Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Behance
Awards
Notable Links
Software
Interests
Timeline
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Bala Sutar

Bala Sutar

Senior Concept artist
Bengaluru

Summary

Concept Artist | Visual Development | VR Game Artist

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Advanced Artist

Light & Wonder
07.2024 - Current
  • Specialize in creating slot game art, utilizing AI pipelines and motion graphics to enhance game visuals
  • Lead the development of innovative game art assets, ensuring high-quality visual designs for advanced gaming experiences
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize game aesthetics and integrate cutting-edge technologies

Co-Founder | Art Director

Lokas Interactive (VR Gaming)
03.2023 - Current
  • Drive visual excellence in VR games, focusing on concept development and immersive design
  • Lead visual direction for 'BeatHit,' a fitness app integrating boxing and shooting elements

Senior Concept Artist / Visual Development

Zebu Animation
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed animation pre-production, character design, color scripting, and background art

Principal Concept Artist

Big Viking Games
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered high-quality game concepts, pre-visualizations, splash screens, mood boards, style guides, and UI designs
  • Key Project: 'Yo Life' - Meta Virtual World Game

Senior 2D/3D Game Artist

Games24x7
05.2019 - 09.2020
  • Created game concepts, splash screens, mood boards, and style guides for casino games
  • Key Project: 'Pet Heaven' - Bubble Shooter Game

Lead Artist

Self-Employed/Freelancer
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Handled the complete art pipeline, including 3D modeling and UI design
  • Key Projects: 'Teen Patti' - Bubble Shooter Game, 'Run Totti Run' - Visual Development Artist

Senior 2D/3D Game Artist

Hike.in
03.2013 - 01.2018
  • Specialized in character design, sticker design, 3D face filters, and AR effects
  • Worked with a prototyping team on projects reaching millions of users
  • Key Projects:
  • 'Dadi vs Jellies' - Shooter Game (Game of the Year 2014, Nasscom GDC India, 1M users)
  • 'Shiva the Time Bender' - Platform Runner Game (Featured in 100 countries, 1M users)

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Illustration and Traditional Painting

Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya
01.2004 - 1 2009

Skills

Visual art creation

Acrylic painting

Teamwork and cooperation

Photographic editing

Texture painting

concept art

Digital illustration

Visual storytelling

Concept development

2D design

3D design

Behance

balasart

Awards

GAFX Bangalore - 1st Prize Winner, 2017-2018, Recognized at India's largest annual event for Games, Animation, and Visual Effects, hosted by the Government of Karnataka. Won first prize in the digital painting competition (professional category).

Notable Links

  • BeatHit
  • Zebu Animation
  • Big Viking Games
  • Pet Paradise Game
  • Run Totti Run Artwork

Software

Photoshop

Blender

Procreate

Substance painter

Unity

Interests

Playing guitar

Timeline

Senior Advanced Artist

Light & Wonder
07.2024 - Current

Co-Founder | Art Director

Lokas Interactive (VR Gaming)
03.2023 - Current

Senior Concept Artist / Visual Development

Zebu Animation
07.2022 - 04.2023

Principal Concept Artist

Big Viking Games
09.2021 - 05.2022

Senior 2D/3D Game Artist

Games24x7
05.2019 - 09.2020

Lead Artist

Self-Employed/Freelancer
04.2018 - 05.2019

Senior 2D/3D Game Artist

Hike.in
03.2013 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Illustration and Traditional Painting

Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya
01.2004 - 1 2009
Bala SutarSenior Concept artist