Shubham Chouhan

• Coordinate and supervise academic advising activities.
• Monitor and assess results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
• Devise programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty, and students.
• Spearhead technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
• Oversee faculty performance, curriculum implementation, and academic quality assurance, ensuring alignment with Arena’s creative education standards.
• Supervise a growing academic team, providing mentorship, evaluation, and guidance to maintain instructional excellence.
• Introduce structured academic pipelines, including class scheduling systems and student progress tracking tools, for streamlined operations.
• Organize masterclasses, industry guest lectures, and studio visits, bridging the gap between education and professional VFX production culture.
• Achieve measurable improvements in student performance, project quality, and course engagement, reflecting enhanced academic outcomes under new systems.

• Instruct students in Sketching, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Nuke, InDesign, Canva, Dimension, and CorelDRAW, covering both foundational and advanced creative techniques.
• Deliver project-based and production-oriented learning, bridging academic concepts with real-world VFX and design practices.
• Mentor students through short film and portfolio development, with several securing placements in professional studios and design firms.
• Design custom course materials, structured assignments, and reusable production templates, enhancing academic consistency and learning efficiency.
• Cultivate an engaging classroom environment focused on industry relevance, creative problem-solving, and technical mastery across 2D, 3D, and VFX domains.

• Created advanced simulations for fire, smoke, fluids, and destruction using Houdini.
• Developed procedural systems to streamline VFX production pipelines.
• Automated tasks and tools with Python and VEX to improve production efficiency.
• Ensured seamless integration of FX elements with animation, lighting, and compositing.
• Focused on problem solving and creative technical solutions for complex effects.

• Created stunning digital composites through flawless combination of multiple layers.
• Evaluated images and sequences for technical quality and aesthetic integrity prior to final submission.
• Maintained consistency of finished work through careful adjustment of color balance.
• Worked with supervisor to solve complex problems.
• Executed compositing tasks for academic visual effects projects using Nuke and Houdini.
• Integrated CGI with live-action footage to create polished final visuals.
• Translated scientific research into clear, visually engaging representations.
• Delivered high-quality compositing work within strict academic deadlines.
• Applied attention to detail and problem-solving skills throughout post-production.

• Contributed to research projects involving 3D animation, VFX and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
• Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Developed pipeline prototypes for integrating animation tools and plugins.
• Documented test results and research findings for academic reports.
• Supported academic events with technical demonstrations.
• Collaborated on motion capture and simulation testing.

• Created animated assets for web and digital marketing campaigns.
• Designed and prototyped UI layouts for client-facing applications.
• Worked with developers to integrate designs into functional apps.
• Produced branding materials including logos and infographics.
• Conducted UX testing and applied improvements to design flows.

• Created stunning digital composites through flawless combination of multiple layers.
• Evaluated images and sequences for technical quality and aesthetic integrity prior to final submission.
• Balanced 2D elements to create smooth final shots.
• Partnered with director to assess best approaches for requested shots.
• Designed captivating manuals, brochures, and logo animations for advertisements and presentations, effectively conveying key messages to the target audience.
• Utilized videos and photography skills to capture high-quality content for various projects, enhancing the overall visual appeal.
• Edited and color graded footage to achieve desired aesthetic and storytelling objectives.
• Enhanced videos by seamlessly integrating visually stunning effects, elevating the production value and engaging viewers.

• Led compositing for 3D architectural walkthroughs, integrating CGI with live-action elements.
• Utilized Nuke for compositing and Photoshop for texture adjustments and color correction.
• Managed multiple passes (light, reflection, refraction, depth) to achieve photorealistic results.
• Supervised junior compositors, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to project timelines.
• Collaborated with directors and technical teams to meet creative and technical specifications.
• Created stunning digital composites through flawless combination of multiple layers.
• Evaluated images and sequences for technical quality and aesthetic integrity prior to final submission.
• Maintained consistency of finished work through careful adjustment of color balance.
• Brought together composition, light and color, to design professional images.

• Designed motion graphics for stage setups at major music festivals and product launches.
• Developed visual storyboards to conceptualize and plan multimedia installations.
• Collaborated with clients to tailor visual content to specific event themes and branding.
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create and animate graphics and video content.
• Assisted in the execution of 3D projection mapping for immersive event experiences.
• Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
• Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
• Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
• Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.

• Assisted in the development of visual storyboards for film and animation projects.
• Collaborated with directors and writers to translate scripts into visual sequences.
• Conducted research to inform visual style and thematic elements of projects.
• Prepared pre-production materials, including shot lists and visual references.
• Supported the planning and organization of production schedules and logistics.