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Vipul Narkar

Vipul Narkar

Bangalore

Summary

Over 17 years of experience in CG/VFX environments, specializing in texturing, look development, and asset integration. Currently serving as Surfacing Supervisor at Xentrix Studio, leading projects in set assembly and scattering techniques. Previous role as Environmental Artist at DNEG India involved extensive work with Houdini (Solaris) to enhance VFX pipeline efficiency. Proven ability to deliver high-quality assets that meet production standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Surfacing Supervisor

Xentrix Studio
Bangalore
07.2025 - Current
  • Supervised a team of over 15 artists in texture and look development processes.
  • Facilitated daily production discussions to enhance team collaboration and performance.
  • Provided hands-on guidance throughout surfacing projects to ensure quality outcomes.

Environment Generalist

Dneg Studio
09.2024 - 07.2025
  • Full-time environment specialist, leading small team of texture and lookdev artists in environment group, employing Houdini (Solaris) for shader development and lookdev for props and sets, dispersing vegetation and assembling set structures.

Texturing Team Lead

Xentrix Studios
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Led team of over 18 members in executing texturing tasks for Monster High 2022 series.
  • Managed and resolved creative challenges faced by team throughout production process.
  • Facilitated direct communication with clients to clarify creative requirements and technical constraints.
  • Ensured alignment of team's output with client's creative vision while adhering to quality standards.
  • Overcame technical challenges to maintain project quality and meet deadlines for NDU projects.
  • Successfully navigated both creative and technical aspects to enhance overall project outcomes.
  • Delivered high-quality work that met client expectations and adhered to established guidelines.
  • Coordinated efforts within the team to ensure efficient production workflow and effective problem-solving.

Associate Team Lead

88 Pictures
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Supported supervisor in team management, focusing on creative and technical issue resolution.
  • Engaged with client via online calls across 88 projects, enhancing collaborative efforts.
  • Worked alongside team to develop strategies addressing project-related challenges.

Foliage Lead, Senior Artist (Texturing and Shading)

Technicolor Animation Studio
11.2014 - 11.2021
  • Served as Senior Texturing Artist at Technicolor for DreamWorks Television projects including Spirit and Boss Baby.
  • Contributed to multiple high-profile projects like Fast & Furious Spy Racers and The Croods.

Foliage Lead, Texturing and Shading Artist

Assemblage
07.2014 - 11.2014
  • Worked in Assemblages as Senior Artist in Maya as well as MODO artist texture and foliage Norm of the North.

Foliage and Texturing/Shading Artist

Technicolor Animation Studio
05.2012 - 07.2014
  • Worked in Technicolor as Texturing and Foliage Artist.
  • Worked on Technicolor DVD Projects like Barbie in Pink Shoes, SuperBook season 2 trailer, and Deep home Production as Texturing.
  • Worked in Alvin Project As Senior Foliage Artist/Texture artist.

Background (BG) Artist

Crest Animation Studio
07.2007 - 02.2012
  • Modeling, Texturing, and Post Production of Props and Environment Setup for series Like Barnyard & MBC.
  • Worked on Feature film Alpha Omega as BG Artist, worked on all BG set for Grass, Moss, and Tree leaves on shave n haircut and Paint Effects (FOLIAGE).
  • Worked on Crest Animation Studios One more feature film production Ribbit as Texturing and Senior Artist for Creating Amazon Forest.

Education

High School Diploma -

A. P Collage
Mumbai

Skills

  • Texturing and look development
  • Substance Painter and Mari
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Set assembly and scattering
  • Houdini Solaris workflow
  • Multi-variant asset texturing
  • Team collaboration and leadership

Notable Projects

  • Ramayan (2026)
  • Monster High (2022)
  • Megamind
  • Croods
  • Fast & Furious Spy Racers
  • Spirit
  • Boss Baby: Back in Business

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Surfacing Supervisor

Xentrix Studio
07.2025 - Current

Environment Generalist

Dneg Studio
09.2024 - 07.2025

Texturing Team Lead

Xentrix Studios
04.2022 - 06.2024

Associate Team Lead

88 Pictures
11.2021 - 04.2022

Foliage Lead, Senior Artist (Texturing and Shading)

Technicolor Animation Studio
11.2014 - 11.2021

Foliage Lead, Texturing and Shading Artist

Assemblage
07.2014 - 11.2014

Foliage and Texturing/Shading Artist

Technicolor Animation Studio
05.2012 - 07.2014

Background (BG) Artist

Crest Animation Studio
07.2007 - 02.2012

High School Diploma -

A. P Collage

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