I'm a passionate 3D Artist with over 4.5 years of experience specializing in character art and technical problem-solving. I strive for excellence in both creative and technical execution, actively seeking feedback from Leads and Creative Directors to ensure my work aligns with the overall project vision. I enjoy balancing artistic ambition with production constraints while keeping assets optimized and up to date. I take initiative in improving workflows, proposing creative solutions to technical challenges, and contributing to R&D efforts. My hands-on experience in anatomy and sculpting in high-end film productions fuels my curiosity, and my goal is to contribute to a collaborative and creative atmosphere while continuously pushing the quality of the work forward.

Thaarini Nagarajan

I'm a passionate 3D Artist with over 4.5 years of experience specializing in character art and technical problem-solving. I strive for excellence in both creative and technical execution, actively seeking feedback from Leads and Creative Directors to ensure my work aligns with the overall project vision. I enjoy balancing artistic ambition with production constraints while keeping assets optimized and up to date. I take initiative in improving workflows, proposing creative solutions to technical challenges, and contributing to R&D efforts. My hands-on experience in anatomy and sculpting in high-end film productions fuels my curiosity, and my goal is to contribute to a collaborative and creative atmosphere while continuously pushing the quality of the work forward.

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I’m a passionate 3D Artist with over 4.5 years of experience specializing in character art and technical problem-solving. I strive for excellence in both creative and technical execution, actively seeking feedback from Leads and Creative Directors to ensure my work aligns with the overall project vision. I enjoy balancing artistic ambition with production constraints while keeping assets optimized and up to date.

I take initiative in improving workflows, proposing creative solutions to technical challenges, and contributing to R&D efforts. My hands-on experience in anatomy and sculpting in high-end film productions fuels my curiosity, and my goal is to contribute to a collaborative and creative atmosphere while continuously pushing the quality of the work forward.

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Language

English
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced

Work Experience

Shot Sculpt Artist (CFX) at Dneg
January 1, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Created and delivered better character and assets, focusing on Sculpting and R&D for high-end film and episodic productions. Collaborated with Production Coordinators, Supervisors, and Pipeline TDs to understand goals and deadlines. Participated in dailies and cross-site calls, adapting work based on feedback. Maintained task tracking through ShotGrid and Jira. Acted as Active Lead for two shows, managing artists, assigning tasks, and planning with supervisors. Conducted R&D for new assets to meet creative requirements from various departments. Worked closely with Lighting, Rigging, and FX teams to ensure pipeline compatibility. Supported data handovers, version management, and render submissions. Provided informal support and onboarding assistance to junior artists and liaised frequently with production coordinators.
3D Modelling Artist at Mpc
January 1, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Created high-quality 3D assets including props, environments, and characters with a focus on modeling, UV mapping, and detailed displacement maps for hero assets used in TV, film, and commercials. Collaborated closely with production teams to align asset creation with project goals and deadlines. Maintained task tracking using ShotGrid and provided technical insight on asset dependencies. Coordinated with Production Coordinators, Leads, and Supervisors to understand project priorities and flagged pipeline and system issues using Jira.

Education

Diploma at Yellow tree Academy
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Bharathiyar university
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

Diploma in Character Design
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet