Nand Kumar ROY
Mumbai
Summary
Over 18 years of experience in animation and VFX, contributing to feature films, episodic series, and commercials. Key credits include major productions such as Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, with a focus on character FX and technical animation. Currently serving as Creature Supervisor at DNEG, leading teams in character and creature workflows, ensuring high-quality simulation and performance delivery. Expertise in cloth, hair, fur, and skin simulation, along with developing scalable pipelines for production efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creature (CFX) Supervisor
DNEG
Mumbai, India
03.2025 - Current
- Developed robust creature and CFX templates to standardise workflows and improve creative consistency.
- Optimised simulation setups and shot workflows to enhance visual quality and production efficiency.
- Ensured high-quality output by reviewing work across all production stages, maintaining strong creative, and technical standards.
- Collaborated with animation, rigging, asset, and production teams for seamless integration of performance and simulation.
- Supervised a team of 18 artists, guiding shot execution to meet deadlines, and maintain quality.
- Led training and mentorship initiatives to strengthen team skills, and overall performance.
- Planned production activities with effective staffing, and resource allocation to meet show milestones.
CFX/Groom HOD
88 Pictures
Mumbai, India
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Rejoined 88 Pictures as Head of Department (HOD), leading the CFX team and driving department-wide technical and creative direction.
- Modernized the department by aligning workflows with cutting-edge technologies and industry standards.
- Explored and implemented a USD-based pipeline, developing tools to streamline and standardize data flow across the department.
- Established Houdini as the primary tool for grooming, simulation, and foliage workflows, improving flexibility and scalability.
- Introduced Unreal Engine workflows to support real-time simulation integration for cinematic projects.
- Transitioned out of the role due to uncertainty in show alignment and project continuity.
CFX/Tech-Anim Supervisor
MPC
Mumbai
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Led the development of advanced simulation setups for cloth, hair/fur, environment, and skin across multiple productions.
- Recipient of the Eureka Award (2022, Technicolor Creative Studios) for challenging conventional workflows and delivering high-impact, creative results.
- Focused on setting up new shows from initial development through production readiness, enabling a smooth handover to leads, and effective cross-site delivery.
- Provided technical direction and prepared sequence bids for complex creature and CFX work.
- Oversaw end-to-end show execution, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery across approximately all the shows on the floor.
- Supervised a team of over 60 artists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing production environment.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align creative vision with technical execution.
CFX/Groom Supervisor
88 Pictures
Mumbai
02.2018 - 04.2022
- Promoted from CFX Lead to CFX Supervisor after successfully delivering a test show and demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise.
- Built and established a CFX pipeline from scratch to efficiently support complex, large-scale productions.
- Took ownership of Groom, Simulation, and Procedural Environment (Foliage/Vegetation) departments, driving quality and consistency across workflows.
- Drove advancements in grooming, simulation, and foliage workflows through close collaboration with technology and cross-functional teams.
- Created high-quality hair, fur, and feather grooms using Maya Hair, XGen, Yeti, and Houdini.
- Developed groom setups integrated with rigging and CFX pipelines, working closely with rigging, modelling, lighting, and compositing teams.
- Supervised a team of 14+ artists, providing mentorship, training, and direction to ensure strong performance and growth.
CHF Lead
Anibrain
Pune
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Handle multiple shows with 2 junior leads and 15 artists.
- Responsible for grooming and simulation for VFX, animation shows.
CHF Artist
Prana Studio Limited
Mumbai
10.2009 - 08.2017
- Started as a CHF (Foliage) Artist and contributed across multiple departments, including Foliage, Grooming, and Lighting.
- Awarded twice in a special category for contributions to PJPMMP in Foliage and Lighting.
- Recognized as “Best Performer Artist” (2013) at Prana for excellence in asset creation and simulation work.
- Served as a core lead on Legends of Oz and PJPMMP, driving asset development and later contributing to lighting workflows.
- Actively involved in R&D and pipeline development, supporting cross-department improvements.
- Contributed to training programs for new hires and cross-functional team members.
Prop modelling Artist
Crest Animation Studio
Mumbai
01.2008 - 10.2009
- Joined as a fresher and had the chance to work in multiple departments such as modelling, texturing, shot finalising, and foliage.
- Worked on multiple TV series and a feature film, such as Alpha and Omega.
- Trained in fur grooming to work on shot production. Received an incentive for three episodes for good performance.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Painting
Rabindra bharati university
West Bengal2004
Higher Secondary -
Jharkhand Academic Council
01.2006
Skills
- CFX / Creature FX: Hair, fur, feathers, cloth, skin, and dynamic simulation (Houdini, Maya nHair/nCloth, Qualoth, XGen, Yeti)
- Foliage / Environment: SpeedTree, Houdini, XGen, MASH, Maya Paint Effects
- Lighting and LookDev: Maya, Katana, Houdini (Arnold, RenderMan, V-Ray)
- Pipeline and Tech: Workflow optimisation, USD pipelines, tool development, and scalable simulation systems
- Leadership: Team building, project management, resource planning, and cross-team collaboration
- Creative: visual storytelling, problem-solving, technical direction, mentoring
Certification
- Eureka Award (2022, Technicolor Creative Studios) for pioneering innovative CFX/creature workflows and consistently pushing beyond standard production approaches to achieve higher-quality results.
- Special category award twice for "PJPMMP" for department Foliage & Lighting.
- Best performer Artist award in the Year 2013 for Asset Creation and simulation
in PRANA.
Show credits
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
- Prehistoric Planet - Season 2
- Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
- Pinocchio (2022)
- Nope
- Hide and Seek Cinematic Trailer
- Bug Therapy (unreal show)
- SPIRIT UNTAMED
- FAST & FURIOUS: SPY RACERS | Season 5
- FAST & FURIOUS: SPY RACERS | Season 4
- Wizards: Tales of Arcadia Season 1
- Trollhunters: Rise Of The Titans | Guillermo del Toro
- 3Below: Tales of Arcadia Season 2
- Small Foot Commercials
- Show Dogs VFX movie 2017
- Genghis khan VFX movie 2017-2018
- Bombay velvet - VFX Movie (2016)
- Animal Kingdom: Let's go APE - Movie (2014 - 2015)
- Shenyang - Ride (2015)
- Skull-island-reign-of-Kong - Universal Orlando Ride (2014 - 2015)
- Postman pat - Movie (2013)
- The Pirate Fairy - DVD (2013)
- Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return - Movie (2011 - 2013)
- ZhuZhu Pets 'Meet ZhuFu' - DVD (2010)
- ZhuZhu Pets 'Quest of zhu' - DVD (2010 - 2011)
- Gladiators of Rome - Movie (2009 - 2010)
- Alpha and omega - Movie (2008 - 2009)
- Monster Buster Club - TV series (2008)
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandkumar-roy-26574597/
IMDB
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13612968/
Show-reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATfpcDpU_BI
Languages
English
Bengali
Hindi
Hobbies and interests
- Continuously improving my drawing and painting skills to strengthen artistic fundamentals
- Focused on health and fitness, setting personal goals to stay prepared for future challenges
- Exploring and learning new tools and software to stay update
Timeline
Creature (CFX) Supervisor
DNEG
03.2025 - Current
CFX/Groom HOD
88 Pictures
09.2023 - 03.2025
CFX/Tech-Anim Supervisor
MPC
05.2022 - 09.2023
CFX/Groom Supervisor
88 Pictures
02.2018 - 04.2022
CHF Lead
Anibrain
08.2017 - 02.2018
CHF Artist
Prana Studio Limited
10.2009 - 08.2017
Prop modelling Artist
Crest Animation Studio
01.2008 - 10.2009
Diploma of Higher Education - Painting
Rabindra bharati university
Higher Secondary -
Jharkhand Academic Council