Hi I'm Yamini, I'm an Environmental Concept Artist & Background Illustrator with experience in 2D animation, specializing in atmospheric environments, stylized landscapes, and production-ready background art. Skilled in translating visual concepts into detailed scenes for games and animation, with an understanding of composition, lighting, and world-building that supports both narrative and animation pipelines.

Yamini Sonwani

Hi I'm Yamini, I'm an Environmental Concept Artist & Background Illustrator with experience in 2D animation, specializing in atmospheric environments, stylized landscapes, and production-ready background art. Skilled in translating visual concepts into detailed scenes for games and animation, with an understanding of composition, lighting, and world-building that supports both narrative and animation pipelines.

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Hi I’m Yamini, I’m an Environmental Concept Artist & Background Illustrator with experience in 2D animation, specializing in atmospheric environments, stylized landscapes, and production-ready background art.

Skilled in translating visual concepts into detailed scenes for games and animation, with an understanding of composition, lighting, and world-building that supports both narrative and animation pipelines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance 2D Animator at Freelance (Self-Employed)
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Collaborated with multiple companies to design visually compelling 2D/3D backgrounds and animations. Managed projects independently from concept to final delivery while meeting deadlines.
Background Illustrator at Studio APA
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Created detailed background designs and environments for animation; contributed to visual mood, pacing, and style development; collaborated with a team to ensure timely delivery.
2D Animator at Entangle Studio
February 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Created 2D animations and visually compelling scenes; collaborated on style development and ensured alignment with project timelines.
Lead Artist & Animator at Robot Artworks
July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Led art and animation for projects; collaborated with Studio APA as a background and keyframe and character artist, creating detailed environments and expressive key poses; designed hand-drawn frame-by-frame animations and richly illustrated backgrounds; supervised and guided a team of artists through production stages to ensure creative consistency and timely delivery.

Education

BSc in 3D Animation and VFX at AAFT University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education