Ashish Sharma

• Leveraged years of experience as an FX Lead to design high-quality, cinematic reels blending VFX artistry with sharp storytelling and cultural relevance.
• Acted as both visionary and executor, leading the ideation, production, and publishing of content that amassed over 435K+ views and 21K+ interactions in just 30 days.
• Reached over 256K+ accounts organically, with 98% non-follower reach, highlighting strong viral traction and audience connection.
• Produced over 190+ content pieces, maintaining consistent narrative tone, visual language, and audience engagement.
• Strategized, directed, and edited all content end-to-end demonstrating creative leadership, project ownership, and audience-centric design thinking.
• Applied FX pipeline expertise to social content, ensuring high visual standards while working independently under tight timelines.
• Scaled brand growth through experimentation, analytics, and a deep understanding of viewer psychology and trends.
• Built a brand identity focused on relatability, middle-class storytelling, and pop culture positioning it for high shareability.

As a Visual Effects (VFX) Lead, I have the privilege of leading and mentoring a talented team of 19 VFX artists in the creation of stunning visual effects for both movies and TV shows. My role is to ensure the seamless execution of complex VFX projects by combining my creative and technical expertise with strong leadership skills. I work closely with the show producer to prepare detailed schedules and mandays, making sure that every project is delivered smoothly and on time.

I use a variety of industry-standard software, including Photoshop, After Effects, Nuke, Maya, Houdini, Gaffer, and Unreal Engine, to ensure the visual effects are of the highest quality. Beyond production, I maintain frequent communication across departments to resolve any issues related to VFX, ensuring smooth integration with other creative elements of the project.

A key part of my job is motivating and guiding my team, ensuring that they consistently give their best throughout the production process. I lead by example, fostering an environment of collaboration and creativity. Additionally, I regularly participate in client calls to address any queries, clarify doubts, and provide updates on our progress, ensuring client satisfaction and alignment with project expectations.

In this role, my focus is on both the technical execution and the leadership required to manage a high-performing team, making sure our work exceeds expectations and contributes to the overall success of the production.

Projects:

• Bad Guys TV Series will be aired on netflix March 2025

• Kapih Game Cinematic

About My Role:

As a Visual Effects Artist with experience in creating stunning visuals for both movies and TV shows, I specialize in bringing creative concepts to life using industry-leading software. Over the past 4 years, I've served as a second-line lead, overseeing key aspects of the VFX process while collaborating closely with a talented team to ensure the highest quality visual effects.

I utilize tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, Nuke, Maya, Houdini, and Real Flow to create intricate computer-generated effects and simulations. From designing mock-ups to fixing animation problems, I am responsible for refining every detail to ensure flawless final visuals. My role also includes working with the motion capture department to collect and apply data for specific characters, ensuring accurate representation of movement and emotion.

In addition to applying technical expertise, I conduct thorough research to ensure that the animations, movements, and events I create align with real-world physics and behaviors. This research allows me to develop realistic simulations, whether it's smoke, debris, magical dust, or explosions, all while ensuring that the effects match the emotional depth and movement of the characters.

Ultimately, my role is to blend creativity with technical proficiency to produce VFX that enhances the storytelling, making the impossible seem real on screen.

Projects:

• Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight

Duration: Jan 2020 - 2022

Client: DreamWorks Animation

• FFS: (Fast and Furious Spy Racers)-

Duration: Jan 2019 - March 2020

Client: DreamWorks Animation

• Kung Fu Village

Duration: May 2018 – Jan 2019

Client: DreamWorks Animation

Projects:

• Space Racers

Client: NASA Educational series

Duration: Maya 2013 – January 2014

• Sherriff Callie

Client: Disney

Duration: January 2014 – May 2014

• Matt Hatter

Client: Platinum Pictures

Duration: May 2014 – January 2015

• Lego Scooby

Client: Warner Bros

Duration: January 2015 to May 2016

• SHS (Shimmer and shine)-

Client: Nickelodeon

Duration: May 2016 to May 2018

Project:

Dracula

Client: Film Maker in Chennai

Duration: May 2012 – May 2013