Nithin Chandran B
Bangalore
Summary
Highly creative Lead Artist with substantial experience in the field. Possess broad knowledge of various artistic mediums, including digital and traditional art forms. Strengths include strong leadership abilities, quick problem-solving skills, and keen eye for aesthetic detail. Notable impact includes successful collaboration on numerous projects enhancing visual presentation and improving overall design quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Animator
Indkal Technologies Private Limited
Bangalore
04.2025 - Current
- Directed animation team to produce high-quality visual effects for product animations.
- Collaborated with designers to create storyboards and character animations.
- Mentored junior animators on software techniques and industry best practices.
- Reviewed project progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance team performance.
- Implemented animation workflows that improved efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted training sessions on industry-standard animation tools and software.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Researched emerging animation trends to integrate innovative techniques into projects.
Lead Artist
Technicolor India
Bangalore
12.2020 - 02.2025
- Contributed to the creation of memorable animated sequences through strong storytelling skills and attention to detail.
- Worked closely with technical artists to troubleshoot and resolve rigging issues in a timely manner.
- Regularly participated in peer reviews, offering constructive feedback on other animators' work and implementing suggestions to improve own animations.
- Collaborated with storyboard artists to ensure smooth transitions between scenes during the animation process.
- Conducted research on real-life animal movements or human gestures for accurate portrayal in animated characters.
- Developed custom tools to automate repetitive tasks, increasing overall productivity within the team.
- Established effective communication channels within the team, promoting a collaborative environment that fostered creativity and innovation.
- Mentored junior animators, providing guidance on best practices and industry techniques.
- Achieved seamless character movement by incorporating motion capture data into keyframe animations.
- Optimized character rigs for efficient use across multiple platforms and devices.
- Designed expressive facial animations, bringing characters to life with emotive performances.
- Streamlined animation workflow, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced production time.
Character Animator
Xentrix Studios
Bangalore
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Contributed to the development of project pitches and proposals, showcasing the potential of character animation in various media productions.
- Successfully met client expectations by delivering visually engaging animations that communicated their brand message effectively.
- Enhanced narrative impact through emotional expression and nuanced movement within character performances.
- Achieved compelling performances by applying principles of acting and body mechanics to character animations.
Character Animator
Technicolor
Bangalore
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Enhanced narrative impact through emotional expression and nuanced movement within character performances.
- Achieved compelling performances by applying principles of acting and body mechanics to character animations.
- Assisted in establishing animation style guidelines, ensuring consistency across all project assets.
3D Animator
Adeyes Animation
Trivandrum
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Improved project workflows by researching and implementing new tools and techniques for 3D animation production.
- Delivered high-quality animations within tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
3D Character Animator
DQ ENTERTAINMENT Ltd
Hyderabad
01.2008 - 05.2014
- Streamlined animation workflows for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.
- Refined existing character assets for improved visual appeal through texture updates and shading adjustments.
Education
Diploma - Animation
Anim Academy
TrivandrumGraduation - Bsc Math's
University of Kerala
High secondary school -
Board of Higher Secondary Education
Trivandrum, KeralaIntermediate School -
Govt. Model High School
Trivandrum, KeralaSkills
- Comprehensive problem-solving abilities
- Ability to deal with people diplomatically
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Deadline management
- Time management and organizational skills
- Team Management
- Feedback receptiveness
- Strong visual communication
- Body mechanics
- Proven ability to motivate and inspire team members
- Character design mastery
Multimedia Software
- Autodesk Maya
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premier
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/15/86
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English, Professional Working
- Hindi, Professional Working
- Malayalam, Native or Bilingual
- Tamil, Professional Working
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge.
Projects Worked
- Junglebook
- Casper
- Little Nickolas
- Peter Pan
- Mickey Mouse Club House
- The Hive
- Shabiyath
- Miles Away Pilot
- Octosquad Pilot
- Mia
- Lady Bug
- Laffo
- Wise Idol
- The Old Door
- Spirit
- Rugrats
- Startek
- Butter Bean
- Sponge Bob
- Noddy
- Transformers
Activities
Nominated for best 3D animator from DQ Entertainment for the year 2009-2010.
Timeline
Lead Animator
Indkal Technologies Private Limited
04.2025 - Current
Lead Artist
Technicolor India
12.2020 - 02.2025
Character Animator
Xentrix Studios
12.2017 - 12.2020
Character Animator
Technicolor
04.2016 - 12.2017
3D Animator
Adeyes Animation
01.2015 - 12.2016
3D Character Animator
DQ ENTERTAINMENT Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2014
Diploma - Animation
Anim Academy
Graduation - Bsc Math's
University of Kerala
High secondary school -
Board of Higher Secondary Education
Intermediate School -
Govt. Model High School
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