Kshiraj Telang — Co-Founder
I'm Kshiraj Telang, an Artist and Art Director with 23+ years in the entertainment industry (including 14+ years in mobile games). I've collaborated with exceptional clients and companies across games and entertainment, specializing in visual development, art direction, and creative problem-solving. My expertise centers on casual mobile games that reach broad audiences and have become successful market leaders. I continuously monitor industry trends and best practices to create games that satisfy product goals, meet marketing needs, and visually resonate with players. As a team leader, I prioritize building and inspiring strong teams. I establish compelling art visions and foster environments where artists thrive, produce their best work, and enjoy the creative process. I collaborate with studio leadership to articulate our art mission to stakeholders and help shape studio strategy. Working with diverse teams across various cultural and demographic settings has given me valuable perspective. This experience enables me to adapt effectively to different individuals and work cultures. During my free time, I give back to the community by organizing art events and social media challenges. I share industry insights through blogs and articles, and mentor fellow artists whenever possible. I'm also the host of 'Doodles to Downloads,' a game art podcast where I discuss best practices and interview industry guests.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Game Development expert with a focus on mobile gaming and art direction.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 20 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Art Direction
- Leadership
Career Highlights
- 23+ years in the entertainment industry
- Expertise in casual mobile games
- Host of 'Doodles to Downloads' podcast
Work Experience
Moon Active
Studio Art Director (8 mos)
Art Director (4 yrs 3 mos)
Rovio Entertainment Corporation
Studio Art Director (1 yr 11 mos)
King
Principal Visual Development Artist (1 yr 1 mo)
Senior Visual Development Artist (7 mos)
Senior Game Artist (2 yrs)
Pencillati Studios
Co-Founder and Art Director (1 yr 7 mos)
Lakshya Digital
Art Lead (1 yr 7 mos)
Animation Saints
Freelancer Game Artist (1 yr 6 mos)
Ingenuity Gaming
Art Lead (3 yrs 2 mos)
Solutions Integrated Marketing Services
Animator (0 mo)
Arena Multimedia
Instructor for 2D Animation (10 mos)
Animaster College of Animation & Design
Instructor for 2D Animation (9 mos)
Creative Skulls
Lead Animator (1 yr 7 mos)
Rare Cartoons Pvt. Ltd. (Rare Toons)
Animator and Cartoonist (4 mos)
XACT Ad 'n' Art Studio
Cartoonist & Comic Book Illustrator (4 mos)
Education
B.Sc. in Visual Communication at Annamalai University
Advanced Course on Graphics and Multimedia at CEDTI (M)
Higher Secondary at Kendriya Vidyalaya