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Soumitra Jana

3D Animator
Kolkata

Summary

3D Animator with over 7 years of experience in character and creature animation for feature films and episodic series. Skilled in Autodesk Maya, performance-driven animation, body mechanics, lip-sync, timing, posing, and storytelling. Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Mid Animator

Digitoonz Media & Entertainment
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Worked on the Australian TV series “Tales from Outer Suburbia”, handling character animation.
  • The series has not yet been broadcast, though the early episode “Distant Rain” premiered publicly at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 8–14, 2025).
  • Promoted by Digitoonz as an “Official Annecy Selection 2025.”

Mid Character Animator

Mikros Animation
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Animated characters for the TV series The Croods: Family Tree.
  • Worked as a Layout Artist on DreamWorks Animation’s feature film Orion and the Dark, released on Netflix.
  • Awards & Recognition for Orion and the Dark:
  • Annie Award: Best Special Production (2025)
  • Annie Award: Best Writing – TV/Media (Charlie Kaufman)
  • Children’s & Family Emmy Awards (2025): Outstanding Animated Special + wins in background design, color, editing, music, sound

Senior Animator

Cloud House Studio
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Contributed to international projects like Arctic Dogs and Puffins, as well as domestic series including Mighty Little Bheem and Ekans: Snake Awake.
  • Specialized in both character and creature animation.

Mid Animator

Wackytoon Studio
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Animated characters for popular Indian TV series such as Chhota Bheem, Rudra, and other domestic productions.

Junior Animator

DQ Entertainment
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Worked on international series including The Jungle Book, Power Players, The Psammy Show, and Robin Hood.
  • For The Jungle Book, handled character & creature animation; for other shows, specialized in character animation.

Fresher / Character Animator

Hi-Tech Animation
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Started career working on domestic Indian TV series Shiva, Guru Bhole, and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
  • Built foundational skills in animation pipelines and teamwork.

Education

Higher Secondary -

Garbalia R.C Manna Institution
Howrah
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Animation Tools: Autodesk Maya Blender (Basic) Adobe Premiere Pro (Basic)
  • Core Skills: Character Animation Creature Animation Lip-Sync Body Mechanics Acting & Performance Cinematic Storytelling
  • Soft Skills: Team Collaboration Problem-Solving Adaptability

Training

Diploma in Animation, Arena Animation, Kolkata (2014–2016)

Timeline

Mid Animator

Digitoonz Media & Entertainment
10.2024 - 05.2025

Mid Character Animator

Mikros Animation
11.2021 - 06.2023

Senior Animator

Cloud House Studio
09.2020 - 10.2021

Mid Animator

Wackytoon Studio
06.2019 - 08.2020

Junior Animator

DQ Entertainment
06.2018 - 05.2019

Fresher / Character Animator

Hi-Tech Animation
12.2016 - 05.2018

Higher Secondary -

Garbalia R.C Manna Institution
04.2001 -

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