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Hi, I’m Karthikaraj, a passionate and experienced digital animator and AI artist specializing in 2D and 3D animation. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in preproduction, concept design, and animation supervision while working on various exciting projects across India, Malaysia, and internationally. I love merging creativity with technology to bring stories and characters to life.
With extensive experience working as a senior animator, creative director, and trainer, I continuously strive to enhance my knowledge and skills in animation and AI artistry. I’m enthusiastic about sharing my expertise in Toon Boom Harmony and concept art, aiming to create compelling and quality animations that inspire and engage audiences.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced
Work Experience
Preproduction & Concept Supervisor, 2D Digital Senior Animator, Supervisor at Amrita University, MAMAT Project
May 1, 2023 - June 5, 2024Oversaw preproduction and conceptual aspects while supervising 2D digital animation processes for the project, ensuring high-quality outputs.
2D Digital Senior Animator, Supervisor, Preproduction & Concept Artist, Technical & Trainer Toonboom Harmony at Toonz Animation Entertainment
November 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023Supervised animation teams and provided training on Toon Boom Harmony software, contributed to preproduction and concept art development.
Creative Director, 2D Digital Animation, Traditional Animation, Preproduction, Concept Artist at Lumicel Technologies
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018Directed creative animation projects, managed traditional and digital animation processes and developed preproduction concepts.
Creative Director, 2D Digital Animation, Traditional Animation(Japan), Preproduction, Concept Artist, Comic Artist, White Board Animation & Explainer Video Maker at Zyka Anime Studio
September 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017Led creative direction with a focus on traditional Japanese and digital animation, developed comics, whiteboard animations, and explainer videos.
2D Digital Animation, Preproduction & Concept Artist at KRU Studios SDN BHD
May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016Contributed to 2D digital animation projects including preproduction and concept art development.
2D Digital Animation, Technical Supervisor, Preproduction & Concept Artist at Aisthis Media Creation
June 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014Led technical supervision and preproduction design of 2D digital animation content.
2D Digital Animation, Technical Supervisor, Preproduction & Concept Artist at Pix’n Media
October 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012Provided technical supervision and preproduction concept art for 2D digital animation projects.
2D Digital Animation, Technical Supervisor, Preproduction & Concept Artist at Accel Animation Studio
June 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011Supervised technical and creative aspects of 2D digital animation and concept art during preproduction.
2D Digital Animation, Technical Supervisor, Preproduction & Concept Artist at Toonz Animation Entertainment
January 1, 2002 - June 1, 2011Managed technical supervision and concept art production for various 2D digital animation projects.
Art Teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode, Mannuthy Agriculture University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001Provided art teaching and instruction.
Preproduction & concept Supervisor
2D Digital Senior Animator, Supervisor at Amrita University, MAMAT Project
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024Supervising preproduction and concept phases as well as senior animation for 2D digital projects, overseeing workflows and ensuring quality standards.
2D Digital Senior Animator, Supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist, Technical & Trainer Toon Boom Harmony at Toonz Animation Entertainment, Technopark, Trivandrum
November 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023Leading animation teams, supervising 2D digital animation projects, contributing to preproduction and concept art, and training staff on Toon Boom Harmony software.
Creative Director, 2D Digital Animation, Traditional Animation, Preproduction, Concept artist at Lumicel Technologies, Phase 3 Technopark, Trivandrum
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018Directed creative aspects of 2D digital and traditional animation, prepared concepts and preproduction materials contributing to project success.
Creative Director, 2D Digital Animation, Traditional Animation (Japan), Preproduction, Concept artist, Comic Artist, White Board animation & Explainer Video Maker at Zyka Anime Studio, Technopark, Trivandrum
September 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017Managed creative direction for various 2D and traditional animation projects, created comics, whiteboard animations and explainer videos.
2D Digital Animation, Preproduction & concept artist at KRU Studios SDN BHD, Selangor, Malaysia
May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016Contributed as a 2D digital animator and concept artist, supporting preproduction phases in animation projects.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Aisthis Media Creation, Technopark, Trivandrum
June 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014Supervised technical execution of 2D digital animation projects, contributed concept art and preproduction planning.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Pix’n Media, Technopark, Trivandrum
October 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012Technical supervision and creative support in 2D animation projects, focusing on concept and preproduction work.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Accel Animation Studio, Technopark
June 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011Led technical supervision for digital animation, supporting preproduction and concept phases.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Toonz Animation Entertainment, Technopark
January 1, 2002 - June 1, 2011Supervised technical aspects of 2D digital animation, contributing to preproduction and concept art over a long term period.
Art Teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode, Mannuthy Agriculture University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001Taught art to students integrating artistic techniques and creative education.
Preproduction & concept Supervisor at Amrita University, MAMAT Project
May 1, 2023 - PresentSupervision of preproduction and concept development, senior 2D digital animation and team leadership responsibilities.
2D Digital Senior Animator, Supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist, Technical & Trainer Toon Boom Harmony at Toonz Animation Entertainment
January 1, 2023 - July 12, 2025Senior animation and supervisory role on 2D digital animation projects, preproduction and concept design, technical training in Toon Boom Harmony.
Creative Director, 2D Digital Animation, Traditional Animation, Preproduction, Concept artist at Lumicel Technologies
November 1, 2018 - July 12, 2025Creative direction and leadership for 2D and traditional animation projects including preproduction and concept art.
Creative Director, 2D Digital Animation, Traditional Animation (Japan), Preproduction, Concept artist, Comic Artist, White Board animation & Explainer Video Maker at Zyka Anime Studio
November 1, 2017 - July 12, 2025Led creative direction and multiple animation techniques, involved with comic art, whiteboard and explainer video creation.
2D Digital Animation, Preproduction & concept artist at KRU Studios SDN BHD
July 1, 2016 - July 12, 2025Working on 2D digital animation, preproduction, and concept art for various projects.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Aisthis Media Creation
April 1, 2014 - July 12, 2025Technical supervision and concept art development in 2D digital animation projects.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Pix’n Media
May 1, 2012 - July 12, 2025Supervised technical aspects and contributed to preproduction and concept art for 2D digital animation.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Accel Animation Studio
October 1, 2011 - July 12, 2025Technical supervision and concept art contributor for digital animation projects.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Toonz Animation Entertainment
June 1, 2011 - July 12, 2025Provided technical supervision and worked on preproduction and concept art for 2D digital animation.
Art Teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode, Mannuthy Agriculture University
December 31, 2001 - July 12, 2025Teaching art at the educational level.
Preproduction & concept Supervisor, 2D Digital Senior Animator, Supervisor at Amrita University, MAMAT Project
May 1, 2023 - PresentLeading preproduction and concept supervision, along with senior animation and supervision for 2D digital projects at Amrita University.
2D Digital Senior Animator, Supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist, Technical&Trainer toonboom harmony at Toonz Animation Entertainment
January 1, 2023 - July 12, 2025Supervised senior 2D digital animation, preproduction, and concept design while providing technical training in Toon Boom Harmony.
Creative Director, 2D Digital Animation, Traditional Animation, Preproduction, Concept artist at Lumicel Technologies
November 1, 2018 - July 12, 2025Directed creative teams for 2D digital and traditional animation projects, overseeing preproduction and concept art development.
Creative Director, 2D Digital Animation, Traditional Animation (Japan), Preproduction, Concept artist, Comic Artist, White Board animation & Explainer Video Maker at Zyka Anime Studio
November 1, 2017 - July 12, 2025Managed creative direction for various animation formats including traditional Japanese animation, comic art, whiteboard, and explainer videos.
2D Digital Animation, Preproduction & concept artist at KRU Studios SDN BHD
July 1, 2016 - July 12, 2025Worked on 2D digital animation projects including preproduction and concept art in Malaysia.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Aisthis Media Creation
April 1, 2014 - July 12, 2025Technical supervision and concept art for digital animation projects.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Pix’n Media
May 1, 2012 - July 12, 2025Provided technical supervision and concept art services for 2D digital animation.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Accel Animation Studio
October 1, 2011 - July 12, 2025Managed technical supervision and contributed to preproduction and concept art for animation projects.
2D Digital Animation, Technical supervisor, Preproduction & concept artist at Toonz Animation Entertainment
June 1, 2011 - July 12, 2025Handled technical supervision along with preproduction and concept art work in animation.
Art Teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode
December 31, 2001 - July 12, 2025Taught art at the school from 1999 to 2001.
Preproduction, Concept Supervisor & Ai artist, 2D Digital Senior Animator, Supervisor at Amrita University, MAMAT Project
May 1, 2023 - PresentResponsible for preproduction, concept supervision, AI artistry, and senior animation. Supervising digital animation projects and ensuring quality and timely delivery.
2D Digital Senior Animator, Supervisor, Preproduction & Concept Artist, Technical & Trainer Toon Boom Harmony at Toonz Animation Entertainment, Technopark, Trivandrum
December 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025Led senior animation and supervision roles with responsibilities for preproduction and concept art. Provided technical training for Toon Boom Harmony software.
Creative Director, 2D Digital Animation, Traditional Animation, Preproduction, Concept Artist at Lumicel Technologies, Phase 3 Technopark, Trivandrum
November 30, 2018 - July 31, 2025Directed creative initiatives in 2D and traditional animation along with preproduction and concept art duties.
Creative Director, 2D Digital Animation, Traditional Animation (Japan), Preproduction, Concept Artist, Comic Artist, White Board Animation & Explainer Video Maker at Zyka Anime Studio, Technopark, Trivandrum
November 30, 2017 - July 31, 2025Oversaw creative direction in digital and traditional animation including concept art, comic art, whiteboard animation, and explainer videos.
2D Digital Animation, Preproduction & Concept Artist at KRU Studios SDN BHD, Selango, Malaysia
July 31, 2016 - July 31, 2025Worked on 2D digital animation projects, preproduction, and concept art.
2D Digital Animation, Technical Supervisor, Preproduction & Concept Artist at Aisthis Media Creation, Technopark, Trivandrum
April 30, 2014 - July 31, 2025Technical supervision and concept art roles within 2D digital animation projects.
2D Digital Animation, Technical Supervisor, Preproduction & Concept Artist at Pix’n Media, Technopark, Trivandrum
May 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025Technical supervision, preproduction and concept art for digital animations.
2D Digital Animation, Technical Supervisor, Preproduction & Concept Artist at Accel Animation Studio, Technopark
October 31, 2011 - July 31, 2025Supervised technical aspects and concept art in digital animation projects.
2D Digital Animation, Technical Supervisor, Preproduction & Concept Artist at Toonz Animation Entertainment, Technopark
June 30, 2011 - July 31, 2025Provided technical supervision and concept art support for digital animation.
Art Teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode Mannuthy Agriculture University
December 31, 2001 - July 31, 2025Taught art classes at the school level.
Education
Pre Degree at Calicut University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999Diploma at Fine and arts
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Pre degree at Calicut university
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999Diploma at Multimedia (Arena Multimedia)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001Pre degree at Calicut University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999Diploma in Fine and arts at Unknown
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Pre degree at Calicut University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999Pre degree at Calicut university
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999Diploma in Multimedia at Arena Multimedia
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001Qualifications
Diploma in Fine and Arts
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Diploma in Fine and Arts
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Diploma in Multimedia
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001Diploma in Fine and arts
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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