Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects
Sudheer J
Creative Lead (Video & Motion) | Visual Storyteller @ PocketFM, Ex-Apple, Annalect.
Bengaluru,KA
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Summary
With 10+ years of experience across Apple, Annalect, and PocketFM, I specialize in bridging the gap between "creative vision" and "technical execution." Currently, I lead post-production strategies for high-growth formats, combining traditional motion design with Generative AI (ComfyUI) workflows to deliver speed without sacrificing quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Creative Lead - Promo & Motion (Contract)
PocketFM
Bengaluru, Karnataka
02.2025 - Current
- HIGH-IMPACT CREATIVE: Produced and strategized video creatives for Instagram Reels & YouTube Shorts that consistently outperformed benchmarks, driving a 35% increase in hook retention.
- DATA-DRIVEN ITERATION: Partnered with the Growth Team to analyze performance metrics, implementing design changes that boosted Click-Through Rates (CTR) by ~20%.
- PIPELINE EFFICIENCY: Streamlined the post-production workflow for high-volume deliverables, reducing turnaround time by 40% while maintaining premium visual quality.
- Visual Strategy: Developed motion graphic templates and visual hooks that defined the brand’s "mobile-first" aesthetic, directly contributing to scaling user acquisition in competitive markets.
Lead Video Producer
Annalect
Bengaluru, Karnataka
10.2023 - 07.2024
- GLOBAL DELIVERY: Managed end-to-end production for large-scale digital campaigns for Fortune 50 clients, ensuring 100% brand compliance.
- TEAM LEADERSHIP: Mentored a team of editors and motion designers, establishing quality control protocols that reduced revision cycles by 30%.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Acted as the primary bridge between internal creative teams and global agency stakeholders, translating complex briefs into actionable visual assets.
Senior Video Specialist
Prodapt
Bengaluru, Chennai, Karnataka
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Corporate Storytelling: Conceptualized and executed high-value assets including client success stories, executive comms, and promotional campaigns.
- Brand Guardianship: Standardized video brand guidelines across the organization, ensuring a unified visual identity for all external-facing content.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborated directly with senior leadership and marketing heads to translate business objectives into creative video concepts, delivering projects with a zero-delay track record.
Video Producer
Apple
Bengaluru, Karnataka
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Built and scaled the post-production infrastructure for a regional YouTube channel from the ground up.
- Scale: Delivered over 46 high-quality videos in 6 months, establishing a high-velocity production pipeline.
- Localization Strategy: Led the adaptation of global English content into multiple Indian regional languages, ensuring cultural relevance and high engagement.
- Team Building: Hired, trained, and managed a team of editors and creators to meet aggressive publishing schedules without compromising Apple’s strict quality standards.
Video Producer
Mu Sigma Inc
Bengaluru
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Visualized and developed videos for social media, web, and mobile platforms in collaboration with Marketing Managers and Delivery teams.
- Researched video creatives of competitors for marketing campaigns on various platforms.
- Edited graphics using Photoshop and Illustrator to enhance video content.
- Planned, produced, and generated video creatives, including storyboards and mood boards.
- Ensured adherence to versioning control and naming conventions for multiple unique assets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics,
Wiztoonz Academy of Media And Design
Bengaluru, India 04.2011 - 01.2014
Skills
Certification
Wiztoonz | Academy Of Media And Design, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
Work Availability
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Software
Photoshop, Illustrator
Davinci Resolve
Cinema4D
ComfyUI
Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Film-Making
Storytelling
Creative Direction
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Accomplishments
Built High-Velocity Pipeline: Established the post-production infrastructure for a regional YouTube channel from scratch, delivering 46+ localized assets in 6 months while managing a cross-functional team.
Timeline
Creative Lead - Promo & Motion (Contract)
PocketFM
02.2025 - Current
Lead Video Producer
Annalect
10.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Video Specialist
Prodapt
10.2022 - 10.2023
Video Producer
Apple
05.2021 - 06.2022
Video Producer
Mu Sigma Inc
05.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics,
Wiztoonz Academy of Media And Design
04.2011 - 01.2014