Autodesk Maya, Motion Builder, 3DS Max, Unreal Engine,Unity
Vijay Naik
Senior Animator
Bangalore
Summary
• Successful character Animator bringing [7+] years' experience. Positive and collaborative with a solid record of Game play/ Cinematic Animation for AAA Games.
• Solid knowledge of Facial Animation, Body Mechanics, FPS Animation, Combat Animation and Third person animation Shooter.
• Have keen imagination and visualizations skills which apply that in quick illustrations to express ideas and evolve it through strong creative thought process.
• Work well under pressure and stick to strict deadlines without compromising on the production quality.
• playing Games and stream them.
- attention to detail because the movements of characters are key elements in the gaming experience of a player.
• Knowledge of the human anatomy, physiological reactions, body language, and proportions in character concepts to
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Animation Lead
HitWicket
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked as in-game animator and Cinematic
animator on (Hitwicket Game) - Developed and designed Cricket game locomotion for in-game animations
- Making sure all cinematic and in-game animation
Implemented in Unity Game Engine - Regularly worked with game designers and game
programmers to implement characters and
environment objects - Animations and
personality matched desired Game play
Animation - Built upon existing character animation to develop
over new Gameplay Animation - Collaborated in cross-functional teams with game
designers and programmers - Set and maintained high standards of Character
Combined technical and artistic abilities to
accomplish challenging animation objectives - Actively listened to Lead handled concerns quickly
and escalated major issues to supervisor - Developed character animations according to
character design and movements.
Principal Animator
Lila Games
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Hand-Keyed and Mocap techniques to create and edit 3rd person animations that invoke emotions.
- Develop and maintain multiple character Animation for 3rd person Shooter game.
- Work with tech art and engineering team to establish animation pipeline and implement animations in engine.
- Review character creation pipeline, to improve and dictate what is needed to get best performance for different platforms.
- Drive external art partners to ensure that quality and technical requirements are being met.
- Collaborate with art and design teams to create style of animations for key gameplay systems.
- Collaborate with Character Art team to ensure all assets are suitable for rigging and animation.
- Drive collaboration between engineers, character artists and tech artists to solve problems and ensure alignment.
Senior/Principal Animator
SuperGaming
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked as FPS animator/Senior animator on https://www.indusgame.com/ game, responsible for developing all FPS animation on Weapons.
- Responsible for creating all INGAME animations for in-game behavior, Handgun , Shotgun , SMG, And AR
- Collaborate with respect to Art, Engineering and Design
- Help define animation style and produce pre-visualizations
- Understand game-required techniques such as blending, tagging, state machine transitions, animation blending trees, compression, etc.
- Assist in troubleshooting animation and technical issues
- Clearly communicate updates and concerns in timely manner to Production team to ensure project goals are met and delivered to Highest level
- Skills: FPS · combat animation · Character Animation
Senior Character Animator
JetSynthesys Pvt. Ltd
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Key Frame Game Play Animation and cleaning of Motion Capture Data
- Regularly worked with game designers and game programmers to implement characters and environment objects whose animations and personality matched desired Gameplay Animation.
- Built upon existing character animation to develop
over new Gameplay Animation. - Collaborated in cross-functional teams with game designers and programmers.
- Key Frame Game Play Animation and cleaning of Motion Capture Data.
- Built upon existing character animation to develop over new Gameplay Animation.
- Collaborated in cross-functional teams with game designers and programmers.
- Skills: Autodesk Maya · Character Animation · Facial Animation, FPS
Senior Character Animator
IKA India Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Key Frame Game Play Animation and cleaning of Motion Capture Data
- Worked closely with design team to create immersive cinematic experiences for VR
- Crafted compelling character performances, utilizing both keyframe and motion capture techniques
- Integration of Animation and Blueprint implementation into Unreal Engine for Game play Mechanics
- Reviewing and sign-off of Animator's work
- Mentoring and support of Animation team
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives
- Set and maintained high standards of quality for projects
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Developed character animations according to character design and movements
- Be patient and able to concentrate for long periods
- As experienced Gamer myself, gaming is as much part of My artistic palette as animation
- Generate ideas and bring them to fruition
- Understand and convey accurate information for creating requested animation
- Self-motivation, good communication skills, and great team-player attitude
- Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, 3DS Max, Unreal Engine
- Collaborated in cross-functional teams with game designers and programmers.
Character Animator
Technicolor India Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked as Lead Animator on Red Dead Redemption 2 (ROCKSTAR PROJECT)
- Worked as In-game Animator VR Project (Code Name - Tecla)
- Worked as Cinematic Animator on Star link: Battle for
- Atlas (DLC) (UBI SOFT PROJECT)
- Worked as Senior FPS Animator on Untitled AAA FPS
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives
- Set and maintained high standards of quality for over 4 projects
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem- solving activities to support teamwork
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Developed character animations according to character design and movements.
Cinematic / Gameplay Animator
Reliance Games
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Worked as in-game animator and Cinematic animator on (WWE Mobile GAME)
- Developed and designed combat animations, characters animations,
- Making sure all cinematic and in-game animation Implemented in Unity Game Engine
- Regularly worked with game designers and game programmers to implement characters and environment objects whose animations and personality matched desired Gameplay
- Animation
- Built upon existing character animation to develop over new Gameplay Animation
- Collaborated in cross-functional teams with game designers and programmers
- Set and maintained high standards of Character
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives
- Actively listened to Lead handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Developed character animations according to character design and movements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Advanced Character Animation Studies
Animationmentor.com
California 03.2010 - 07.2012
Associate of Arts - 3D Animation And Visual Effects
FrameBoxx Animation / Visual Effects - Bangalore
Bangalore 10.2008 - 07.2009
Higher Secondary Certificate - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination
S.J.V.P. College
Harihar 01.2005 - 05.2006
Skills
Excellent working knowledge of Autodesk Maya, Motion Builder, 3Ds Max, Unreal Engine and Unity
Quick learner with excellent problem-solving skills
Work well under pressure and stick to strict deadlines without compromising on the production quality
Ability to adapt to change, flexibility, open-mindedness
Possess keen eye for detail
As a experienced Gamer myself, gaming is as much a part of my artistic palette as the animation
Generate ideas and bring them to fruition
Familiarity with next gen games and 3D software
Accomplishments
•Received spot award from Technicolor Gaming Department for my performance in the Character Animation for Games 2018 - 2019.
Software
Timeline
Animation Lead
HitWicket
01.2023 - 12.2023
Principal Animator
Lila Games
08.2022 - 12.2022
Senior/Principal Animator
SuperGaming
12.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Character Animator
JetSynthesys Pvt. Ltd
06.2021 - 11.2021
Senior Character Animator
IKA India Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 11.2021
Character Animator
Technicolor India Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 08.2019
Cinematic / Gameplay Animator
Reliance Games
01.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Advanced Character Animation Studies
Animationmentor.com
03.2010 - 07.2012
Associate of Arts - 3D Animation And Visual Effects
FrameBoxx Animation / Visual Effects - Bangalore
10.2008 - 07.2009
Higher Secondary Certificate - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination
S.J.V.P. College
01.2005 - 05.2006