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I am a game artist with over 15 years of experience in mobile gaming, illustration, and branding. I have led art teams, designed characters, UI, and game assets across multiple studios and freelance projects, bringing creative solutions from concept to production. I enjoy tackling challenging briefs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver visually compelling experiences. I thrive in agile environments, mentoring associates, and sourcing art assets with external partners. My passion lies in creating engaging visuals for players and brands, while continually learning new tools and techniques to stay ahead in the industry.…I am a game artist with over 15 years of experience in mobile gaming, illustration, and branding. I have led art teams, designed characters, UI, and game assets across multiple studios and freelance projects, bringing creative solutions from concept to production. I enjoy tackling challenging briefs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver visually compelling experiences. I thrive in agile environments, mentoring associates, and sourcing art assets with external partners. My passion lies in creating engaging visuals for players and brands, while continually learning new tools and techniques to stay ahead in the industry.

Varad Shevade

Illustrator, Character Designer, Concept Artist, +1

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I am a game artist with over 15 years of experience in mobile gaming, illustration, and branding. I have led art teams, designed characters, UI, and game assets across multiple studios and freelance projects, bringing creative solutions from concept to production. I enjoy tackling challenging briefs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver visually compelling experiences. I thrive in agile environments, mentoring associates, and sourcing art assets with external partners. My passion lies in creating engaging visuals for players and brands, while continually learning new tools and techniques to stay ahead in the industry.…I am a game artist with over 15 years of experience in mobile gaming, illustration, and branding. I have led art teams, designed characters, UI, and game assets across multiple studios and freelance projects, bringing creative solutions from concept to production. I enjoy tackling challenging briefs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver visually compelling experiences. I thrive in agile environments, mentoring associates, and sourcing art assets with external partners. My passion lies in creating engaging visuals for players and brands, while continually learning new tools and techniques to stay ahead in the industry.

Available to hire

I am a game artist with over 15 years of experience in mobile gaming, illustration, and branding. I have led art teams, designed characters, UI, and game assets across multiple studios and freelance projects, bringing creative solutions from concept to production. I enjoy tackling challenging briefs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver visually compelling experiences.
I thrive in agile environments, mentoring associates, and sourcing art assets with external partners. My passion lies in creating engaging visuals for players and brands, while continually learning new tools and techniques to stay ahead in the industry.

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Language

English

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Hindi

Advanced

Marathi (Marāṭhī)

Advanced

Work Experience

Character Designer & Concept Artist at Phoebus Creations Media Pvt. Ltd.

October 1, 2007 - September 1, 2010

Created character designs and concept art for animation projects; contributed to post-production artwork for Dashavatar, Gul E Bakavali, Adventures of King Vikram, and other animation pitches. Collaborated with production teams to deliver visuals for multiple features and series.

Creative Lead at Accrescent Infotech Pvt. Ltd.

September 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011

Led branding, illustration, and animation projects; developed campaigns and assets for Cipla Respiratory and other product lines; produced publicity illustrations for pharmaceutical campaigns.

Lead Character Designer & Concept Artist at Toonz Era Studios Pvt. Ltd.

April 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012

Led character design and concept art for animation series; contributed to concept art for games and web-based projects; collaborated with production teams to ensure cohesive visual direction.

Lead Character Designer & Concept Artist at Aroha Media Pvt. Ltd.

May 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014

Led character design and concept art for mobile games and animation projects; contributed to branding and promotional artwork for various campaigns.

Lead Artist at June Gaming Pvt. Ltd.

April 1, 2015 - May 1, 2017

Created game art and UI design for mobile titles including Pac-Man; contributed to Tower Conquest and other projects, designing characters, backgrounds, and UI assets.

Senior Lead Game Artist at June Gaming Pvt. Ltd.

May 1, 2017 - July 1, 2023

Led game art for multiple titles; produced assets for Pac-Man HTML, Tower Conquest Metaverse Edition, Oggy and the Cockroaches Run, and other productions; contributed to pitches and production pipelines.

Concept Artist at Self Employed Freelancer

August 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025

Provided concept art and illustrations for Setu Advertising; worked with clients like Ranka Jewellers, Chitale Bandhu, Legacy Lifespace; created character art for animation pre-production and branding projects.

Concept Artist at Globalstep Pvt. Ltd. Pune

March 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Monopoly Go: Created game art, UI art, and promotional art; Stumble Guys: UI art; Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem promotional art for mobile titles.