SHAHANAWAZ KHAN
Raipur
Summary
Technical Artist with 10+ years of experience building optimized, immersive environments across VR, WebGL, mobile, and PC. Skilled in bridging art and engineering to deliver high-quality, scalable, interactive experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technical Artist
Mayaaverse Creations Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Defined and maintained performance and visual quality benchmarks across all XR and WebGL projects.
- Built scalable asset pipelines for mobile and PC VR environments.
- Implemented shader-based solutions using Shader Graph and HLSL for performance and stylization.
- Managed lighting and VFX systems to deliver optimized, real-time rendering.
- Collaborated closely with designers and developers to prototype and finalize interactive experiences.
- Oversaw project milestones and team coordination using Jira and Unity Collaborate.
Senior Technical Artist
Kompanions
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Led the technical and visual development of immersive VR education modules.
- Designed and optimized environments for the Oculus Quest and PC using URP.
- Developed dynamic camera systems and custom UI/UX features tailored to educational goals.
- Created performance-optimized assets and implemented memory-efficient lighting workflows.
- Supported cross-platform deployment from early prototype to launch.
Technical Artist & Level Designer
StudioTrinetra Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2019
- Designed and implemented VR levels using a modular workflow and level streaming.
- Optimized GPU and CPU performance for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
- Created real-time VFX and post-processing for key gameplay moments.
- Built and maintained custom shader tools for in-house stylization pipelines.
- Worked in close coordination with animators, designers, and programmers to ensure cohesive user experiences.
Game Designer
Klap Edutainment
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Conceptualized and developed Android/iOS games focused on early education and creativity.
- Designed engaging mechanics and reward systems tailored to young audiences.
- Delivered clean UI mockups and user flow diagrams for interactive storytelling.
- Balanced gameplay and monetization mechanics to maximize retention and LTV.
Education
PGDCA - Game Design
ICAT
01.2013
Bachelor - computer application
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University
01.2011
Skills
- Game engines: Unity (expert), Unreal (basic)
- Scripting: C#, Shader Graph, Shader HLSL, Visual Scripting
- Specializations: Technical art, XR/VR development, level design, asset optimization, lighting, VFX, UI/UX design
- Tools: Git, Blender, Maya, Jira, Substance Painter, and Miro
- Soft skills: leadership, problem solving, cross-disciplinary communication
Timeline
Lead Technical Artist
Mayaaverse Creations Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Senior Technical Artist
Kompanions
03.2019 - 11.2022
Technical Artist & Level Designer
StudioTrinetra Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2019
Game Designer
Klap Edutainment
03.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor - computer application
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University
PGDCA - Game Design
ICAT
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