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Hi, I’m Kavya Swaminathan, a production assistant and FX artist with over two years of experience in VFX and animation pipelines. I’ve contributed to more than nine film projects, including international productions, and I’m passionate about creative collaboration and on-time delivery.
I focus on growing my knowledge, building a long-term production career, and supporting cross-functional teams from pre-production through post to ensure high-quality results. I thrive on organizing schedules, tracking progress, and turning creative ideas into actionable plans.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Production Assistant at Kingbee Animation
January 1, 2026 - PresentJunior Producer at 4710 Productions
August 1, 2025 - PresentStudent Advisor at Bournemouth University
November 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024VFX Artist at Phantom FX
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Junior Producer - Production Assistant at 4710 Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Managed shot progress, liaised with producers, and contributed directly to animation. Coordinated production tasks and targets with the Director to ensure timely delivery of shots. Arranged and documented briefs for pre-production research, shared creative inputs, kept clear notes and updates, tracked shot status, and managed reviews in SynchSketch. Independently managed daily scheduling, bidding, and prioritization for multiple artists and teams. Coordinated from pre-production to post-production, keeping stakeholders aligned and dependencies on schedule. Recorded action meeting notes and prepared reports for outsourcing and deliverables. Implemented new workflows and asset naming conventions to improve asset organization and speed up reviews.
Production Assistant at King Bee Animation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Managed shot progress, liaised with producers, and coordinated production tasks and targets with the Director to ensure timely delivery of shots. Organized pre-production briefs, documented notes, supported reviews using SynchSketch, maintained asset tracking and scheduling, and assisted in cross-team collaboration to meet project milestones.
FX Artist / Production Coordinator at FX Studio
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Tracked assets and reviews for ShotGrid, supported real-time FX work, and integrated FX into game production pipelines. Contributed to multiple film projects and provided coordination support across production teams.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2025 - PresentSelf-managed design projects, oversaw budgets and contracts, coordinated with external freelancers to meet client goals. Delivered design services across various media including branding and presentation assets.
Education
Master of Arts in Digital Effects at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Bachelor of Vocational in 3D Animation at Loyola College, India
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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