Soumya Choudhury

Creative direction and Production Oversight:

• Conceptualization and Design: Created original concepts, art direction, and designs for multimedia projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Digital Asset Production: Oversaw the production of digital assets, including videos, websites, and interactive experiences, maintaining quality standards throughout.
• Technical Guidance: Guided technical aspects of design projects, collaborating closely with web development and software engineering teams.

Team Management and Development:

• Team Leadership: Managed a diverse team of designers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, videographers, and other creatives, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Mentorship and Training: Mentored junior staff members on best practices in visual design principles, facilitating their professional growth and development.
• Performance Evaluation: Reviewed work from junior designers, providing feedback to ensure accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines.

Research and Innovation:

• Industry Trends: Researched emerging trends in design and technology to stay ahead of industry changes, incorporating innovative ideas into project strategies.
• Workflow Optimization: Evaluated new technologies and techniques to improve workflow efficiency, driving continuous improvement within the creative team.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Project Management:

• Internal Collaboration: Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define project objectives, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Agency Partnerships: Established relationships with agencies and freelancers to secure resources for projects, optimizing project outcomes within budget constraints.
• Budget Management: Developed budgets, negotiated contracts, and managed project finances to ensure projects were completed within financial constraints.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Performance Metrics: Monitored performance metrics of campaigns against established goals, leveraging insights to drive profitability and achieve financial targets.
• Creative Team Meetings: Led creative team meetings to share ideas, align on project objectives, and bring actionable plans to fruition, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Direct Reports Management: Managed direct reports' performance by establishing goals, providing regular feedback, and conducting performance evaluations.

Leadership and Strategy:

• Guided the India team to achieve Byju's EPICS' goals.
• Ensured alignment with the company's vision and mission.

Curriculum Development:

• Developed innovative curriculum materials.
• Enhanced student learning with experiential methodologies.

Team Building:

• Built and nurtured a talented team.
• Empowered members through mentorship.

Partnership and Collaboration:

• Fostered collaborations with educational institutions and stakeholders.
• Expanded reach and impact of EPICS initiatives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Emphasized ongoing evaluation and improvement.
• Implemented feedback mechanisms for responsiveness.

Overall Impact:

• Integral to revolutionizing educational experiences.
• Set a benchmark for excellence in educational initiatives.

Leadership and Strategy:

• Guiding the Team: Instrumental in guiding the India team towards achieving Byju's EPICS' goals.
• Alignment: Ensured alignment with the company's vision and mission.

Curriculum Development:

• Innovative Materials: Developed innovative curriculum materials to enrich student learning.
• Experiential Learning: Incorporated experiential methodologies to enhance learning experiences.

Team Building:

• Talent Nurturing: Built and nurtured a talented team, empowering members through mentorship.

Partnership and Collaboration:

• Fostering Collaborations: Fostered collaborations with educational institutions and stakeholders.
• Expanded Reach: Expanded the reach and impact of EPICS initiatives through partnerships.

Continuous Improvement:

• Ongoing Evaluation: Emphasized ongoing evaluation and improvement within the organization.
• Feedback Mechanisms: Implemented feedback mechanisms to ensure responsiveness to educational needs.

Overall Impact:

• Revolutionizing Education: Integral to revolutionizing educational experiences through EPICS.
• Benchmark for Excellence: Set a benchmark for excellence in educational initiatives within the region.

Comprehensive Training:

• Provided thorough training in various software programs, laying a strong foundation for students' animation skills.

Project-Based Learning:

• Oversaw the creation of diverse projects, fostering practical application of skills and hands-on experience.

Career Development:

• Actively guided students in securing employment opportunities through resume building, portfolio development, and interview preparation.

Creative Endeavors:

• Collaborated with students on creative short movie projects, enhancing technical skills, creativity, and teamwork.

Recognition and Awards:

• Achieved Best Animation Short Film award at the 7th Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival, showcasing talent and dedication.

Diverse Project Portfolio:

• Engaged in a broad spectrum of projects at Spectrum, encompassing both national and international scopes.

Continuous Learning Opportunities:

• Each project presented unique challenges, fostering continuous growth and skill refinement.

Personal and Professional Development:

• Experienced significant personal and professional development during my tenure, delving deeper into subject matters and honing my craft to mastery.

Rewarding Experience:

• Found my time at Spectrum incredibly rewarding, contributing to the studio's creative endeavors while expanding my own knowledge and expertise.

Dual Role:

• Fulfilling responsibilities as both a Concept and Visual Development Artist, as well as a 3D Generalist at Essener Multimedia.

Creative Visualization:

• Involved in creatively visualizing projects and executing them with precision in collaboration with the team.

Project Diversity:

• Worked on a diverse array of local and international projects, offering valuable learning opportunities.

Growth and Skill Refinement:

• Contributed significantly to personal growth and skill refinement through hands-on experience and project involvement.

Career Start:

• Initiated career as a graphic illustrator at Wandoz Web Services while undergoing 3D training.

Quick Adaptation:

• Despite being new to the field, quickly adapted to the role and contributed to company projects.

Visually Compelling Graphics:

• Produced visually compelling graphics that effectively conveyed ideas and concepts for various client projects.

Skill Refinement:

• Experience at Wandoz Web Services facilitated skill refinement and improvement through practical application.

Dedication to Creativity:

• Demonstrated dedication to creativity and continuous learning through active involvement in projects and skill enhancement.

Freelance Work:

• Engaged in freelance work across various creative domains including art, 3D, motion graphics, VFX for films and advertisements, print, and graphic design.

National and International Projects:

• Successfully executed projects of diverse scales and scopes, catering to both national and international clients.

Artistic Endeavors:

• Produced original artwork for clients, ranging from illustrations to digital paintings, meeting specific requirements and preferences.

3D Modeling and Animation:

• Created 3D models and animations for product visualization, architectural rendering, and character animation.

Motion Graphics:

• Developed dynamic motion graphics for promotional videos, presentations, and digital marketing campaigns, enhancing viewer engagement.

Visual Effects (VFX) for Films and Advertisements:

• Provided VFX services for films, TV shows, and advertisements, enhancing storytelling and visual appeal.

Print Design:

• Designed print materials such as posters, flyers, brochures, and banners, ensuring high-quality output for digital and physical formats.

Graphic Design:

• Created visually appealing graphics for branding, logo design, packaging, and marketing collateral, aligning with client branding guidelines.

Client Collaboration:

• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their vision and requirements, providing tailored creative solutions.

Project Management:

• Managed freelance projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Portfolio Development:

• Curated a comprehensive portfolio showcasing a diverse range of projects and creative capabilities, attracting new clients.

Continuous Learning:

• Stayed updated with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in the creative industry to deliver cutting-edge solutions.