ABOUT ME A seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in the gaming and animation industry, demonstrating a rich and diverse career. Possessing a comprehensive skill set honed through years of hands-on work, contributing to various facets of game development and animation production. Expertise in areas such as graphics development, animation creation, and project management. the extensive experience in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
In addition to technical prowess, I bring valuable leadership qualities to the table. knowledge of industry best practices with an understanding of market trends. Given the rapidly evolving nature of gaming and animation sectors, I have a track record of continuous learning and adaptation, staying abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies. WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Manager (Supervisor) Slot Games Nov 2016 – Dec 2023 SciPlay (Light & Wonder India Pvt. Ltd) | Bangalore, India
Orchestrated the successful porting of 150+ land-based slot games to mobile platforms, including Android, iOS, and WebGL.
Spearheaded career development plans for artists and conducted comprehensive performance reviews within the team.
Formulated and executed visionary action plans for the art department, emphasizing training and development to ensure sustained success.
Collaborated with cross-functional leads and product managers to establish streamlined workflows for optimal efficiency in the art department.
Played a pivotal role in sprint planning, collaborating with artists, and conducting in-depth research on emerging techniques to recommend enhancements to game art.
Identified both short-term and long-term training needs and skills gaps through a collaborative partnership with the Learning and Development department.
Demonstrated adeptness in managing large art teams, contributing collaboratively to team goals, and enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Regularly reviewed art processes, implementing improvements and modifications as necessary to elevate overall efficiency and quality.
Consultant Game Animator Dec 2015 - Nov 2016 Dhruva Interactive Pvt. Ltd | Bangalore, India (Currently known as Rock Star Games)
Achieved seamless character animations in diverse social games, consistently meeting and exceeding project requirements with precision and creativity.
Played a pivotal role in project planning and timelines, demonstrating expertise in integrating valuable feedback to enhance overall project success.
Consistently met and surpassed project deadlines, ensuring timely and successful delivery ahead of schedule.
Senior Flash Designer/Animator Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 ZVKY Design | Bangalore, India
Produced captivating social game assets and animations for a multitude of Zynga game titles, including renowned hits like Farmville, CSI, Cooking Tale, and more, contributing to the success of diverse and popular social games.
Accomplished all assigned tasks punctually while upholding high standards of quality, ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional work.
Successfully navigated project complexity and challenges despite frequent switches between tasks, showcasing adeptness in handling hurdles seamlessly across various assignments.
Flash Designer Oct 2012 - Dec 2014 Dhruva Interactive Pvt. Ltd | Bangalore, India (Currently known as Rock Star Games)
Executed character animations seamlessly in diverse social games, meeting all project requirements with precision and creativity.
Participated in strategic planning discussions, contributing to the enhancement of efficiency and expeditious execution of tasks to meet objectives promptly.
Contributed to the creation of social game assets for a range of titles including Zynga's Treasure Isle, Farmville, YoVille, Fish Ville, Hidden Chronicles, Hidden Shadows, showcasing versatility in game asset design across popular gaming platforms.
Senior Flash Animator Oct 2010 - Oct 2012 Phoebus media| Pune, India
Effectively contributed to team management by assigning tasks to junior team members based on their individual strengths and efficiencies, optimizing the overall workflow.
Successfully contributed to the creation of an engaging 2D/Flash Animated Ad film titled "BOLLGUARD," focusing on agricultural themes.
Worked on a captivating 2D/Flash animation series for children, titled "Adventure of King Vikram," which was broadcast on Disney XD channel.
Contributed to the production of the "Kumbha Karan" animation series for kids, successfully bringing it to audiences through telecast on the Disney XD channel.
Senior Flash Animator Aug 2009 - Sept 2010 Corner Shop Animation| Pune, India
Kumbha Karan animation series for kids which was telecasted on Disney XD channel.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recognized with a 5 Years of Service Award at Scientific Games for demonstrating unwavering loyalty, significant contributions, and dedication over the years.
Acknowledged as an active contributor and valuable support to the team, earning the Team of the Month Award in 2020 at Scientific Games.
Honoured with the prestigious "SG Rock Star Award" for consistently going above and beyond regular responsibilities, providing distinguished service, and driving exceptional results for Scientific Games.
Streamlined workflows at SciPlay by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation, resulting in more effective and timely completion of game art execution.
Implemented improvements in Animation and Art delivery processes across departments at SciPlay, contributing to increased overall productivity.
Collaborated directly with senior leadership to develop and streamline existing processes, bringing efficiency to game deliveries within the organization.
Served as the 2D Technical Head at Toonskool Advance Animation Academy from 2006 to 2008. where I conducted training for over 30 students, providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge in the field of 2D animation.
At Animaster, from 2004 to 2006 In the capacity of a 2D Faculty, I played a pivotal role in imparting training in 2D animation to students. Beyond the classroom, I provided guidance for their final projects. My responsibilities extended to delivering training for various courses. These roles involved not only instilling technical proficiency but also nurturing creativity and project management skills among the students enrolled in the diverse animation programs.
ACP - Animaster Certified Program 2D Animation / Multimedia Animaster (Bangalore) 2004 - 2005 TECHNICAL SKILLS Adobe Photoshop | Aftereffects | Illustrator | Unity | Spine | Maya | Source Tree | Work day | MS office | JIRA | Confluence | 2D Animation | Motion Graphics | Perforce | Sketching SOFT SKILLS Team Leading | Team development | Leadership | Supervision | Adaptability | Problem Solving | Teamwork | People Management | Communication skill | Creative Direction | Agile PERSONAL INFORMATION Gender: Male DOB: 19-03-1985 Marital Status: Married Father's Name: Mr. Narendra Panjare Nationality: Indian DECLARATION I, Atul Panjare, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.