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kotha venkatesh

@kothavenkatesh

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Experienced 3D Animator with a passion for immersive storytelling.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic company culture that values creativity and collaboration, where I can leverage my animation expertise to create engaging content and grow professionally.

I am a seasoned 3D Animator with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from JNTU. Over the years, I have honed my skills in keyframe animation and motion capture techniques using industry-standard software like Maya and Blender. My dedication to creating high-quality, realistic animations has been recognized in the industry, particularly for my contributions to AAA console titles and future films. I take pride in my ability to adapt to various animation styles and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring that every project I work on meets the highest standards of quality.

Throughout my career, I have led animation teams, overseeing character, prop, and rig animations while ensuring consistency in style and performance. My experience spans several prestigious companies, where I have developed animations for a range of projects, including educational content, films, and video games. I am committed to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends, which I believe is essential for delivering exceptional animations that enhance user experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

3D Lead Animator

Current

Flyerssoft

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Created high-quality animations, cleaned and retargeted mocap data onto 3D characters, blending with key frame animation for smooth results. Led the animation team, overseeing character, prop, and rig animations while ensuring style, performance, and gameplay consistency in Blender.

Keyframe Animation Blender AI Tools Team Leadership

3D Senior Game Animator

Altworld

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Created high-quality keyframe and mocap-driven realistic animations for cinematics and gameplay, resulting in immersive gaming experiences. Collaborated with the Animation Lead to deliver best-in-class products and implemented, tested, and troubleshooted animations in-game at high quality and expected functionality.

Keyframe Animation Cinematics Troubleshooting Collaboration

3D Senior Animator

Technicolor

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

Developed and executed keyframe, facial, and motion capture animations for fighting games, resulting in visually stunning and realistic gameplay. Collaborated with the art team to create compelling character performances and interactions, utilizing advanced animation techniques to enhance the player experience.

Keyframe Animation Facial Animation Fighting Game Animation Collaboration

Senior Animator

Next Education India p.v.t ltd

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Produced high-quality animations for educational content. Trained and mentored employees to maximize team performance.

Mentoring Quality Assurance

Senior Animator

Digital Puppets Animation Studios

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)

Led a team of animators in the creation of animations for diverse projects.

Team Leadership Project Management Diverse Animation Projects

3D Animator

Element6fx Animation Studios

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)

Managed animation projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Trained and mentored employees to maximize team performance, contributing to the creation of animations for films and TV series.

Animation Project Management Quality Control Mentoring Animation

Junior Animator

DQ Entertainment

Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)

Worked on animations for TV series and games. Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.

Team Collaboration Task Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

JNTU

B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. This foundational degree provided a strong analytical and problem-solving skill set.

Shaft Animation

Training Course, Hi-End Modeling & Animation

Underwent specialized training in Hi-End Modeling & Animation. This course focused on advanced techniques and industry-standard software for animation production.