Utkarsh Panwar
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Experienced and adaptable VFX Artist with over 6 years in the industry, including 2 years at Xentrix Studios. Specializing in FX and Compositing for a variety of content, including television and streaming projects. Contributed to shows such as The Simpsons, Masha and the Bear, and Big Nate. Skilled in Houdini, Nuke, and Maya, with a strong balance of technical expertise and creative problem-solving.
Creative professional transitioning from fast-paced, collaborative environment, seeking new opportunities to leverage visual storytelling skills. Developed expertise in using industry-standard design software and delivering high-quality, engaging visual content.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
FX TD
DNEG
09.2025 - Current
- Creating high-quality FX simulations for feature films/streaming shows using Houdini
- Collaborating with lighting and compositing teams to ensure seamless integration of effects
- Optimising Houdini setups and tools to improve efficiency across multiple shots
- Delivering photorealistic FX such as destruction, fire, smoke, and fluid simulations under tight deadlines
FX Artist
XENTRIX STUDIOS - BENGALURU
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Worked as an FX Artist on multiple high-profile projects, including Big Nate, Masha and the Bear, Max & the Midknights, and The Simpsons
- Created procedural FX using Houdini, and handled shot-based effects including smoke, fire, magic, and destruction
- Collaborated with compositing and lighting teams to ensure seamless integration of effects
- Maintained consistent quality and met tight production deadlines across episodic deliveries.
Freelance Motion Designer / Video Editor
STOCKDADDY - GURUGRAM
- Created motion graphics and edited videos for educational and promotional content
- Worked with tools like After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator to deliver fast-turnaround visuals
Freelance Graphic Designer
SUMITRA FISHERIES
- Creating and designing social media posts
FX/Compositing
24 FPS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for FX and Compositing
- Worked using Houdini, Nuke and Maya
Education
ADVFX+ -
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
01.2023
Bachelor's of Arts - undefined
Delhi University
01.2023
undefined
The Frank Anthony Public School
Skills
- Side FX Houdini
- Nuke
- Maya
- 3ds Max
- Black Magic Fusion
- Fume Fx
- Realflow
- Mantra/Karma
- Redshift
- Arnold
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator
- Procedural animation
- Cloth simulation
- Hair and fur simulation
- Fluid dynamics
- Arnold renderer
- Substance designer mastery
- Unreal engine experience
Timeline
FX TD
DNEG
09.2025 - Current
FX Artist
XENTRIX STUDIOS - BENGALURU
10.2023 - 07.2025
FX/Compositing
24 FPS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
01.2022 - 01.2023
Freelance Motion Designer / Video Editor
STOCKDADDY - GURUGRAM
Freelance Graphic Designer
SUMITRA FISHERIES
Bachelor's of Arts - undefined
Delhi University
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The Frank Anthony Public School
ADVFX+ -
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
Awards
Employee of the Year - Xentrix Studios (Certificate Of Eminence), Gold - 24 FPS International Animation Awards
Section name
https://utkarshpanwar.netlify.app/