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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Personal work on YouTube
gaming, photography, gym
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SATYAM SIDHESH

SATYAM SIDHESH

Lead Animator / VFX Artist
Noida

Summary

I am a Lead 2D Animator with 9+ years of experience in game animation, motion graphics, and visual effects. I currently work at Aristocrat, where I lead animation development for premium slot games, specializing in Spine 2D animation, Adobe After Effects VFX, performance optimization, and animation mock-ups (POCs). Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with game designers, developers, and technical artists to deliver polished, production-ready animations for multiple commercial game titles. I enjoy solving creative and technical challenges while creating engaging player experiences.

Overview

2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Animator

Aristocrat
01.2023 - Current

• Lead Animator (previously Senior Animator II)

Started as a Senior Animator II and am currently working as a Lead Animator, leading animation development for premium slot game titles.

  • Specialized in creating high-quality 2D game animations using Spine, and visual effects (VFX) using Adobe After Effects.
  • Optimized animation assets and visual effects to improve game performance across multiple devices, while maintaining high visual quality.
  • Developed proof of concepts (POCs) and animation mock-ups, facilitating stakeholder reviews and securing feature approvals before production.
  • Improved animations for previously released games, aligning with market trends and gameplay requirements to elevate visual engagement.
  • Enhanced animations for previously released games, based on market trends, gameplay requirements, and evolving visual themes.
  • Collaborated with game designers, developers, and technical artists (TAs) to ensure seamless implementation of production-ready animations.
  • Bao Zhu Zhao Fu (Red, Blue, Purple, Jade), Charming Cat, Fortune Harmony – Tiger & Dragon, Whisker Wheels: Karma Kat, Whisker Wheels: Kismet Spins.

2d Game animator and vfx artist

Netish Technologies
2022 - 2023
  • Created animations for 2D games and visual effects
  • Developed engaging animated content for various digital platforms, enhancing user experience and brand visibility.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute animation projects aligned with client objectives.
  • Mentored junior animators, providing guidance on techniques and tools to improve overall animation quality.

Sr. Animator & Motion Graphics Artist

QBS Learning Noida
10.2018 - Current
  • Sr. Animator & Motion Graphics Artist
  • TEAM LEAD in Animation Direction Team
  • Got Experience to lead the Team of (8-10) animators & worked as team lead for different projects.
  • Facilitated team learning sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Received client appreciation for delivering the project ahead of schedule.
  • Gained experience leading a team of 8-10 animators and worked as team lead on various projects.
  • Project:- Alef, Monty sounds & spellings, LAZ (E-learning) etc.
  • Created multiple POCs (proof of concept) to pitch new projects for the company. (Alef)

Animator & Motion Graphics Artist

Grasshopper Media Noida
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Animator & Motion Graphics Artist
  • Grabbed opportunity to be a 2D character animator while started as a Motion Graphics Artist.
  • Voice dubbing artist (done in Hindi)
  • Given my voice as a VO artist in various projects and also wrote contents for social media campaign.
  • Facilitated learning sessions to gather feedback on projects.
  • Grabbed opportunity to be a 2D character animator while starting as a Motion Graphics Artist.
  • Gave my voice as a VO artist in various projects and also wrote content for social media campaign.
  • Managed project from inception to completion without supervision.
  • Collaborated directly with clients to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.

Fashion Photography

Priya global
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Captured fashion images for various projects
  • Created detailed CAD designs for apparel
  • Worked at garment export firm
  • Project:- International Garment Fair (IIGF) Created cads for new designs tailored to diverse buyer needs
  • Engaged in learning and feedback sessions
  • Worked as DOP for International Garment Fair (IIGF)

3D Character animator

Animline animation
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • 3D Character animator
  • Compositing & VFX artist
  • Contributed to production of Motu Patlu episodes and Shiva series, along with various broadcast and media projects.
  • Collaborated with team members to provide and receive constructive feedback.
  • Secured first opportunity to work on a cartoon TV series.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animation & VFX

Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar, India
04.2001 -

12th - undefined

BSEB
01-2013

10th -

CBSE
01-2011

Skills

Spine 2D Animation

2D Game Animation

Visual Effects (After Effects)

Character Animation

Motion Graphics

Animation Optimization

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Proof of Concepts (POCs)

UI & Feature Animation

Interests

Photography, videography, storytelling, poetry, gaming, YouTube

Timeline

Lead Animator

Aristocrat
01.2023 - Current

Sr. Animator & Motion Graphics Artist

QBS Learning Noida
10.2018 - Current

Animator & Motion Graphics Artist

Grasshopper Media Noida
07.2017 - 09.2018

Fashion Photography

Priya global
01.2017 - 06.2017

3D Character animator

Animline animation
08.2016 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Animation & VFX

Lovely Professional University
04.2001 -

12th - undefined

BSEB

2d Game animator and vfx artist

Netish Technologies
2022 - 2023

10th -

CBSE

Personal work on YouTube

Chaar bottle doodh ka

gaming, photography, gym

Passionate about gaming, photography, and fitness. I enjoy exploring game design trends, improving my animation skills, and experimenting with new creative workflows. Photography has strengthened my eye for composition, lighting, and visual storytelling, which I apply to creating engaging game animations and visual effects.

SATYAM SIDHESHLead Animator / VFX Artist