I am Siddhesh Rajan Gotad, a passionate and experienced artist with over 10 years in the animation and creative production industry. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Art from L.S. Raheja School of Art, and have honed my skills in character designing, storyboarding, illustration, and creative direction. Throughout my career, I've worked on many well-known projects and led teams to produce engaging animated content. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 3D. I thrive in managing projects under pressure and have strong communication and interpersonal skills that help me collaborate effectively with teams and clients alike. My enthusiasm for creativity and dedication to quality have driven my professional growth in the animation sector.

Siddhesh Rajan Gotad

I am Siddhesh Rajan Gotad, a passionate and experienced artist with over 10 years in the animation and creative production industry. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Art from L.S. Raheja School of Art, and have honed my skills in character designing, storyboarding, illustration, and creative direction. Throughout my career, I've worked on many well-known projects and led teams to produce engaging animated content. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 3D. I thrive in managing projects under pressure and have strong communication and interpersonal skills that help me collaborate effectively with teams and clients alike. My enthusiasm for creativity and dedication to quality have driven my professional growth in the animation sector.

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I am Siddhesh Rajan Gotad, a passionate and experienced artist with over 10 years in the animation and creative production industry. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Art from L.S. Raheja School of Art, and have honed my skills in character designing, storyboarding, illustration, and creative direction. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on many well-known projects and led teams to produce engaging animated content.

I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 3D. I thrive in managing projects under pressure and have strong communication and interpersonal skills that help me collaborate effectively with teams and clients alike. My enthusiasm for creativity and dedication to quality have driven my professional growth in the animation sector.

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Language

Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Storyboard Artist at Green Gold Animation & Hi-tech Studio
September 1, 2024 - June 19, 2024
Providing freelance storyboarding services.
Senior Storyboard Artist at GREEN GOLD ANIMATION Pvt. Ltd.
July 4, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Handled storyboarding with animatics for various projects.
Senior Storyboard Artist and Creative Director at COSMOS MAYA Pvt. Ltd.
September 1, 2017 - May 26, 2022
Worked on multiple projects such as Dabbang, Dr Tenali Rama, Titoo movie, Motu Patlu, Shiva, Guddu, Bapu, and Gadget of Ganesha. Led the team for the Motu Patlu Project. Responsibilities included storyboarding and creative direction.
Pre-Production Artist at PAPER BOAT ANIMATION STUDIO
September 1, 2015 - August 30, 2017
Worked on character designing, props, storyboard, background and layout for cartoon series Bandbudh and Budhbak-Zee Q (Seasons 2 and 3). Created stickers for Hike Messenger using Flash and Illustrator. Character designing and background work for WAI Ganga- World Bank project and Lighting up Young Minds- Dharma Life Foundation. Also performed character designing and props for Glucon D-Kraft-Heinz, Flash tracing and coloring for Taste Match – Living Foodz, drawing and coloring with concept art for Kitchen Chronicles Living Foodz, and key frame drawing, coloring and props for Kabuliwala.
Illustration Artist at Jeevandeep Publications, Malad
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2015
Illustration, drawing and coloring of various school books (publications).
Assistant Artist at Under guidance of Artist Charushila Gawade
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Assistant artist to Charushila Gawade.
Freelance Artist at COSMOS MAYA & BYJUS
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Freelance storyboard artist for projects including Little Singham, Jay Viru, Guru Bhole and Gadget of Ganesh.
Freelancer at Green Gold Animation & Hi-tech Studio
September 1, 2024 - Present
Providing freelance services including storyboarding and creative art production to established studios since September 2024.
Senior Storyboard Artist at Green Gold Animation Pvt. Ltd.
August 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Responsible for storyboarding including animatics to support production workflows at Green Gold Animation.
Senior Storyboard Artist and Creative Director at Cosmos Maya Pvt. Ltd.
May 26, 2022 - August 18, 2025
Worked on multiple animation projects such as Dabbang, Dr. Tenali Rama, Titoo movie, Motu Patlu, Shiva, Guddu, Bapu, and Gadget of Ganesha. Led the Motu Patlu project team and contributed to storyboarding and creative direction ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
Pre-Production Artist at Paper Boat Animation Studio
August 30, 2017 - August 18, 2025
Performed character designing, storyboarding, background layout, props design and coloring for various projects including Bandbudh and Budhbak (Zee Q), Hike Messenger stickers, WAI Ganga (World Bank), Lighting up Young Minds, Kraft-Heinz Glucon D, Taste Match, Kitchen Chronicles, and Kabuliwala.
Illustration Artist at Jeevandeep Publications, Malad
August 31, 2015 - August 18, 2025
Illustrated, drew, and colored various school books for publication.
Assistant Artist at Under guidance of Charushila Gawade
December 31, 2011 - August 18, 2025
Assisted and trained under artist Charushila Gawade to develop artistic skills.
Artist at Kalashastra
May 31, 2013 - August 18, 2025
Worked as an artist contributing to projects for Kalashastra.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art Painting at L.S. Raheja School of Art, Bandra
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C) at Dnyansadhana College, Thane
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C) at M.H. High School, Thane
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor of Fine Art Painting at L.S. Raheja School of Art, Bandra
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
H.S.C at Dnyansadhana College, Thane
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
S.S.C at M.H. High School, Thane
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025

Qualifications

State Art Award for 3D
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Camlin Award for Acrylic
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
State Art Award for 3D
January 1, 2009 - August 18, 2025
Camlin Award for Acrylic
January 1, 2011 - August 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization
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