Niharika Jain-3D Animator

niharikajain821@gmail.com https://niharikajain.myportfolio.com 412-583-2833

San Francisco Bay Area
EDUCATION
Master of Entertainment Technology Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University- Entertainment Technology Centre (ETC) Aug 2017- May 2019
Relevant Courses: Digital Art Studio (Sculpting and Animation), Animation Production Pipeline

Bachelor of Computer Science Engineering New Delhi, India

SRM University Aug 2010- June 2014
Relevant Courses: Data Structures and Algorithms (C++), Computer Networks, Computer Graphics
SKILLS
• Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate CC, Zbrush, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Solid Works
• Python, C++, Core Java, JavaScript, COBOL, HTML/CSS, Unreal, Unity, Golaem

EXPERIENCE
Pineapple Studios- 3D Character Animator (Contractor) September 2019-Current
• Responsible for animating different characters for mobile game app.
• Responsible for animating costumes and Props.
BIG eMotion Tech- 3D Artist (Contractor)
• Model, texture, rig and animate 3D assets for 3 different clients working on research papers to test July 2019- August 2019
and validate different tools and software.
• Create 3D environment layouts for pre-visualization to help in experience design
Tata Consultancy Services – UI/UX Designer Sept 2014-August 2017
• Created user interface for CVS pharmacists and implemented revisions to the interface as part of multiple projects using
Core Java.
• Responsible for implementing functionalities like barcode scanning and maintaining the database using SQL.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Sirena - 3D Animator/ Camera Layout Artist, ETC Spring 2019
Working in a five-person team to create a 3D animated short film ‘Sirena’ using the 3D animation production pipeline.
• Animated the main character Sirena for all the 19 shots.
• Set up the camera layout for all the shots and assisted in planning and creating the animatics.
• Assisted in setting up the layout and creating storyboards for different shots.
The Little Pharaoh - 3D Character Artist (Animation Production Pipeline Course), ETC Spring 2019
As part of coursework, developed an animated short film ‘The Little Pharaoh’
• Modeled, sculpted and textured the character using Zbrush and Maya from concept art.
• Created the complete biped rig and animated the character in Maya. Responsible for camera layout and animations.
Miracle Workshop - Animator/3D Character Artist (Give Kids the World, Florida), ETC Spring 2018 –Fall 2018
Revitalized an existing mechanical puppet Tom Foolery into a robust animatronic figure for performing different shows for families
visiting the park.
• Assisted the producer in assigning tasks and coordinated playtesting with different groups.
• Rigged the 3D model as per the mechanical design using IK controls and Python scripting.
• Created the animations for the animatronic in Maya for different show content like Storytime, Dance party etc.
Building Virtual Worlds - 3D Artist, ETC Fall 2017
Worked in different teams on 2-week sprints to create 6 different experiences using AR and VR platforms.
• Learned about the character development pipeline. Modeled, rigged, and animated characters for different worlds.
• Developed environment assets based on concept art that would help enhance the story.