MOHIT MANOHARAN
Hyderabad
Summary
Senior 3D Experience Artist with over 9 years of expertise in XR and real-time content creation for Fortune 500 companies. Proven ability to merge high-quality film techniques with game-engine efficiency, optimizing workflows from photogrammetry to deployment in Unreal and Unity. Successfully led virtual production and XR stages, delivering high-profile projects such as U.S. Open AR and CES autonomous vehicle, while mentoring teams and enhancing asset scalability through USDZ and GLB formats.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Consultant | 3D Experience Artist
DELOITTE DIGITAL
Hyderabad
09.2017 - Current
- Architected an industry-standard 3D pipeline blending film and game workflows, enabling seamless asset flow from concept to engine implementation.
- Spearheaded Virtual Production for Deloitte University, creating real-time Unreal Engine environments for cinematic XR stages.
- Engineered high-fidelity assets and environments for high-profile projects, including the U.S. Open AR experience and CES VR autonomous vehicle showcase.
- Pioneered the use of Photogrammetry (Reality Capture) to digitize real-world objects for E-commerce, improving visual accuracy and winning new client bids.
- Mentored junior designers and led R&D initiatives on USDZ/GLB formats, increasing team productivity and technical capability.
3D Lead | Art Director
01.2016 - Current
- Led the 3D team in converting a mobile gaming environment to a VR platform, including stadium modeling and UI/UX enhancement.
- Created a realistic VR cabin crew training simulation featuring detailed aircraft interiors and emergency equipment.
- Collaborated with a leading Indian EV firm to design 3D prototypes, reducing manufacturing time through digital visualization.
3D Artist (AR/VR/MR)
SCANTA INC.
Gurugram
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Developed low-poly assets and PBR workflows specifically optimized for mobile Augmented Reality applications.
- Designed the brand mascot and 3D assets for the Coca-Cola AR Campaign, which served as a primary marketing driver for the event.
- Integrated 3D elements into live-action footage using multi-pass compositing and clean-plating techniques.
CG Artist
SLEIPNIR STUDIOS
Delhi
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Crafted photo-realistic environments, lighting, and cloth simulations for the award-winning short film project ‘Modak’.
- Optimized high-poly scenes for rendering, ensuring project deadlines were met without sacrificing visual quality.
Education
Bachelors - Animation & VFX
Mahatma Gandhi University / Arena Animation
Skills
- Unreal Engine
- Augmented reality
- 3D modeling
- Team collaboration
- Unity 3D
- Autodesk Maya
- 3ds Max
- ZBrush
- Houdini
- Substance Painter
- Substance Designer
- Substance Alchemist
- PBR Workflows
- Photogrammetry
- Reality Capture
- Agisoft
- V-Ray
- Arnold
- XGen
- Photoshop
- After Effects
- Premiere Pro
- Illustrator
- Dimension
- HoloLens
- Magic Leap
- Oculus Rift
- HTC Vive
Education And Awards
- Bachelors in Animation & VFX, Mahatma Gandhi University / Arena Animation
Artstation
https://www.artstation.com/mohitmanoharan
Personal Information
Title: Sr. 3D Experience Artist | AR/VR/MR Specialist
Freelance Experience
3D Lead | Art Director, 01/01/16, Present, Sachin Saga VR, Led the 3D team in converting a mobile gaming environment to a VR platform, including stadium modeling and UI/UX enhancement., Aviation VR Training, Created a realistic VR cabin crew training simulation featuring detailed aircraft interiors and emergency equipment., Electric Vehicle Prototyping, Collaborated with a leading Indian EV firm to design 3D prototypes, reducing manufacturing time through digital visualization.
Core Competencies
AR/VR/MR implementation, Unity & Unreal Engine, XR Stage design., Hard surface & Organic modeling, PBR Texturing, Photogrammetry, Optimization., Team mentoring, Art Direction, Client stakeholder management, R&D.
Accomplishments
Winner | Epic Games Shorts India Program 2023
Short Film : The Wish
Selected as one of only 10 elite teams across India to participate in this high-intensity Unreal Engine 5 filmmaking challenge.
Completed advanced technical training and creative mentorship under industry legends, including S.S. Rajamouli, Kireet Khurana, and Suresh Eriyat.
Short Film : The Wish
Selected as one of only 10 elite teams across India to participate in this high-intensity Unreal Engine 5 filmmaking challenge.
Completed advanced technical training and creative mentorship under industry legends, including S.S. Rajamouli, Kireet Khurana, and Suresh Eriyat.
Timeline
Sr. Consultant | 3D Experience Artist
DELOITTE DIGITAL
09.2017 - Current
3D Artist (AR/VR/MR)
SCANTA INC.
11.2016 - 09.2017
CG Artist
SLEIPNIR STUDIOS
03.2016 - 10.2016
3D Lead | Art Director
01.2016 - Current
Bachelors - Animation & VFX
Mahatma Gandhi University / Arena Animation