Kshiraj Telang

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 23+ years in the entertainment industry
  • Expertise in casual mobile games
  • Host of 'Doodles to Downloads' podcast
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Game Development expert with a focus on mobile gaming and art direction.

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Skills

Core Skills

Art DirectionLeadership

Other Skills

Game ArtOrganizational CultureTeam ManagementTraditional AnimationStoryboardingAnimationCharacter DesignsCharacter AnimationIllustrationVideo GamesGame Development

About

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.

Experience

Moon active

2 roles

Studio Art Director

Promoted

Jul 2025Present · 8 mos · Remote

LeadershipGame ArtArt DirectionOrganizational CultureTeam Management

Art Director

Apr 2021Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Remote

Rovio entertainment corporation

Studio Art Director

Apr 2019Mar 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland · On-site

King

3 roles

Principal Visual Development Artist

Promoted

Mar 2018Apr 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Barcelona Area, Spain · On-site

Senior Visual Development Artist

Jul 2017Feb 2018 · 7 mos · Barcelona Area, Spain · On-site

Senior Game Artist

Jun 2015Jun 2017 · 2 yrs · Barcelona Area, Spain · On-site

Pencillati studios

Co-Founder and Art Director

Sep 2013Apr 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Lakshya digital

Art Lead

Jan 2012Aug 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurgaon, India

Animation saints

Freelancer Game Artist

Jun 2010Dec 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos

Ingenuity gaming

Art Lead

Mar 2007May 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Noida Area, India

Solutions integrated marketing services

Animator

Feb 2007Feb 2007 · 0 mo · New Delhi Area, India

Arena multimedia

Instructor for 2D Animation

Mar 2006Jan 2007 · 10 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Animaster college of animation & design

Instructor for 2D Animation

May 2005Feb 2006 · 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Creative skulls

Lead Animator

Sep 2003Apr 2005 · 1 yr 7 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Rare cartoons pvt. ltd. (rare toons)

Animator and Cartoonist

Apr 2003Aug 2003 · 4 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Xact ad 'n' art studio

Cartoonist & Comic Book Illustrator

Jul 2002Nov 2002 · 4 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Education

Annamalai University

B.Sc. in Visual Communication

Jan 2007Jan 2010

CEDTI (M)

Advanced Course on Graphics and Multimedia

Jan 2002Jan 2003

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Higher Secondary

Jan 2001Jan 2002

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