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Work History
Education
Skills
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Interests
SOFTWARE
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Kartik Samdekar

Kartik Samdekar

Senior Lighting And Look Development Artist
Mumbai

Summary

3D lighting Artist with 8 years of experience in Animation and Movie making field. Passionate about developing characters/Backgrounds that bring stories to life. Proficient in MAYA software and focused on completing projects with accuracy and artistic skill.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Lighting

Kayhan TV
11.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Working on the movie AYYAPPAN.
  • Worked on projects like Barbarik, Fab5, and Murgan.
  • Leading a team of 12 employees for the upcoming Ayyappan movie.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Senior 3D lighting Artist

Reliance Jio Embibe
04.2023 - 11.2024
  • Leading a team for current project
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Projects worked on:
  • Little Woods [E Learning Animated Series]

3D lighting artist, Shot production

3 Square Pictures
02.2021 - 03.2022

Worked on E-Learning Project

  • Mentored junior artists in best practices for lighting design, fostering growth within the team.

3D Look Dev Artist

Maya Digital Studios
02.2018 - 06.2020
  • Used MAYA Software to create multiple realistic characters with full range of emotions and movement.
  • Created BACKGROUND worlds from scratch, including environment lighting, sound and motion.
  • Set and maintained high standards of quality for multiple animated and live projects
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked closely with pipeline team to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
  • Actively listened to client requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Handled day-to-day Activities ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Projects worked on:
  • MOTU PATLU (SERIES AND MOVIE)
  • SHIVA (SERIES AND MOVIE)
  • RUDRA (LOOK DEV)
  • CHACHA AND BHATIJA
  • GURU BHOLE
  • AJOOBA
  • GUDDU THE GREAT
  • INSPECTOR CHINGUM (LOOK DEV)
  • BYJUS (LOOK DEV)
  • VIR
  • PRODUCT BASE LIGHTING
  • 3D INTERIOR

3D Artist

Circle Creation Pvt Ltd
07.2016 - 02.2018
  • Created animation reels for clients using Maya, After Effects and Flash software.
  • Designed procedures for storyboard composition, action creation and storytelling protocols to complete number of projects
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
  • Worked as a team leader for the team of around 10 people, helped them to understand the work process, flow while maintaining the dead line
  • Also have been a part of business analyst team and got more then 15 clients for the company
  • Got Appreciation from multiple Clients and director of our company
  • Projects worked on:
  • MOTU PATLU & SHIVA PROMO'S (VIACOM 18)
  • HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM
  • PRODUCT BASED AND INTERIOR LIGHTING
  • NABARD BANK
  • BOLLYWOOD MOVIES AND TV SERIES PROMO'S (VIACOM 18)

Education

SSC -

Takhtmal English High School
Amravati, MH

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N.H.H.S.M Junior Collage
Amravati, MH

BSC - Collage of animation

COABARC
Amravati, MH

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Supervision
  • Decision Making
  • Product Design
  • Adaptability
  • Innovation

Interests

Music, Film making, Photography, Social Activities

SOFTWARE

  • Autodesk Maya [Arnold, Vary]
  • Unity
  • Blender (basic)
  • Unreal Engine (Basic)
  • After effects Nuke Photoshop Flash
  • Illustrator Substance painter
  • houdini (learning)

Timeline

Senior Lighting

Kayhan TV
11.2025 - Current

Senior 3D lighting Artist

Reliance Jio Embibe
04.2023 - 11.2024

3D lighting artist, Shot production

3 Square Pictures
02.2021 - 03.2022

3D Look Dev Artist

Maya Digital Studios
02.2018 - 06.2020

3D Artist

Circle Creation Pvt Ltd
07.2016 - 02.2018

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N.H.H.S.M Junior Collage

BSC - Collage of animation

COABARC

SSC -

Takhtmal English High School
Kartik SamdekarSenior Lighting And Look Development Artist