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Gandhi Chejarla

Animation Director, 3D Generalist & Motion Graphics Expert
Hyderabad,TG

Summary

An outstanding performer with proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with a keen understanding of elements of the business. Recognised for inspiring team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Animation Director

Brown Bag Films
Hyderabad, TG
04.2021 - Current

Working from home as Animation Director for Brown Bag Films, Dublin on contract basis on the pay roll of Integra Quadrangle Advisors LLP. Primary responsibilities are reviewing the Layout and Animation passes submitted by outsource studios and provide the feedback, annotations and approvals. Ensuring the quality and performance is consistent through out the series.

Review and direct internal team submissions, rig tests, animation library, in hose shots and shot finalization. Supporting the episodic directors in tech passes, launch notes ensuring the continuity, acting and emotions are well maintained through out the episode and series.

Sr Video Specialist

Boston Consulting India Pvt ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Performed with strategists and consultants to understand needs and provide motion-graphics and 3D assets for AR & VR services.

Sr Team Lead - Animation

Anibrain Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd
Pune, Maharashtra
04.2017 - 05.2019

Led a team of animators for feature films, commercials, series, and gaming projects.
Projects:

  • Bahubali - NETFLIX series
  • From the Earth to the Moon - HBO Series
  • Guild Wars - Game Teaser for Frame Store
  • Benjamin blümchen, The Elephant - VFX Feature Film for FBB (FISH Blowing Bubbles)
  • Crazy Alien - VFX feature Film for Tippet Studios
  • Crazy Frog: Animation Test
  • Show Dogs - VFX feature Film for Lip-sync Studios

Animation Supervisor

Ekaa Animation Studios Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Build and Supervised a team of 15 Animators for 3D Animation TV series and DVD project

3D Production Head

Teamworks Creative Solutions Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2013 - 03.2016
  • Improved operations and provided exceptional client support by resolving creative and technical problems,.
  • Led and mentor 3D team for Architectural, commercial and corporate projects.

ZonalTechnical Head

MAAC, Maya Entertainment Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana
05.2012 - 07.2013
  • Responsible for academic operations, faculty management and recruitment. Training, and deputation. Faculty and student evaluation career development to students. Guest lectures, supporting placement team, conducting workshops and seminars to students

Sr Animator

Crest Animation Studio
Mumbai, Maharashtra
10.2011 - 05.2012
  • Worked as Sr animator for 3D animation feature film Ribbit, Glo-E TV series, Swan princess DVD film.

Animation Supervisor

Fractions and Frames Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana
10.2010 - 07.2011
  • Build and Supervised a team of 25 3D artists, postproduction and animation for 3D Animation TV series

Assistant Animation Supervisor

DQ Entertainment Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana
06.2004 - 09.2010

Led and Supervised various 3D Animation projects.
Projects:

  • Galactic Football III - Alphanim as Animation Supervisor
  • Little Nick - Method Films as Animation Supervisor
  • Casper’s Scare School, Method Films as Animation Supervisor
  • Pinky & Perky - PPC/ CBBC as Animation Supervisor
  • Bernard Bear - BRB International as Team Lead & Supervisor
  • Mickey Mouse ClubHouse - Walt Disney as Sr Animator & Team Lead
  • Winnie the Phoo (Pilot) - Walt Disney as Sr Animator
  • Donkey Ollie - Car Angels as Character Animator
  • Les– Gnoufs - Method Films as Character Animator

Education

Advanced Diploma in Multimedia - Multimeida

Arena Multimedia
Hyderabad
04.1999 - 07.2020

B Com - Commerce

Manonmanium Sundaranar University
Tirunelveli
03.2002 - 01.2004

Skills

    Team & Project Management

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Software

Maya, 3Ds Max & Blender

Zbrush

Substance Painter & Mari

Marvelous Designer

Arnold & Vray render

Unreal Engine & Twinmotion

Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop

After Effects & Premiere

Interests

Table Tennis

Listening to Music

Timeline

Animation Director

Brown Bag Films
04.2021 - Current

Sr Video Specialist

Boston Consulting India Pvt ltd
07.2019 - 04.2021

Sr Team Lead - Animation

Anibrain Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 05.2019

Animation Supervisor

Ekaa Animation Studios Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 04.2017

3D Production Head

Teamworks Creative Solutions Pvt Ltd
09.2013 - 03.2016

ZonalTechnical Head

MAAC, Maya Entertainment Ltd
05.2012 - 07.2013

Sr Animator

Crest Animation Studio
10.2011 - 05.2012

Animation Supervisor

Fractions and Frames Pvt Ltd
10.2010 - 07.2011

Assistant Animation Supervisor

DQ Entertainment Ltd
06.2004 - 09.2010

B Com - Commerce

Manonmanium Sundaranar University
03.2002 - 01.2004

Advanced Diploma in Multimedia - Multimeida

Arena Multimedia
04.1999 - 07.2020
Gandhi ChejarlaAnimation Director, 3D Generalist & Motion Graphics Expert