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swagat j

@swagatj

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Experienced Senior Artist in animation and VFX industry.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and innovation, where I can leverage my skills in lighting and VFX to contribute to exciting projects.

As a Senior Artist with extensive experience in the animation and VFX industry, I have honed my skills in lighting and visual effects, contributing to high-profile projects such as 'Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. My leadership abilities allow me to manage end-to-end project lifecycles while ensuring client satisfaction through creative design and technical expertise.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project goals with business objectives, utilizing industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya and Adobe Creative Suite. My commitment to staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies has enabled me to enhance post-production processes effectively. I am passionate about mentoring teams and optimizing workflows to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Artist

Current

Paraa Studios Pvt Ltd

May 2025 - Present (2 months)

Managed end-to-end project lifecycles and contributed to establishing the pipeline. Played a pivotal role in the creative design team, acquiring relevant expertise to build the team.

Project Management Pipeline Development Creative Team Building Market Research

Senior Artist

Bay81 Studio Pvt Ltd

Dec 2023 - Mar 2024 (3 months)

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to outline project requirements and set goals aligned with business objectives. Responsible for 3D lighting and shading of automotive models for stills and videos, delivering mesmerizing outputs in various lighting environments.

Creative Direction CG Assets

Key Artist

Technicolor India

Sep 2022 - Jul 2023 (10 months)

Handled different movie sequences, creating and finalizing light rigs approved by the VFX Supervisor. Supervised creative teams to achieve 100% client satisfaction.

Rigging Asset Lighting

Senior TD

DNEG (Double Negative)

Feb 2018 - Aug 2022 (4 years 6 months)

Collaborated with Product Designers and VFX Supervisors to understand creative vision and requirements for shots. Utilized industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Katana, and Houdini to create realistic lighting setups.

Autodesk Maya Katana Houdini Lighting Setup VFX Design Vision

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics

Diploma, 3D Animation and Visual Effects

Grade: Grade A

Completed a diploma in 3D animation and visual effects, achieving a Grade A. Gained comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in animation and VFX production.