des. in Animation & Visual Effects at MIT Institute of Design
January 1, 2021 - February 19, 2026
B.F.A. Coursework at College for Creative Studies
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026

Qualifications

Google AI Essentials (GenAI for productivity & content creation)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
Google Prompting Essentials (5-step framework & prompt chaining)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
Gravity Sketch Certified (VR-based 3D spatial design)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
SCADamp Badges (Professional Communication & Pitching)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
Google AI Essentials (GenAI for productivity & content creation)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Google Prompting Essentials (5-step framework & prompt chaining)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Gravity Sketch Certified (VR-based 3D spatial design)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
SCADamp Badges (Professional Communication & Pitching)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Google AI Essentials
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026
Septimus Film Festival Nominee
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026
SCADamp Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026
Gravity Sketch Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services