Hi, I'm Sowmith Vatsavai, a passionate 3D animator and educator with experience in character animation, motion capture, and virtual production. I love creating engaging animations for gaming, e-learning, and entertainment, and collaborating with diverse, global teams to bring stories to life. I'm also dedicated to sharing my knowledge through teaching young learners the core concepts of 2D and 3D animation, helping nurture the next generation of creators. When I'm not animating, I enjoy exploring innovative tools and techniques to push the boundaries of digital art.

Smith Vatsa

Hi, I'm Sowmith Vatsavai, a passionate 3D animator and educator with experience in character animation, motion capture, and virtual production. I love creating engaging animations for gaming, e-learning, and entertainment, and collaborating with diverse, global teams to bring stories to life. I'm also dedicated to sharing my knowledge through teaching young learners the core concepts of 2D and 3D animation, helping nurture the next generation of creators. When I'm not animating, I enjoy exploring innovative tools and techniques to push the boundaries of digital art.

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Hi, I’m Sowmith Vatsavai, a passionate 3D animator and educator with experience in character animation, motion capture, and virtual production. I love creating engaging animations for gaming, e-learning, and entertainment, and collaborating with diverse, global teams to bring stories to life.

I’m also dedicated to sharing my knowledge through teaching young learners the core concepts of 2D and 3D animation, helping nurture the next generation of creators. When I’m not animating, I enjoy exploring innovative tools and techniques to push the boundaries of digital art.

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Language

Hindi
Fluent
Telugu
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Animator [Contract] at Salvavidas Training Agency (YouTube)
May 1, 2025 - Present
Animating characters and action shots for the sci-fi YouTube series 'LUNAR 5' using Autodesk Maya and AI. Collaborating remotely with a global team in a virtual production pipeline. Reviewing and providing feedback on peer animation shots to ensure consistency and high quality.
Camp Instructor [Summer] at iDTech Camps (Education)
May 23, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Instructed students aged 10–17 in 2D and 3D animation, including 3D modeling, sculpting, and 3D printing. Taught core animation principles such as key framing, squash and stretch, timing, posing, and character design. Managed classroom technology, assisted with project development, and supported an inclusive learning environment.
3D Animator at Proyuga Advanced Technologies (VR Gaming)
August 1, 2022 - March 29, 2023
Created expressive full-body animations for iB Cricket using Maya, MotionBuilder, and Unity. Captured and refined motion capture data with Xsens MVN Animate and MotionBuilder to increase realism. Combined keyframe and motion capture workflows to animate characters, props, and motion graphics effectively.
3D Animation & Modeling Artist at Rankpedia Pvt Ltd (E-Learning Startup)
December 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Developed high-quality educational animations and 3D assets. Incorporated 2D elements and visual effects using Adobe After Effects to increase student engagement. Collaborated cross-departmentally to align deliverables with curriculum goals.
3D Generalist & Social Media Manager at Ananta Ananda (Mental Health Non-Profit)
July 28, 2021 - November 29, 2022
Served dual roles as 3D Generalist and Social Media Manager; modeled, rigged, and animated the NGO mascot 'Aum' using Maya and Adobe After Effects. Created educational posts and animated snippets to boost online presence and awareness on mental health topics.
Assistant System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services
November 26, 2016 - November 15, 2019
Developed integration tools in agile settings to improve team efficiency and problem-solving. Engineered middleware applications using IBM Integration Designer (Java) for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, ensuring seamless integration and robust system performance.

Education

Master of Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Diploma in Animation & VFX at Annapurna College of Film & Media
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Master of Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Diploma in Animation & VFX at Annapurna College of Film & Media
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

CRLA Level 1 Internationally Certified Mentor
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified by American Red Cross
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2026
CRLA Level 1 Certified Mentor
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified (American Red Cross)
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Best Stop Motion Animation – Arena Animation Competition
January 1, 2019 - August 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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