Senior Illustrator and Concept Artist with 18 years of professional experience in illustration, concept art, storytelling, and digital painting. Skilled in character creation, cartoon and realistic drawing, book cover design, storyboarding, and art direction across children’s publishing, games, and historical-themed works. Experienced team leader with 10 years of leadership experience, including heading illustration teams and managing art direction. Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate CC, Toon Boom, and pen-tablet digital painting, alongside manual coloring techniques such as watercolor, oil, and acrylic.

Ananda Sarkar

Senior Illustrator and Concept Artist with 18 years of professional experience in illustration, concept art, storytelling, and digital painting. Skilled in character creation, cartoon and realistic drawing, book cover design, storyboarding, and art direction across children’s publishing, games, and historical-themed works. Experienced team leader with 10 years of leadership experience, including heading illustration teams and managing art direction. Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate CC, Toon Boom, and pen-tablet digital painting, alongside manual coloring techniques such as watercolor, oil, and acrylic.

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Senior Illustrator and Concept Artist with 18 years of professional experience in illustration, concept art, storytelling, and digital painting. Skilled in character creation, cartoon and realistic drawing, book cover design, storyboarding, and art direction across children’s publishing, games, and historical-themed works.

Experienced team leader with 10 years of leadership experience, including heading illustration teams and managing art direction. Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate CC, Toon Boom, and pen-tablet digital painting, alongside manual coloring techniques such as watercolor, oil, and acrylic.

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Language

English
Fluent
Bengali
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Concept Artist at Moving Pixel
July 1, 2024 - Present
Digital coloring, manual coloring, concept art, and pre-production responsibilities for various projects.
Senior Associate Artist and Designer at BYJU'S
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Storytelling and illustration drawing, storyboarding, concept art for game-related assets and educational visuals; strong emphasis on character and environment design and presentation.
Senior Artist at BYJU'S
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Storytelling and illustration drawing; storyboarding; digital coloring; concept art for games; cartoon and realistic drawing.
Children Book Illustrator (Head of Department) at Good Luck Publishers/Vidyarthi Prakashan Ltd
May 1, 2012 - August 31, 2021
Illustrated and colored children’s storybooks, including designing book covers and page layouts. Developed concept art for gaming. Created realistic, cartoon, and stylized drawings using both manual and digital coloring methods. Drew characters for animation and led the illustration team.
Children's Book Illustrator (HOD) at Good Luck Publishers / Vidyarthi Prakashan Ltd
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2021
Story book illustration, drawing and coloring; book cover design and page layout; concept art for gaming; realistic and stylized drawing for children's books; manual and digital coloring; team leadership.
Children Book Illustrator (HOD) at Good Luck Publishers / Vidya Prakashan Ltd
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2021
Story book illustration drawing and coloring (children books); book cover design and page layout; concept art for gaming; realistic and cartoon and stylised drawing with manual and digital coloring; character drawing for animation; team leading.
Illustrator (Head of Department) at Good Luck Publishers / Vidyaarti Prakashan Ltd
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2021
Children's book illustration, coloring, book cover design, page layout, concept art for games, and mentoring for a team. Includes both realistic and cartoon styles and manual/digital coloring.
Head of Department / Illustrator at Good Luck Publishers / Vidyarthi Prakashan Ltd
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2021
Storybook illustration and coloring; book cover design and page layout; concept art for gaming; realistic and cartoon stylized drawing; leading teams.
Illustrator at BONMOT
April 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012
Illustrated and colored storybooks by creating character drawings and handling both digital and manual coloring.
Illustrator at Bonmot (Kolkata, West Bengal)
April 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
Story book illustration drawing and coloring; character drawing and digital coloring; manual coloring; character design for animation.
Illustrator at BON MOT (Kolkata, West Bengal)
April 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
Storybook illustration drawing and coloring; character drawing for animation; manual and digital coloring.
Illustrator at Cairo Scio Media
March 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011
Illustrated books with realistic sketches and stylish cartoon drawings. Performed manual and digital coloring and drew characters for animation.
Illustrator at Cordva Publication
July 1, 2007 - February 28, 2010
Created background art and page designs and sketched realistic and stylish cartoons. Performed manual and digital coloring and drew characters for animation.
Illustrator at Cordva Publications (Delhi)
July 1, 2007 - February 1, 2010
Book illustration drawing and coloring; character drawing for animation; manual and digital coloring.
Illustrator at Cordva Publication (Delhi)
July 1, 2007 - February 1, 2010
Background art and page design; character drawing for animation; manual and digital coloring.
Illustrator at Vagit y Art Studio
May 1, 2005 - March 1, 2007
Story book illustration, manual and digital coloring, character drawing for animation, storyboard drawing for animation and game-art concepts.
Illustrator at Vagity Art Studio
May 1, 2005 - March 1, 2007
Storybook illustration drawing and coloring; character drawing and digital coloring; manual and digital coloring; cartoon and realistic drawing.
Main Artist at Abhanth
October 1, 2004 - April 30, 2005
Led a team and managed art direction for large-scale paintings (50ft x 30ft), including drawings and coloring.
Main Artist
October 1, 2004 - April 1, 2005
Team lead and art direction; large paintings and coloring projects; created visual assets for print and digital media.
Main Artist at Ananth Main Artist
October 1, 2004 - April 1, 2005
Team lead art direction; large-scale painting; drawing and coloring.
Main Artist at A Bhanth Main Artist
October 1, 2004 - April 1, 2005
Team lead and art direction; large-scale painting and drawing with color, overseeing visual style and production.
Main Artist at Abhant Main Artist
October 1, 2004 - April 1, 2005
Team lead and art direction; large-scale paintings and drawings; manual and digital coloring.

Education

BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) at Rabindra Bharati University / Indian College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
12th Standard at West Bengal Board
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
10th Standard at West Bengal Board
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rabindra Bharati University (Indian College of Art)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Higher Secondary Education (12th) at Kolkata, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Secondary School Certificate (10th) at West Bengal Board
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rabindra Bharati University (Indian College of Art)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
12th Standard at Kolkata, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
10th Standard at West Bengal Board, Kolkata, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) at Rabindra Bharati University, Indian College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
12th Standard at West Bengal Board
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
10th Standard at West Bengal Board
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rabindra Bharati University (Indian College of Art)
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026
12th Class at West Bengal Board
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
10th Class at West Bengal Board
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rabindra Bharati University (Indian College of Art)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Twelve Class at West Bengal Board
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
10 Class at West Bengal Board
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2026

Qualifications

BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
12th Standard
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
10th Standard
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Best Water Colour Award
January 1, 2005 - December 28, 2025
Best Painting Award (Collage Annual Exhibition)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Best Water Colour Award
January 1, 2005 - December 28, 2025
Best Painting Award (Collage Annual Exhibition)
January 1, 2004 - December 28, 2025
Watercolor Award (Best Watercolor, Bongao Charukala Exhibition Competition)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Best Painting Award (College Annual Exhibition)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Camlin Award (Best Painting, Kolkata)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

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