SANTOSH JADHAV
Pune
Summary
Experienced Game Artist with over 20 years in crafting high-quality 2D art for mobile and PC games. Specialises in stylised to realistic art, including characters, environments, and UI. Leads art teams to ensure visual consistency and delivers production-ready assets within deadlines. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements, adapting swiftly to varying styles and enhancing overall gameplay experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior 2D Game Artist
GAMEBERRYLABS
BANGALORE
01.2025 - Current
- Created high-quality game assets for live and new titles, enhancing player engagement and visual appeal.
- Produced diverse assets for mobile casual games and premium experiences, contributing to successful game launches and player satisfaction.
- Collaborated with product and design teams to align art assets with gameplay requirements, ensuring a cohesive player experience.
- Managed various art styles under tight deadlines in a fast-paced studio environment.
Advanced Game Artist
LIGHT & WONDER
PUNE
07.2023 - 09.2024
- 1.Led the visual direction for multiple game projects from concept to launch.
- Designed characters, environments, props, and UI assets to ensure cohesive visual style across projects.
- Streamlined production processes by implementing clean pipelines and establishing art standards for consistency.
- Mentored and guided junior and mid-level artists to enhance skill development and artistic quality.
- 4.Collaborated with game designers, developers, and producers.
- 5.Delivered optimized assets aligned with performance and resolution requirements.
Senior 2D Game Artist
ELECTRONIC ARTS/GLUMOBILE
HYDERABAD
04.2019 - 07.2023
- Created high-quality game assets that enhanced player experience for live and new titles.
- Produced diverse assets for mobile casual games and premium experiences, ensuring visual appeal and engagement.
- Managed various art styles across projects to ensure visual consistency. while meeting tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with product and design teams to align art with gameplay objectives.
Senior / Lead 2D Game Artist
UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT PVT. LTD.
PUNE
07.2015 - 04.2019
- Directed visual development for multiple game projects, ensuring cohesive style from concept to launch.
- 2.Designed characters, environments, props, UI assets, maintaining consistent style
- Streamlined production by establishing clean pipelines and art standards, optimising workflow efficiency.
- 4.Engaged in teamwork with game designers, developers, and producers to align project goals.
- 5.Delivered optimized assets aligned with performance and resolution requirements.
- Engaged in teamwork with game designers, developers, and producers to align project goals.
Senior Concept Artist
DHRUVA INTERACTIVE
BANGALORE
04.2013 - 06.2015
- 1.Created immersive backgrounds, engaging icons, unique characters, and detailed props for outsourcing projects, enhancing visual storytelling.
- 3.Collaborated with senior artists to develop creative projects, contributing to successful launch of multiple shipped titles.
- 3.Assisted senior artists in developing creative projects and contributed to shipped titles.
Education
DIPLOMA {A.T.D.} - ART TEACHER'S
Kalavishwa Mahavidyalaya
Sangli, Maharashtra01-1995
Skills
- 2D game art
- Character design
- Props and icons creation
- UI/UX design
- Concept art
- Adobe Photoshop expertise
- Illustrator proficiency
- Procreate skills
- Pipeline optimisation
- Visual style consistency
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Cross-team collaboration
- Art team development
Accomplishments
- Successfully shipped X+ games across mobile and PC platforms
- Recognized for art quality, consistency, and leadership
- Helped scale art teams and onboard new artists efficiently.
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.behance.net/santoshjadhav37
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/santosh-jadhav-9375b138
KEY PROJECTS / GAMES
1.CARE-BARE – Mobile / PC | Role: Senior/Lead Artist, 2.TRIALS FRONTIER – Mobile / PC | Role: Senior/Lead Artist, 3.DINER DASH ADVENTURES – Casual | Role: Senior 2D Artist, 4.HIDDEN CRONICLES,HIDDEN SHADOW – Mobile / PC Role: Senior Concept Artist, 5.LUDO STAR– Fantasy / Chess / Royal Theme Role: Senior 2D Artist
Timeline
Senior 2D Game Artist
GAMEBERRYLABS
01.2025 - Current
Advanced Game Artist
LIGHT & WONDER
07.2023 - 09.2024
Senior 2D Game Artist
ELECTRONIC ARTS/GLUMOBILE
04.2019 - 07.2023
Senior / Lead 2D Game Artist
UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT PVT. LTD.
07.2015 - 04.2019
Senior Concept Artist
DHRUVA INTERACTIVE
04.2013 - 06.2015
DIPLOMA {A.T.D.} - ART TEACHER'S
Kalavishwa Mahavidyalaya