Jul 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Led the technical art efforts for Rummy Circle, focusing on optimising features and assets to enhance user experience and ensure smooth performance in a 2D card game environment.
• Collaborated closely with designers, artists, and developers to deliver optimised and visually appealing features while maintaining performance across various devices.
• Optimised asset workflows by utilising texture atlases and reducing file sizes, leading to a 25% decrease in overall game size without compromising visual quality or gameplay fluidity.
• Ensured performance compatibility across low and high-end devices, working within the unique constraints of a 2D card game, while delivering consistent visual and functional quality.
• Mentored junior technical artists, providing guidance on best practices in asset optimisation and ensuring the team adhered to project timelines and quality standards.
• Worked alongside cross-functional teams to support the successful deployment of new features and updates, focusing on efficiency and the seamless integration of visual elements.

Jul 2019 – Jul 2022 · 3 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led and managed the production of educational games, overseeing the entire game development lifecycle from pre-production to final release, ensuring all projects were completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams, including artists, designers, engineers, and QA, to streamline production processes and maintain project momentum through regular sprints, scrums, and retrospectives.
• Ensured smooth execution of weekly content and feature releases, maintaining alignment with the company's strategic goals and end-user needs.
• Mitigated project risks and ensured that production remained on schedule by carefully managing project scope, timelines, and resources, resulting in the on-time delivery of several key game features.
• Developed milestone content and realistic production schedules, working closely with stakeholders to manage expectations and achieve project goals efficiently.
• Promoted team collaboration by fostering a transparent and communicative work environment, ensuring that all departments were aligned and working towards shared objectives.

Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led the visual design for the Disney Byjus Early Learn product, creating age-appropriate and engaging user interfaces that enhanced the learning experience for younger audiences.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including educational content developers, game designers, and engineers, to ensure a cohesive visual experience that aligned with both pedagogical goals and user engagement metrics.
• Designed and implemented user interfaces, focusing on intuitive navigation and accessibility for children, contributing to improved user retention and satisfaction.
• Coordinated with stakeholders to balance educational content with engaging visuals, ensuring the final product met the quality expectations of both Disney and Byjus.
• Conducted user testing and feedback sessions, refining UI/UX designs based on insights to ensure optimal user interaction and ease of use.
• Bridged the gap between art and development teams by ensuring seamless asset integration and optimisation for Disney Byjus Early Learn, focusing on delivering high-quality 2D assets while minimising performance impact.
• Optimised UI assets using texture atlases and power-of-two textures to reduce load times and memory usage, improving the overall responsiveness of the application.
• Developed and animated UI elements and visual effects within the Unity game engine, contributing to the visual richness and interactive appeal of the product.
• Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot and resolve asset-related issues, ensuring smooth implementation and functionality across all target devices.
• Worked as a generalist within the project, taking responsibility for the entire UI asset lifecycle from creation to integration and animation, ensuring consistency and quality throughout.

Sep 2012 – Jun 2018 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Developed and optimised art pipelines for a variety of casual games, including 3D racing, 8-ball pool, Sudoku, and puzzle games, focusing on delivering high-quality visuals within the 2-3MB file size constraint.
• Created low-poly 3D models and optimised assets for mobile platforms, utilising tools such as Autodesk Maya for light maps and texture baking, significantly improving performance for resource-constrained devices.
• Designed localised 3D face filters for Hike’s messenger camera, catering to local festivals and cultural preferences, and developed a streamlined pipeline for creating and integrating these filters efficiently.
• Led the introduction of new optimisation techniques for face filters by baking shader properties directly onto textures, ensuring high visual quality within the limited capabilities of the platform.
• Collaborated with developers to integrate art assets and animations into the game engine (Cocos 2D), ensuring smooth performance and minimal load times.
• Adapted and implemented new tools to enhance asset integration and optimise the production process, allowing for quicker turnaround times on feature development.

Mar 2009 – Sep 2012 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Designed and developed user interfaces for a variety of games and applications, ensuring intuitive user experiences and visually appealing designs.
• Created low-poly 3D models for Unity-based racing games, focusing on optimising asset performance while maintaining high visual quality.
• Collaborated with developers on asset integration, lighting, and optimisation within the Unity game engine, ensuring smooth gameplay performance across various platforms.
• Developed and animated UI elements within Unity, enhancing the visual appeal and interactivity of game interfaces.
• Reskinned web-based games to cater to different audiences, adapting visual styles and user experiences to meet diverse user preferences.
• Worked closely with developers to analyse and refine user experiences, aligning design choices with gameplay mechanics and audience needs.