Hi, I’m Maithili M. Sathe, an Architect and Storyboard Artist who loves blending design and storytelling to bring ideas to life. I run a design practice, collaborating with clients across film, advertising, and architecture to craft visually compelling concepts, brand identities, and production-ready storyboards. Based in Mumbai, I trained at KRVIA and IAAC, and I’ve led projects from mural commissions to concept decks for campaigns and films. I value clear communication, iterative feedback, and hands-on craft—from hand-drawn sketches to Procreate and digital work—driving projects from ideation to on-site execution.

Maithili M. Sathe

Hi, I’m Maithili M. Sathe, an Architect and Storyboard Artist who loves blending design and storytelling to bring ideas to life. I run a design practice, collaborating with clients across film, advertising, and architecture to craft visually compelling concepts, brand identities, and production-ready storyboards. Based in Mumbai, I trained at KRVIA and IAAC, and I’ve led projects from mural commissions to concept decks for campaigns and films. I value clear communication, iterative feedback, and hands-on craft—from hand-drawn sketches to Procreate and digital work—driving projects from ideation to on-site execution.

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Hi, I’m Maithili M. Sathe, an Architect and Storyboard Artist who loves blending design and storytelling to bring ideas to life. I run a design practice, collaborating with clients across film, advertising, and architecture to craft visually compelling concepts, brand identities, and production-ready storyboards.

Based in Mumbai, I trained at KRVIA and IAAC, and I’ve led projects from mural commissions to concept decks for campaigns and films. I value clear communication, iterative feedback, and hands-on craft—from hand-drawn sketches to Procreate and digital work—driving projects from ideation to on-site execution.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Storyboard Artist & Designer at Excel Entertainment Production (Ground Zero)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Developed production-ready storyboards that contributed to the execution of Ground Zero. Coordinated closely with the director, action director and production team to develop complex action and VFX sequences. Delivered storyboards within tight timelines.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at RSVP Movies
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Developed production-ready storyboards using screenplay beat sheets tailored for VFX sequences. Coordinated with production team and finalised boards after constructive feedback from the director and VFX team.
Storyboard Artist at Blue Mustang Creations
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Developed concept storyboards for teaser and trailer releases of the film Bucket List. Coordinated with production team to deliver storyboards within timeline.
Storyboard Artist at Punit Balan Studios
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Developed producer-focused pitch decks at the concept stage. Created pitch storyboards for brand placements during the initial phase.
Storyboard Artist at Various Brands (Storyboarding for Advertisements)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Developed concept and production-ready storyboards for multiple brands for advertisements. Hand-sketch concept boards before using Procreate; collaborated with directors and animators to refine sequences.
Storyboard Artist at South Asian Film Festival
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Storyboard work for 5+ short films, including a South Asian Film Festival-nominated piece ‘5ketches’. Sketched the head character’s imagination and contributed to VFX storyboards for post-production; coordinated with the director and animation team.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies (KRVIA), Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Master in Design for Emergent Futures at Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), Spain
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Qualifications

Registered Architect, Council of Architecture (India)
January 1, 2021 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Other